"It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" 1963 Comedy Movie On TV

AlbanyJet · 01-11-2013, 08:20 AM

THE funniest movie ever made. It's on the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) channel tonight, Jan 11th, at 8:00 PM EST.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_a_...Mad,_Mad_World

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a 1963 American epic comedy film, produced and directed by Stanley Kramer, about the madcap pursuit of $350,000 in stolen cash by a diverse and colorful group of strangers. The ensemble comedy premiered on November 7, 1963.

Principal Cast:
Sid Caesar
Edie Adams
Mickey Rooney
Buddy Hackett
Jonathan Winters
Milton Berle
Ethel Merman
Spencer Tracy
Terry Thomas
Phil Silvers

Dick Shawn
Jim Backus
William Demarest
Jimmy Durante
Peter Falk
Eddie "Rochester" Anderson

jetswin · 01-11-2013, 08:39 AM

I love this flick...

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crossfire · 01-11-2013, 08:51 AM

Excellent cast and a great movie.

Fishooked · 01-11-2013, 08:59 AM

Haven't seen this movie in ages - might have to DVR this tonight.

I love when the Simpsons pay homage to movies like this...

Except their palm tree was in the shape of the letter "T" lol

Fishooked · 01-11-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AlbanyJet

THE funniest movie ever made. It's on the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) channel tonight, Jan 11th, at 8:00 PM EST.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_a_...Mad,_Mad_World

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a 1963 American epic comedy film, produced and directed by Stanley Kramer, about the madcap pursuit of $350,000 in stolen cash by a diverse and colorful group of strangers. The ensemble comedy premiered on November 7, 1963.

Phil Silvers

Phil was a trip

JETFAN1 · 01-11-2013, 09:27 AM

One of my favorite movies with such a great cast.

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parkwayjet1 · 01-11-2013, 09:34 AM

Jim Backus as the drunk pilot was hilarious.

And a few cameos (Jack Benny, Jerry Lewis, The 3 Stooges).

Bonhomme Richard · 01-11-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishooked

Haven't seen this movie in ages - might have to DVR this tonight.

I love when the Simpsons pay homage to movies like this...

Except their palm tree was in the shape of the letter "T" lol

Holy crap, I didn't even realize the end of the cat burglar episode was a take-off of this movie. I've never seen it. It's awesome that the W palm tree from the movie is in the lower left corner behind the T.

PatriotReign · 01-11-2013, 09:43 AM

The only sad part was how ancient the 3 stooges looked in their cameo as firefighters. Moe, Larry and some other vaguely familiar guy.

matt robinson 17 · 01-11-2013, 09:55 AM

My favorite part was when Jonathon Winters destroys the garage...you guys are starting to piss me off...we're going to have to kill him!

matt robinson 17 · 01-11-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishooked

Haven't seen this movie in ages - might have to DVR this tonight.

I love when the Simpsons pay homage to movies like this...

Except their palm tree was in the shape of the letter "T" lol

How we going to get out of this hole...Dig up Stupid...Chief Wiggum

dublinjetsfan · 01-11-2013, 10:04 AM

An absolutely brilliant film

!! I haven't seen it in years!

The Boston Patriot · 01-11-2013, 10:36 AM

They will probably butcher it with commercials. I really should get the DVD for this classic.

chesapeakejet · 01-11-2013, 10:37 AM

Edie Adams was a sweetheart!

Big L · 01-11-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by The Boston Patriot

They will probably butcher it with commercials. I really should get the DVD for this classic.

I've never seen the movie, but definately will DVR it now.

And I'm pretty sure TCM doesn't do commercials.

chesapeakejet · 01-11-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The Boston Patriot

They will probably butcher it with commercials. I really should get the DVD for this classic.

Your local library probably has a copy.

32green · 01-11-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chesapeakejet

Edie Adams was a sweetheart!

Man, replace those cans (the ones on the floor

) with books, and that photo is scene one in "TEh SUrprised Librarian" starring 32Green.

Fishooked · 01-11-2013, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt robinson 17

How we going to get out of this hole...Dig up Stupid...Chief Wiggum

Ha ha ha ha....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonhomme Richard

Holy crap, I didn't even realize the end of the cat burglar episode was a take-off of this movie. I've never seen it. It's awesome that the W palm tree from the movie is in the lower left corner behind the T.

You learn something new every day on the internet.

