The Larry Sanders Show is an American television sitcom set in the office and studio of a fictional late-night talk show. The series was created by Garry Shandling and Dennis Klein and aired from August 15, 1992, to May 31, 1998, on the HBO cable television network.
Nerf Herder is an American rock band from Santa Barbara, California, formed in 1994 by Parry Gripp, Charlie Dennis (bass) and Steve Sherlock (drums). They describe themselves as a "geek rock" band, and are known for simple modern punk-style songs with frequently humorous, juvenile, and pop-culture-referencing lyrics.
It's Garry Shandling's Show is an American sitcom that was initially broadcast on Showtime from September 10, 1986 to May 25, 1990. It was created by Garry Shandling and Alan Zweibel. The series is notable for breaking the fourth wall.
Michael Andrews, also known as Elgin Park, is an American multi-instrumental musician, producer, and film score composer. He is best known for a cover version of the Tears for Fears song "Mad World", which he recorded with Gary Jules for the Donnie Darko soundtrack, and which became the 2003 UK Christmas number one. He is a founding member of the San Diego soul-jazz band The Greyboy Allstars, where he goes by the moniker Elgin Park.
Garry Emmanuel Shandling was an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer.
Jeff Barry is an American pop music songwriter, singer, and record producer. Among the most successful songs that he has co-written in his career are "Do Wah Diddy Diddy", "Da Doo Ron Ron", "Then He Kissed Me", "Be My Baby", "Chapel of Love", and "River Deep - Mountain High" ; "Leader of the Pack" ; "Sugar, Sugar" ; "Without Us", and "I Honestly Love You".
Douglas Stevens, better known by his stage name Red Peters, is an American musician and comedian. He has released two albums and three compilations. He was the host of The Red Peters Comedy Music Hour from 2005–2013 on Sirius XM, and a frequent guest on The Howard Stern Show.
Paul Willson is an American film, television and voice actor who played Paul Krapence on Cheers.
The Monkees Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits compilation album by the American pop rock band the Monkees, released in 1969 by Colgems Records.
Television's Greatest Hits is a series of albums containing recordings of TV theme songs through the years. The series was first introduced in 1985 by the newly created Tee-Vee Toons (TVT) record label and ran until 1996. Each of the original seven numbered volumes contains 65 theme songs, with each volume focusing on particular decades. A spin-off volume containing commercial jingles was released in 1989.
Oglio Records is an American record company started in 1993 by Carl Caprioglio. The label issues compilations of rare 1980s modern rock and new wave songs, many previously unreleased on CD. In addition to releasing new material by artists such as BigBang, Nerf Herder and Wesley Willis, the label has also re-released albums by artists such as Brian Wilson and Barnes & Barnes. Oglio Entertainment has also released stand-up comedy CDs by the likes of Jackie Martling and George Lopez.
"The Tra La La Song " is a 1968 pop song, which was the theme song for the children's television program The Banana Splits Adventure Hour. Originally released by Decca Records on the album titled We're the Banana Splits, the single release peaked at No. 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 8, 1969, and No. 94 in Canada, on January 20, 1969. The writing of the song is credited to Mark Barkan and Ritchie Adams, who were the show's music directors.
"If My Friends Could See Me Now", with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, is a song from the 1966 Broadway musical Sweet Charity. In the musical the character of Charity, played in the original New York cast by Gwen Verdon, reflects on her marvellous luck as she spends time with Vittorio. In the 1969 film adaptation of Sweet Charity, "If My Friends Could See Me Now" is performed by Shirley MacLaine.
Television's Greatest Hits: 65 TV Themes! From the '50s and '60s is a compilation album of television theme songs released by Tee-Vee Toons in 1985 as the first volume of the Television's Greatest Hits series. It was initially released as a double LP record featuring 65 themes from television shows ranging from the mid-1950s until the late 1960s.
Television's Greatest Hits, Volume II: 65 More TV Themes from the '50s & '60s is a 1986 compilation album of television theme songs from the 1950s and 1960s released by TVT Records as the second volume of the Television's Greatest Hits series.
Television's Greatest Hits: 70s & '80s, prefaced with "TeeVee Toons Presents", is a 1987 compilation album of television theme songs released by TVT Records as the third volume of the Television's Greatest Hits series. It was recorded at Studio 900 and mastered at Bernie Grundman Studio.
TeeVee Toons: The Commercials is a 1989 compilation album of television advertising jingles and commercials released as a spinoff to the Television's Greatest Hits series created by the record label Tee-Vee Toons, later known as TVT Records.
Television's Greatest Hits: Black & White Classics, prefaced with "TeeVee Toons Presents", is a 1996 compilation album of television theme songs from the 1950s and 1960s released by TVT Records as the fourth volume of the Television's Greatest Hits series.
Television's Greatest Hits: In Living Color, prefaced with "TeeVee Toons Presents", is a 1996 compilation album of 65 television theme songs from the 1960s and 1970s released by TVT Records as the fifth volume of the Television's Greatest Hits series.
Television's Greatest Hits: Remote Control, prefaced with "TeeVee Toons Presents", is a 1996 compilation album of 65 television theme songs from the 1970s and 1980s released by TVT Records as the sixth volume of the Television's Greatest Hits series.
