As Seen on TV: The K-Tel Story

The Birth of Television

November 1976 •English

In this feature-length documentary from 1976, Leslie Mitchell and special guests recall the birth of BBC Television forty years before.

Concrete Pharaohs

May 2010 •English

Welcome to the picturesque world of the Kaldarash Roma – a closed community of no more than 1 million people all over the world. 'Concrete Pharaohs' take us on a journey into the lifestyle and traditions of the most hidden and intriguing Roma communities. A charismatic Gypsy baron will walk us through his stories and his new house. We will learn the hot trends in Roma tombstone design. We will go down into the underground homes of African granite, furnished with beds, wardrobes, stereos and a charged cell phone – a direct line to the other world. A celebration of life and afterlife in all of their manifestations.

Speedy Delivery

April 2008 •English

A wig, moustache and timeless uniform help transform David Newell into the whimsical Mr. McFeely, an authentic character who always delivers. "Speedy Delivery" follows Newell's global quest to save "The Neighborhood," infused with a deep retrospective look into what made "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" the longest running children's show in history.

Bars & Tone

May 2012 •

Make your adjustments.

The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox

May 2022 •French

The amazing story of the animograph, a machine created in France in the sixties by the cartoonist and self-taught inventor Jean Dejoux (1922-2015), whose creation was intended to revolutionize the animation industry.

Wildgnorance 2: Time Paradox

March 2016 •Italian

NINA G: STUTTERER INTERRUPTED

October 2023 •English

This one-of-a-kind comedy special showcases the comedian's riotous stand-up performance, exploring everything from the Disability experience to her Italian-Catholic upbringing to body image issues and more.

You Vs. Wildgnorance

August 2020 •Italian

Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe

September 2023 •English

Kindness, creativity, inclusivity, and a touch of magic makes the world a brighter place. Explore the story and impact of Canadian entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic series, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.

Road To High School Musical 2

June 2007 •English

A mini-series Disney Channel started about High School Musical 2. The series included interviews from the cast and tidbits from the then upcoming movie.

Otamaniki

November 2021 •Japanese

Biopic filmed in a single shot about the Majorcan musician Juanjo Monserrat.

Étienne Robial, un spécimen de caractère(s)

May 2023 •French

Documentary on the French graphic and visual artist and designer, editor, artistic director, and teacher who is known for his widely-used fonts.

Le flic, la juge et l'assassin - Épisode 2 : Sainte Rita, priez pour nous

May 2007 •French

Le flic, la juge et l'assassin - Épisode 3 : L'habit ne fait pas le moine

May 2007 •French

The Story Of Television

January 1956 •English

Shows efforts of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in the creation, development and introduction of the all-electronic TV system; explains how science made television a working reality.

No Time for Sergeants

March 1955 •English

Will Stockdale is a country bumpkin drafted into the Air Force and too dumb to realize he's driving everyone around him crazy -- no one more than Sgt. King.

Wild Gals of the Naked West

May 1962 •English

An old geezer recalls some of the antics of the men and women of his western town, more wild and woolly than Tombstone or Dodge City. In this town no one is a good shot, the women are hungry for new meat, and practical jokers abound. A stranger strolls into town, proving resistant to the mayhem, and after donning some cowboy duds begins cleaning up that town.

Common Law Cabin

July 1967 •English

After stealing a fortune in unclaimed jewelry, ex-detective Barney Rickert arrives at a run-down dude ranch in Arizona to hide out. When the owner, Dewey Hoople, refuses to sell the land to Rickert, he proceeds to win over the female inhabitants by seducing them one by one which leads to one refusing his advances and a dangerous game played out in which Rickert ruthlessly sets out to get what he wants.

4 O'Clock

February 2022 •English

Special agent Mott McCampbell has a mission, escorting a Japanese dignitary from JFK airport to the United Nations. A gang of stewardesses has a different plan, kidnapping! Will Mott be able to stop them in time? Find out, see 4 O’CLOCK, the underground, film-noir comedy.

Song'e Napule

November 2013 •Italian

The police infiltrates an unemployed classically-trained musician into a wedding band in order to drive out an elusive Camorra boss.