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Elephant Parts

starring: Robert Ackerman, Roy Babich, Chicago Steve Barkley, Cindy DeVore, Oliver Dear

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0013131190199
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Label: Anchor Bay
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Anchor Bay
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 18, 2003
Running Time: 62 minutes
Studio: Anchor Bay
Theatrical Release Date: 1981

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Editorial Review:Michael Nesmith's groundbreaking Music & Comedy Classic - Winner of The Very First Grammy Award for Video! Join Michael Nesmith for this revolutionary video album of songs, skits and random strangeness that became a direct influence on everything from MTV to SNL. All New Michael Nesmith Commentary. Production Still Gallery
He will be forever remembered as a former Monkee (and son of the inventor of Liquid Paper), but Elephant Parts is a reminder that Michael Nesmith was also a pioneer in music and long-form videos. Produced in 1981, the same year MTV made its debut, the hourlong program consists of 41 comedy bits and videos for Nesmith tunes. Of the former, most star Nesmith himself and are short and silly in an inoffensive, slapstick kind of way, poking fun at TV commercials, rock stars, drug use, and more in a style reminiscent of Saturday Night Live or the now-defunct SCTV. The music videos, which include "Rio" (one of Nesmith's best songs) and four others, are clever and visually rich, making skillful use of the medium well before the advent of computers and other modern techniques. Monkee business? Sure, but darned amusing, and the first video Grammy winner to boot. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- rlephant parts
Still hilarious. Down to Rio is a great song. Rock and Roll Hospital a classic.

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- Elephant Parts Better Than Ever
This newer version of Elephant Parts has added some more of Nesmith's great work. Listening to his commentary while watching the video clips explains how the production was made and the details of filming are a plus. I purchased the Laser Disc back in the early 80s and as many times that I saw the Detroit Car Company clip I never noticed that the PG and E power plant at Moss Landing, CA was used in the filming. My own father worked at that plant. One problem with the disc seems to be with the production ... Read More

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- A Real Pioneer of Video
This breakout video was produced long after the Monkees television series ended and led the way to MTV. I watched the VHS version over and over in the early 80's and I was happy to see the DVD release. Few folks remember that the "Talk Like A Pirate" fad was preceeded by decades with Michael Nesmith's "Pirate Alphabet" in the style of "Sesame Street". And his parody of "Joanne" as "Rodin", is funny and still memorable after 30 years. This is a must-own for Nesmith fans, Monkee fans, and fans of quick, clever, ... Read More

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- comedy that puts todays trash to shame!
if you like oddball,intelligent comedy you need this dvd.there's not much else to say other than that.if your idea of good comedy is something sandra bullock is in or the like,you might want to steer clear because you'll think it's goofy and probably won't be able to get past that in order to understand the humor.

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- A classic.
This production, when it was first released, was a major influence in the rise of the rock music video. I still have my VHS copy I bought when it was first released (back when VCRs cost $1000). For old fans or new, the DVD is a must own.

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