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Inside National Lampoon
Episode 53

Inside National Lampoon

Before Saturday Night Live or The Simpsons, American comedy talent like Michael O’Donoghue, John Belushi, Chevy Chase and many others sharpened their skills under the banner of a magazine called National Lampoon. Director Douglas Tirola explores this overlooked chapter of pop culture history, pushing the boundaries of good taste, in the documentary Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant, Dead. — Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen For more information, click here to visit the official film web site.

Documentary of the Week

May 6, 20161m 53s

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Before Saturday Night Live or The Simpsons, American comedy talent like Michael O’Donoghue, John Belushi, Chevy Chase and many others sharpened their skills under the banner of a magazine called National Lampoon. Director Douglas Tirola explores this overlooked chapter of pop culture history, pushing the boundaries of good taste, in the documentary Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant, Dead.

— Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen

For more information, click here to visit the official film web site.

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