Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
The story of the man who revolutionized the sitcom
Genres
Overview
A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to produce some of the most beloved and groundbreaking shows of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy. A rare treat, this film is a delightful retrospective of Leonard’s body of work, including priceless clips from his productions— as well as his hilarious appearances on shows such as The Jack Benny Program—and interviews with many of his friends and colleagues, including Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard and Leonard himself.
Details
Budget
$100000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
72 min
Release Date
2011-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Robert Culp
Self
Earl Hagan
Himself
Sheldon Leonard
Self
Carl Reiner
Self
Danny Thomas
Self
Ron Howard
Self
Andy Griffith
Self
Mary Tyler Moore
Self
Dick Van Dyke
Self
Aaron Rubin
Himself
0.0
Shari & Lamb Chop
Shari Lewis was a dancer, singer, and magician but is best known as the ventriloquist behind sock puppets Charlie Horse, Hush Puppy and, of course, Lamb Chop. This lively doc charts the life, loves, and career hits and misses of this spunky perfectionist, who forever changed the face of children’s television.
2025-07-18 | en
0.0
Iris Berben - Ein persönliches Porträt
She is the grande dame of German and international cinema, always a bit of a rocker chick, freedom-loving, adventurous and willing to take risks. This portrait unfolds Iris Berben's career, which has spanned more than five decades - between the art of film and television, between rock 'n' roll and political commitment.
2024-11-17 | de
8.0
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of this classic sitcom.
2009-05-10 | en
7.0
Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street'
A brief look at the history of "Homicide: Life on the Street", one of the best shows on television and its ratings history as well as some of the people on the show, as well as behind the camera. The primary focus of this PBS documentary is the "Subway" episode which aired on December 5, 1997 on NBC. This two-hour documentary follows the "Subway" episode from conception to award nominations.
1998-11-04 | en
0.0
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
2002-05-05 | en
6.0
How to Be Absolutely Fabulous
Jennifer Saunders hosts a party of AbFab outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage.
1995-01-06 | en
0.0
Television: The Enchanted Mirror
Details the impact of television on people and social institutions.
1981-08-01 | en
7.0
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
2004-05-16 | en
0.0
La ultima noche de Sonia Martinez
2024-12-10 | es
6.6
The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story
A journey behind the scenes of the Nickelodeon television network to chronicle its unprecedented success, from its humble origins as a small local channel to its status as an international phenomenon that helped shape an entire generation of children.
2018-11-15 | en
6.2
VHS Revolution
Using testimonies by pioneers and witnesses of the times, delve into the feverish visual culture the media generated – with far-fetched examples of canine television games, seduction manuals, aerobics class while holding a baby, among others.
2017-08-28 | fr
7.5
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.
2021-04-23 | en
0.0
Television's Opening Night: How the Box Was Born
TV presenter Dallas Campbell, engineer Professor Danielle George and engineer Dr Hugh Hunt re-create the opening of the BBC's television service on 2 November 1936. This involves building the mechanical flying-spot cameras that were used by Baird's system.
2016-10-19 | en
0.0
Dennis Cleveland
A 2002 live performance of Mikel Rouse's Dennis Cleveland, a multimedia opera set entirely on a television talk show in the late 20th century.
2004-01-01 | en
0.0
Distress Signals
American television programming dominates around the world at the expense of regional cultural voices.
1991-06-04 | en
0.0
Missing Presumed Wiped
Documentary about the lost episodes of Dad's Army (1968) and their recovery and restoration.
2001-12-28 | en
0.0
Derrière l'image
This feature-length documentary analyzes television newscasts and, as a result, takes a look at the news industry as a whole. By tackling five major themes – the script, the stars, the show, the actors and telecracy – it elucidates and demystifies certain aspects of television news, the bearer of daily news and guarantor of a certain image of reality.
1978-01-01 | fr
8.0
Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
The unique life and talent of Caroline Aherne is celebrated in a new Arena film, featuring unseen photographs and contributions from a cast of her lifelong friends, including Steve Coogan, John Thomson, Craig Cash and producer Andy Harries.
2023-12-25 | en
10.0
imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me
imagine... follows celebrated British TV writer Russell T Davies as he prepares to return as the showrunner of Doctor Who – with two Doctors and bigger ambitions.
2023-12-18 | en
7.0
The Story of Soaps
This ABC/PEOPLE television special highlights the impact of the soap opera. In today's shifting television landscape, "The Story of Soaps" traces how female creators migrated from radio to television to become the dominant force in daytime for more than three decades. Today, the legacy of the soap opera continues all over prime time and reality t.v. An extensive look is taken at this iconic, impactful genre.
2020-05-19 | en