Colin Quinn - Long Story Short

on DVD and Blu-ray 

The one-man show directed by Jerry Seinfeld

                                                           

"Hilarious!" New York Times

Nominated for a 2011 Emmy Award

 Taped before a live audience at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York City, Colin Quinn: Long Story Short showcases the comedian's keen observations in the uproarious history of the world, juxtaposing modern-day human behavior with the rise and fall of empires. 

Colin Quinn began his comic career in New York as a regular on the comedy show circuit. Colin made his television debut as co-host of MTV's popular game show "Remote Control". Quinn landed a spot on the legendary late-night show, "Saturday Night Live" where he entertained audience for five seasons. After SNL, Quinn tackled societal issues on "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn". Colin's first one-man show Sanctifying Grace, began off-Broadway in 1994 and was later produced as Colin Quinn - An Irish Wake and played at the Helen Hayes Theatre. Last summer, Colin appeared in the Adam Sandler comedy "Grown Ups". He can be seen in Sony's "Donny's Boy" opposite Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg, June 2012.

From his personification of Caesar as the original Italian mobster, to his complaints about Ancient Greece and Antigone giving way to Costco and Snooki, Quinn is at his satirical best, taking on the attitudes, appetites and bad habits that have toppled the world's most powerful nations. 

First running on Broadway, then airing on HBO, the show's Broadway run was extended due to the popularity. Quinn has been touring Long Story Short throughout 2011 and took a show to the highly acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal where it received tremendous accolades. Directed for the stage by Jerry Seinfeld, the Broadway show was produced by Eva Price and Richard Martini.   

Bonus Features: 

- Commentary with Colin Quinn and director Jerry Seinfeld

- Behind-the-Scenes Footage

- Press Event Footage

Press:

"Quinn is a Master. A Polished Act." - Daily News 

"Colin Quinn nails it.State of the art." Time Magazine

"Brisk and Seinfeldian" New York Magazine

Trailer:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMtHcJ0eNxM

  

Taped before a live audience at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York City, Colin Quinn: Long Story Short showcases the comedian's keen observations in the uproarious history of the world, juxtaposing modern-day human behaviour with the rise and fall of empires. From his personification of Caesar as the original Italian mobster to his complaints about Ancient Greece and Antigone giving way to Costco and Snooki, Quinn is at his satirical best, taking on the attitudes, appetites and bad habits that have toppled the world's most powerful nations.

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Hill Harper of CSI:NY stopped by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis to play jenga with patients Luis and Courtney and tour the hospital. Hill and St. Jude kicked off the annual Thanks and Giving campaign, asking America to support the lifesaving treatment for children battling cancer and other deadly diseases while shopping this holiday season or by going to stjude.org. Hill has donated his time and recorded a special radio message to support St. Jude which can be heard on 200 stations across the country. 

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Just days from being hanged for murder, 21-year-old Henry McCarty, alias Billy the Kid, outfoxed his jailors and electrified the nation with the latest in a long line of daring escapes. Just a few weeks later, the notorious young outlaw was gunned down. Demonized by the lawman who killed him, the Kid was soon mythologized by a never-ending stream of dime-store romances and later, big-screen dramas. Deconstruct the mythology of the notorious outlaw in BILLY THE KID: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET. PBS (Check local listings).

At Last! Downton Abbey, Part 2 To Air


Multiple Emmy winner (including Outstanding Miniseries!) "Downton Abbey" resumes the story of aristocrats and servants of Downton Abbey during the tumultuous World War I era. The international hit, written by Julian Fellowes, stars Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern and Hugh Bonneville, as well as new actors, portraying the loves, feuds and sacrifices of a glittering culture thrown into crisis. MASTERPIECE CLASSIC “Downton Abbey, Season 2” premieres Sunday, January 8, 2012, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET.  PBS (Check local listings.)

Tanya Tucker's New Holiday Album


There are certain songs that prove over time to be holiday standards but when you hear the classic voice of the legendary Tanya Tucker singing  "Merry Christmas Wherever You Are," it's not hard to imagine that this track will instantly become a permanent addition to your holiday playlist.

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Helen Mirren, left, and US actress Rosario Dawson co-host the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo Photo: EPA Oslo, Norway – Academy Award winner Helen Mirren hosted the Nobel Peace Prize concert last night wearing a navy blue silk chiffon gown with a black beaded bodice by designer Alberto Makali.

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