An original collection of dental humor starring some of Hollywood's most beloved comedians: Dick Van Dyke, The Three Stooges, Abbott & Costello, Charlie Chaplin, Pinky Lee, W.C. Fields & Jack Nicholson in "The Little Shop of Horrors."  A great dental gift.

Program Description:

"A Man's Teeth Are Not His Own" starring Dick Van Dyke  When "Rob" (Dick Van Dyke) breaks a tooth, he is forced to go to a strange dentist because his own dentist, and best friend "Jerry" (Jerry Paris) is out of town. Overcome with guilt, he tries to salvage his friendship. (Dick Van Dyke Show 1962, 26 minutes, B/W)

"The Dentist" starring W.C. Fields  Legendary W.C. Fields stars in this classic short produced by Mack Sennett. Considered one of the best…it pulls no punches with its bawdy and naughty brand of comedy. (1932, 20 min, B/W)

"Dental Follies" starring Pinky Lee Quintessential vaudeville comedian Pinky Lee stars as a dentist who offers his patients a live floor show to help overcome their pain. (1937, 11 min. B/W)

"Laffing Gas" starring Charlie Chaplin  In his 20th film for Keystone, screen icon Charlie Chaplin charades as a dentist with hilarious repercussions. (1914, 16 min, B/W, silent film)

Extra:
"Dentist The Menace" starring the 3 Stooges Classic animated version of the Three Stooges (Moe, Larry & Curley Joe). (1960, 4 min, Color)

Bonus Scenes:
"The Little Shop of Horrors" with Jack Nicholson: Cult comedy produced by Roger Corman, features Jack Nicholson ("Wilbur Force") in his feature film debut as the nerdy, masochistic patient who squeals with delight and utters, "No Novocaine. It dulls the senses." (1960, B/W, 
5 min. scene)

"Oh, My Achin' Tooth!" Starring Abbott & Costello: In this scene, Lou Costello displays his comedic genius as the reluctant patient forced to circum to his dentist. (1954, B/W, 7 min. scene)

Topics represented in this program:
dental comedy, silent films, Hollywood short films, cult comedy