Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
The TV show that can't be shown on TV!
Genres
Overview
Mike O'Donoghue's parody of "Mondo Cane" showcases curious performers, strange musicians, celebrity mutations and unusual short films, including Thomas Alva Edison's "Elephant Electrocution". In the tradition of films like Groove Tube (1974), The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977), and Saturday Night Live.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
71 min
Release Date
1979-09-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
11
Vote Average
5.3
Michael O'Donoghue
Mr. Mike
Dan Aykroyd
Church of Jack Lord Leader / Self
Rhonda Coullet
Church of Jack Lord Singer
Paul Shaffer
Church of Jack Lord Organist
Bill Murray
Man on the Street
Jane Curtin
Self
Carrie Fisher
Self
Teri Garr
Self
Joan Hackett
Self (voice)
Debbie Harry
Self
Sarah Holcomb
Self
Margot Kidder
Self
Laraine Newman
Self
Gilda Radner
Self
Sid Vicious
Self
Root Boy Slim
Self
Edie Baskin
Self
Susan Forristal
Self
Wendie Malick
Self
Brian McConnachie
Patty Oja
Self
Emily Prager
Mitch Glazer
Marii Mak
Self
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