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About this original series

This show page includes movies and interviews produced in the artistic community of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Topics include Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, Rudy Ruettiger (Notre Dame football legend), Jack Johnson (early 1900's Heavyweight Boxing Champion); and actors and artists from Kalamazoo.

  • # Episodes

    10 episodes

  • Rating

    TV-G

Episodes of kzoofilms

    • Play Eddie in Decatur: Newest Movie Trailer - kzoofilms on Blip kzoofilms episodes on Blip

      Eddie in Decatur: Newest Movie Trailer

      Mickey Rooney joins the cast of community theater actors and actresses from Kalamazoo, Paw Paw, and Battle Creek, Michigan! This video is a trailer for "Eddie in Decatur": a historical movie about the life of Edgar Bergen with emphasis on his time growing up in Decatur, Michigan. Edgar Bergen is the great ventriloquist who created the figures, "Charlie McCarthy" and "Mortimer Snerd". Aspects of Bergen's hometown include the start of his show business career; mentorship from the remarkable Dr. ...

      • Release date
        Jul 25, 2011
      • Runtime
        07:21
    • Play Eddie in Decatur - kzoofilms on Blip kzoofilms episodes on Blip

      Eddie in Decatur

      Movie Trailer for "Eddie in Decatur". Edgar Bergen was the famous ventriloquist who created the figure, Charlie McCarthy. Bergen's family moved to Decatur, Michigan in 1908 when Bergen was 5-years-old, and stayed for 11 years. This documentary explores Bergen's life in Decatur: his mentorship from the remarkable Dr. William Bope, the start of Bergen's show business career at the Decatur Village theater, stories of mischief, and Bergen's lifelong ties to his hometown. Meanwhile, producer Mike S...

      • Release date
        Dec 18, 2010
      • Runtime
        03:08
    • Play Teenager of the Year takes Trump Tower - kzoofilms on Blip kzoofilms episodes on Blip

      Teenager of the Year takes Trump Tower

      Joe Avella and Tim Racine are the Chicago sketch comedy pair, "Teenager of the Year", who were a big hit at the 2010 Traverse City Comedy Arts Festival. They were personally selected by Hollywood actor, and Comedy Festival co-founder, Jeff Garlin. Teenager takes part in this documentary focusing on the traits and decisions important for succeeding in a show business career--or any career as a matter of fact!Starring: Joe Avella and Tim Racine, aka "Teenager of the Year"Co-starring: Hannah Homn...

      • Release date
        Aug 14, 2010
      • Runtime
        47:59
    • Play Three Theater Gentlemen - kzoofilms on Blip kzoofilms episodes on Blip

      Three Theater Gentlemen

      Learn about the Kalamazoo Theatre scene from Adrian Blazek (Lead Actor), Matt Van Beck (Actor/Dancer), and Ben Jones (former Theatre Critic). Important topics include advice for people who may be interested in auditioning for local plays--i.e. novice to experienced actors. This program features several historic theatre photographs and posters from the Library of Congress. Also included are discussions about popular Kalamazoo area theatres including the New Vic Theatre, Fancy Pants Theater, Kal...

      • Release date
        May 1, 2010
      • Runtime
        30:00
    • Play Bill Winans: Professional Drummer - kzoofilms on Blip kzoofilms episodes on Blip

      Bill Winans: Professional Drummer

      Bill Winans is a professional drummer with decades of experience including performances at Disney, Las Vegas, and New York City. Bill recently played for the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre in the musical play, "It's a Wonderful Life", and gained local fanfare. Bill's contact information:email: winansBill@aol.comphone: (269) 370-1116

      • Release date
        Jan 10, 2010
      • Runtime
        30:00
    • Play Jack Johnson in Kalamazoo - kzoofilms on Blip kzoofilms episodes on Blip

      Jack Johnson in Kalamazoo

      Early 1900's heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson, made an interesting stop in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1909.

      • Release date
        Dec 27, 2009
      • Runtime
        03:00
    • Play "Time Out with Rudy" - kzoofilms on Blip kzoofilms episodes on Blip

      "Time Out with Rudy"

      Interview with Rudy Ruettiger: Notre Dame Football Legend

      • Release date
        Sep 6, 2009
      • Runtime
        14:32
    • Play Killamazoo Derby Darlins - kzoofilms on Blip kzoofilms episodes on Blip

      Killamazoo Derby Darlins

      Women's Roller Derby team representing Kalamazoo, MI.

      • Release date
        Jul 18, 2009
      • Runtime
        29:55
    • Play A Day at the Barn Theatre - kzoofilms on Blip kzoofilms episodes on Blip

      A Day at the Barn Theatre

      The Barn Theatre, in Augusta, Michigan, is a historic playhouse. This short documentary goes behind the scenes regarding the hard work involved in play production.

      • Release date
        Feb 26, 2009
      • Runtime
        17:07
    • Play Jack Johnson's Battle Creek Visits - kzoofilms on Blip kzoofilms episodes on Blip

      Jack Johnson's Battle Creek Visits

      World heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson, visited Battle Creek on several occasions--the most historical visit being his arrest at the Grand Trunk Train Depot on January 14, 1913 as he was attempting to flee the United States.

      • Release date
        Feb 26, 2009
      • Runtime
        29:53
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