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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Name of an old movie actor. | 1/10/2012 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the name of an old movie actor that stared in comedies. I ... A: Micky, I'm pretty sure the actor you are thinking of is the versatile, energetic, multi-talented ... | ||
| Ghost movie | 12/31/2011 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: I remember a movie as a child that was old even then maybe made in the 40's? It started out with ... A: Johanna, I'm pretty sure the film you recall is the 1944 version of "The Canterville Ghost" starring ... | ||
| Movie Question | 12/24/2011 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: I remember watching a movie a few years back - it's either from the late 80s or early 90s - about a ... A: Ricky, I've not seen this film, nor did I locate one with exactly this description. However, a title ... | ||
| Cabin Boy | 11/2/2011 | April |
| Q: What song does Chris Elliott sing in French aboard the Filthy Whore vessel? A: As I have not yet seen this film, I am not certain which song you are thinking of. After some ... | ||
| comedy movie | 1/11/2011 | April |
| Q: I don't have much to go on but here it goes. from what i remember it was a futuristic comedy where ... A: hmmn. was this an older film or fairly recent? if recent, i am thinking of of the film ... | ||
| little rascals | 1/7/2011 | April |
| Q: last night we were watching little rascals on Turner Classic movies and on episode 491 Mommas Little ... A: nope, you are correct! in just a few early episodes, Buckwheat was in fact, a SHE! later, the ... | ||
| looking for old movie Pregnancy/Comedy | 1/2/2011 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: in 1985-86 prob Jan Feb of 1986 I saw an old movie on TBS. Unfortunately I never got to see the ... A: Shannon, I've gone looking for this title at the TCM/TBS website, Wikipedia, and the Internet Movie ... | ||
| Adventures in Advertising... I think | 12/23/2010 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: Looking for the name of a comedy movie released in late 80s/early 90s. Plot is an ad exec grows a ... A: George, this is the 1989 movie, "How to Get Ahead in Adverising" starring Richard Grant as the ad ... | ||
| The Little Rascals | 10/12/2010 | April |
| Q: What are the characters names of The Little Rascals? A: this is a popular question. actually, it depends on what period of time you are asking about. ... | ||
| 1970's Movie about printing money | 9/28/2010 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: Do you know the name of the mid 70's movie (a comedy/suspenseful), which had multiple stars, each ... A: Andrea, I'm sorry it took awhile to locate an answer for you, but I believe the film you are looking ... | ||
| Black and white romantic comedy ghost film | 7/4/2010 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: I am looking for the title of a film released sometime between 1935and 1948. I remember that the ... A: Tina, this sounds like the 1937 film "Topper" starring Cary Grant and Constance Bennett as a ... | ||
| I can't think of the movie title! | 6/16/2010 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out what the name of the movie is where this guy steals a car not knowing that ... A: Jessi, even though you did not give me a date for this film, it sounds like the 1997 movie "Excess ... | ||
| MARTHA RAYE | 5/25/2010 | April |
| Q: I AM LOOKING FOR THE TITLE OF THE MOVIE IN WHICH MARTHA RAYE SINGS "ONCE IN A WHILE," IN A NIGHTCLUB ... A: i cannot think of the film off-hand, but perhaps this link will give you ideas that will jog your ... | ||
| Movie about Santa Claus | 4/22/2010 | April |
| Q: The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006) I can't find a song title. This was a fast techno / dance ... A: unfortunately, i am not finding a soundtrack for this film. ... | ||
| trying to find movie title | 2/23/2010 | April |
| Q: I saw back in the 60's a film with a German Shepherd that was poisoned.He came back as a private ... A: I think you may be thinking of a film from 1951 called "You Never Can Tell". A German Shepard ... | ||
| Danny Kaye | 12/23/2009 | April |
| Q: are there any movies that danny kaye plays a multiple number of characters? thank you A: Yes he did. In The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Kaye played seven different incarnations of Mitty. ... | ||
| help with film | 12/21/2009 | April |
| Q: need help identifying comedy film. I think the film was early 80s since that's when i saw it on ... A: I believe you are thinking of a film called 'Hysterical' starring Bill & Mark Hudson (of the Hudson ... | ||
| Comedy Ghost Movie 1978-1990 | 10/31/2009 | April |
| Q: I'm trying to recall a movie which I believe my wife and saw sometime between 1978 and 1990 (time ... A: Could you be thinking of a film called "Beetlejuice"? that starred Michael Keaton. Gina Davis and ... | ||
| 60s ghost comedy | 8/4/2009 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: A film about a family that takes a vacation in a beach house that has ghosts. I think the ghosts ... A: Tezza, I believe this is the 1968 Disney movie "Blackbeard's Ghost," starring Peter Ustinov, Dean ... | ||
| ? | 8/4/2009 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: who r the makers of analyze this/that and of the".... the Almighty" moveis, please? A: Gabe this is a broad question. Do you mean the producers, the directors, the studios or all of the ... | ||
| 1940s Movie with Martha Raye | 6/30/2009 | April |
| Q: I remember seeing a movie from around 1940 with Martha Raye in which she had a secondary role as a ... A: i believe you are thinking of a film called 'Double or Nothing' starring Bing Crosby and Martha... ... | ||
| comedy involving mafia and a hospital | 6/7/2009 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: as a child (about 18 years ago) I remember watching a crazy spoof comedy on Czech TV that mostly ... A: This is the 1982 spoof "Young Doctors in Love," directed by Gerry Marshall and starring Michael ... | ||
| Movies for friends | 6/5/2009 | April |
| Q: Its been a while since I have been in high school so I'm not sure what to pick for young adults from ... A: sure, here's a few to choose from: 13 Going on 30 17 Again Ferris Bueler's Day Off Meatballs ... | ||
| The movie called "Parade"-1972 | 5/21/2009 | April |