AlbanyJet · 01-11-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Boston Patriot

They will probably butcher it with commercials. I really should get the DVD for this classic.

There's no commercials on TCM. As a matter of fact, they letterbox the screen so the left and right margins aren't cut off.

I loved Phil Silvers in this movie but my favorite scene is where Jim Backus gives control of the airplane to Buddy Hackett so he can go and make an Old Fashioned cocktail drink. Hackett says "what if something happens (to the airplane)?" Backus replies "What can happen to to an Old Fashioned?"

1:15 mark below.

matt robinson 17 · 01-11-2013, 01:41 PM

Capt. T.G. Culpeper: Ginger, I want you to prepare yourself for a little shock. When I tell you what happened...
Ginger Culpeper: So, tell me, tell me. I've got this biscuit dough...
Capt. T.G. Culpeper: The Smiler Grogan case is solved!
Ginger Culpeper: The WHAT? Now, who the hell is Smiler Grogan ?
Capt. T.G. Culpeper: The tuna factory robbery! The case I've been talking about for the last fifteen years!

01-11-2013, 08:20 AM	#1
AlbanyJet All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,623	"It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" 1963 Comedy Movie On TV THE funniest movie ever made. It's on the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) channel tonight, Jan 11th, at 8:00 PM EST. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_a_...Mad,_Mad_World It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a 1963 American epic comedy film, produced and directed by Stanley Kramer, about the madcap pursuit of $350,000 in stolen cash by a diverse and colorful group of strangers. The ensemble comedy premiered on November 7, 1963. Principal Cast: Sid Caesar Edie Adams Mickey Rooney Buddy Hackett Jonathan Winters Milton Berle Ethel Merman Spencer Tracy Terry Thomas Phil Silvers Dick Shawn Jim Backus William Demarest Jimmy Durante Peter Falk Eddie "Rochester" Anderson

01-11-2013, 09:55 AM	#10
matt robinson 17 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Long Island (Former home of the NY Jets) Posts: 961	My favorite part was when Jonathon Winters destroys the garage...you guys are starting to piss me off...we're going to have to kill him! Last edited by matt robinson 17; 01-11-2013 at 09:59 AM.

01-11-2013, 08:39 AM	#2
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,461	I love this flick... Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

01-11-2013, 08:51 AM	#3
crossfire Day by day, night after night... Blinded by the neon light Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,668	Excellent cast and a great movie.

01-11-2013, 08:59 AM	#4
Fishooked dealin' out shithands Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: teh interwebz Posts: 24,694	Haven't seen this movie in ages - might have to DVR this tonight. I love when the Simpsons pay homage to movies like this... Except their palm tree was in the shape of the letter "T" lol

01-11-2013, 09:27 AM	#6
JETFAN1 Bored Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,782	One of my favorite movies with such a great cast. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

01-11-2013, 09:34 AM	#7
parkwayjet1 Hall Of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Valley Stream, N.Y. Posts: 2,889	Jim Backus as the drunk pilot was hilarious. And a few cameos (Jack Benny, Jerry Lewis, The 3 Stooges).

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PatriotReign Asterisks of Excellence *** All League Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boston area Posts: 4,353	The only sad part was how ancient the 3 stooges looked in their cameo as firefighters. Moe, Larry and some other vaguely familiar guy.

01-11-2013, 10:04 AM	#12
dublinjetsfan is out of hibernation Practice Squad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 386	An absolutely brilliant film !! I haven't seen it in years!

01-11-2013, 10:36 AM	#13
The Boston Patriot is getting the banned back together! All Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Island of Sodor Posts: 6,262	They will probably butcher it with commercials. I really should get the DVD for this classic.

01-11-2013, 10:37 AM	#14
chesapeakejet is a geek who loves football boardgames. Schluberator & Gadfly ® Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 24,503	Edie Adams was a sweetheart!

01-11-2013, 01:41 PM	#20
matt robinson 17 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Long Island (Former home of the NY Jets) Posts: 961	Capt. T.G. Culpeper: Ginger, I want you to prepare yourself for a little shock. When I tell you what happened... Ginger Culpeper: So, tell me, tell me. I've got this biscuit dough... Capt. T.G. Culpeper: The Smiler Grogan case is solved! Ginger Culpeper: The WHAT? Now, who the hell is Smiler Grogan ? Capt. T.G. Culpeper: The tuna factory robbery! The case I've been talking about for the last fifteen years!