Movies by Marty Callner

Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)

Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)

In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, making her the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s winning election. This performance was more than a concert; it was a celebration of freedom, hope, and unity. Whitney’s powerhouse voice and emotional delivery brought joy and inspiration to a country newly liberated. Now, 30 years after the historic visit, The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) comes to the big screen for the first time. Digi...

Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas

Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas

Diva Las Vegas was a show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas starring Bette Midler performing as singer and comedian. The one-time performance was filmed for television; HBO released it as a TV special originally broadcast on January 18, 1997 and repeated on February 2, 1997. Midler won the 1997 Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for the special. Among the songs performed were The Rose, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, From A Distance, Friends, Wind Beneath My Wings, Stay With Me and Do You Want To ...

David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!

David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance!

Comedian David Brenner 2000 stand-up special.

Camelot

Camelot

Shot live from the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, this presentation of the 1980 Broadway revival of the beloved Lerner & Loewe classic follows King Arthur, who founds the kingdom of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. Their goal: fight for justice and right, but Arthur only sees his ideal crumble when his wife Guenevere falls in love with his favorite knight, Sir Lancelot.

New England Our Way

New England Our Way

The program is a fascinating look some at the key people involved with JAWS before it was released. It contains interviews with the “big three” of Scheider, Dreyfuss and Shaw, Steven Spielberg, and Martha’s Vineyard local Craig Kingsbury, who played Ben Gardner.

An Evening with Liza Minnelli

An Evening with Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli in concert at the New Orleans Theatre of the Performing Arts. This show was a combination of the two performances Minnelli did on November 24, 1979. Highlights include Minnelli singing "How Long Has This Been Going On?," "It's a Miracle," "True Love," "The Man I Love," "Some People," an old English folk ballad, and "Come in From the Rain". Liza also sings two songs from her recent Tony winning Broadway show "The Act" - a song and dance number called "Arthur in the Afternoon," with Roger Minami and the show-stopping "City Ligh...

Whitney Cummings: I'm Your Girlfriend

Whitney Cummings: I'm Your Girlfriend

The comedian and actor dishes up an hour of audacious adult humor taped in front of a live audience at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

I'm Still Here... Damn It!

I'm Still Here... Damn It!

Pregnant legendary controversial comedian Sandra Bernhard performs her Off-Broadway show that combines stand up, storytelling and musical performance. She also talks about the female musicians who paved the way for female artists today.

The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Arena Show

The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Arena Show

18 January 2003 at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, USA "Street Fighting Man" "If You Can't Rock Me" "Don't Stop" "Monkey Man" "Angie" "Let It Bleed" "Midnight Rambler" "Thru and Thru" "Happy" "You Got Me Rocking" "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" "Honky Tonk Women" (with Sheryl Crow) "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" (B-stage) "When the Whip Comes Down" (B-stage) "Brown Sugar" (B-stage) "Jumpin' Jack Flash" Extras Band Commentaries: "Street Fighting Man" "Happy" "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" Sher...

Dane Cook: Above It All

Dane Cook: Above It All

Join Dane Cook on October 5th for his latest stand-up comedy event ‘Above It All’ filmed from his front porch overlooking Los Angeles. This all new comedy routine is his third w/ director Marty Callner (Vicious Circle, Isolated Incident). Don’t miss out on this epic comedy special.

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor.

The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern

The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern

The Rolling Stones embarked on the Licks World Tour in 2002 and 2003 to celebrate their 40th anniversary, featuring the band performing in arenas and stadiums in addition to the occasional theatre. In November 2002, the Stones arrived in Los Angeles to perform at a packed Wiltern Theatre, treating fans to a set heavy on rarities which feel right at home in such an intimate setting. While some of the hits are performed, this night at the Wiltern is for the rarely played classics, including Stray Cat Blues, No Expectations and a cover of Ever...

Standing Room Only: Diana Ross

Standing Room Only: Diana Ross

If ever there’s a moment that brilliantly and perfectly illustrates the star-power possessed by Diana Ross, it is the opening of her 1978-1979 stage show, captured on tape for this Home Box Office television special. Beginning with the star’s face projected on a large screen, mouthing the words to her #1 hit “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” the scene cuts to Miss Ross (draped in furs and jewels, of course) sauntering down a white, almost surreal staircase. At the bottom of the stairs – during the joyous, climactic crescendo of the song – ...

Robin Williams: Off the Wall

Robin Williams: Off the Wall

Robin Williams stand up special.

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.

Classic Whitney: Live from Washington, D.C.

Following her smash hit success with "The Bodyguard" with Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston's fame rose to global superstar. In this 1997 HBO Special, Whitney Houston shows off her chops, demonstrating why she earned the name "The Voice" by soaring to amazing heights, and invites some of her friends up on stage, including Bobby Brown, Bebe Winans and more.

Steve Martin: On Location with Steve Martin

Steve Martin: On Location with Steve Martin

Steve Martin's HBO special was recorded as one of the network's On Location series of stand-up comedy specials. Taped on October 31, 1976, this previously unreleased show provides a rare and uncensored look at Martin's early act.

Whitney Cummings: I Love You

Whitney Cummings: I Love You

In her second one-hour Comedy Central special, taped at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine, CA, Whitney dissects her recent breakup, her TV show, and the troubling voices in her head. This extended and uncensored version is sure to keep you laughing for days.