| Q: Is there anywhere this can be found and purchased online? A: i am assuming you mean the gay/lesbian documentary yes? after extensive research i'm afraid i ... | ||
| Comedy Movies | 3/11/2009 | April |
| Q: what was the name of the comedy movie made in the 1950's or 60's where the wife was training her ... A: i believe you are thinking of an old Bobby Darrin film called "If a Man Answers" co-starring Sandra ... | ||
| find 70s movie | 3/3/2009 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: only to his supprise one morning he awakes to find he is black i dont know why but i seem to think ... A: Gavin, I'm sorry it took awhile to respond, but this is probably the 1970 movie "The Watermelon ... | ||
| comedy b movie | 2/7/2009 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: please can someone answer me this. this movie is about a man and 2 animated characters sitting in ... A: Nikkie, this sounds like the movie version of the cult TV show "Mystery Science Theatre 3000" which ... | ||
| RE: My Earlier Question | 2/6/2009 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: I know my question was extremely vague (as my memory seems to be increasingly vague these days). I ... A: and for also letting me know you recalled the title of the film. It has been a long time since I ... | ||
| MOVIE WITH DON KNOTSS AND TIM CONWAY | 2/4/2009 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: I need help in finding a movie that my family enjoyed, it was from possibly the late 70's ... A: Cliff, I found two possible titles for you. The first movie is the same one I gave for the 2003 ... | ||
| Movies | 2/2/2009 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: Does anyone remember a move starring John Laroquette and Kirstie Alley..I believe called ... A: Melody, I'm not sure what you are asking here. You've sent your question to me, just one of the ... | ||
| Can't remember... | 1/6/2009 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: I can't remember the movie title, and was hoping you had it. A teenage surfer/rollerblader moves to ... A: This is the 1993 film "Airborne" staring Shane McDermott as the surfing/rollerblading kid who has to ... | ||
| Old black and white movie | 12/12/2008 | April |
| Q: Not sure if you can help, but I am looking for a film possibly called the hole, which as far as I ... A: Hmmnn. Could you be thinking of a film from 1929 called "The Hole in the Wall'? ""Mrs. Ramsey sent ... | ||
| Joe Dirt Song | 12/4/2008 | April |
| Q: I*m not sure if you can help, but this question seems to boogle my mind. What is the opening song ... A: I'm really not certain either. Maybe this link will help? ... | ||
| comedy caper movie | 12/3/2008 | April |
| Q: i saw a movie in the early 80's so its at least that old. it was about four groups of people after 4 ... A: The only comedy film I can think of w/ 4 suitcases is "What's Up Doc" w/ Barbra Streisand and Ryan ... | ||
| Trying to remember ghost movie 1980 | 11/16/2008 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: My father is trying to remember a movie, a romantic comedy. It was in theaters in either 1980 or ... A: Olivia, this sounds somewhat like the comedy/romance/fantasy film "High Spirits." However, I am not ... | ||
| 1960's 0r 1070's movie set in mental institution | 11/7/2008 | April |
| Q: An advertising executive ends up in a mental institution and the patients there come up with ... A: i think you're thinking of a Dudley Moore film called "Crazy People" this film is from 1990 tho, ... | ||
| comic movies | 10/26/2008 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: i want to know about web site wher i find all comedy movies with year and name pls suggest me... A: Muhammad, there is no general web site that I know of that just lists ALL comedy movies ever made ... | ||
| movie quote | 10/8/2008 | April |
| Q: think this was a movie and not a TV movie......A woman was being questioned about her knowledge of ... A: While not exact, this quote is from 'The Godfather'. This is from a scene with Apollonia ... | ||
| Comedy as Medicine | 10/8/2008 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: There was a book written by someone who had used watching comedy movies as a means of healing. Can ... A: Catherine, although this is out of my area of expertise, I have two possible book titles for you. ... | ||
| movie title | 9/5/2008 | Barbara L. Baker |
| Q: I am trying to find the name of a movie, probably filmed in the 1970s or 80's. I think it is about ... A: Stuart, this is the 1981 film "Condorman." It is about a cartoonist, living in Paris, who decides ... | ||
Barbara L. Baker
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am a professor of communication at a midwest university, who has expertise on subjects related to film. I can answer general questions on U.S. film comedy (especially satires of the 1960s and 1970s) and comic theory. I also could answer questions related to specific comic genres, such as comedian comedies, screwball comedies, "stupid" comedies, and so forth. The more specific you can make your question, the better (e.g. main plot details, main characters, possible character names, possible actors, how you viewed the show, etc.). I also need to have a release date (or range of dates, or at least the year you viewed the film). Plesase do not just provide a set of links to someplace else (e.g. imdb discussion threads). I am less able to answer questions about comedies from other countries, made-for-TV movies, and recent comic films and actors (although I would do my best to find out). I cannot answer questions about specific TV shows or series, "Our Gang" episodes, anime/magna or about film collectables. I generally cannot provide movie recommendations, since what I find funny others may not. Nor will I answer obvious homework (although I will point you to resources to help answer the question, if asked). I also can't help you find movie stars, or where to buy movie memorabilia, or tell you how to break into the business.
Experience
Course work in comedy films along with teaching about comedy films for several years; I've also conducted research into comedy films.
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in Communication, emphasis in film and rhetoric
Awards and Honors
A dissertation award from a national organization plus various paper awards
Past/Present Clients
My students
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