Rocco Urbisci

Rocco Urbisci

Rocco Urbisci is an American director, producer and film and television writer. Urbisci is best known for writing such films and television shows as Richard Pryor's Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling, The Richard Pryor Show and the made for television sequel to The Jerk entitled The Jerk, Too with Mark Blankfield replacing Steve Martin in the lead. Urbisci worked frequently with comedian George Carlin and produced and directed many of Carlin's comedy specials. He won an Emmy for producing the 1981 Lily Tomlin comedy special Lily: Sold Out. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rocco Urbisci, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Title: Rocco Urbisci
  • Popularity: 3.801
  • Known For: Directing
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  • Place of Birth: United States
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  • Also Known As: Rocko
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Rocco Urbisci Movies

  • 1990
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    George Carlin: Doin' It Again

    George Carlin: Doin' It Again

    7.571 1990 HD

    George Carlin brings his comedy back to New Jersey and this time talks about Offensive Language, Euphemisms, They're Only Words, Dogs, Things you...

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  • 2013
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    Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

    Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

    7.1 2013 HD

    Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.

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  • 2019
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    I Am Richard Pryor

    I Am Richard Pryor

    6.8 2019 HD

    The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer and iconic social satirist who transcended racial and social barriers with his...

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  • 1984
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    Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line

    Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line

    2 1984 HD

    In this concert, a take-off on the play "A Chorus Line," comic Billy Crystal uses the premise of auditions for a Broadway musical to play various...

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  • 2001
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    George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

    George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

    7.5 2001 HD

    George Carlin performs a hilarious set of never-before released material in "Complaints and Grievances." His 12th HBO special was recorded live at...

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  • 1992
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    George Carlin: Jammin' in New York

    George Carlin: Jammin' in New York

    7.93 1992 HD

    When George Carlin is asked which HBO concert is his favorite, his answer is always, "Jammin’ In New York." The show, taped at the Paramount...

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  • 1990
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    George Carlin: Doin' It Again

    George Carlin: Doin' It Again

    7.571 1990 HD

    George Carlin brings his comedy back to New Jersey and this time talks about Offensive Language, Euphemisms, They're Only Words, Dogs, Things you...

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  • 2005
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    George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing

    George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing

    7.4 2005 HD

    Carlin returns to the stage in his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for HBO®. His spot-on...

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  • 2008
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    George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya!

    George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya!

    7.854 2008 HD

    It's Bad For Ya, Carlin's Emmy nominated 14th and final HBO special from March of 2008 features Carlin's noted irreverent and unapologetic...

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  • 1986
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    George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

    George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

    7.103 1986 HD

    George Carlin is in top form with these stand-up recorded at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles in 1986. Routines included are "Losing Things,"...

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  • 1997
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    George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy

    George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy

    7.604 1997 HD

    George Carlin celebrates 40 years of comedy and here, he presents 2 new standup bits, comedian Jon Stewart gives an interview with him, and we look...

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  • 1996
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    George Carlin: George's Best Stuff

    George Carlin: George's Best Stuff

    7.5 1996 HD

    George's Best Stuff is a compilation of Carlin's legendary routines, including "A Place For My Stuff," "Dogs and Cats," Vitamins," "Baseball and...

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  • 1996
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    George Carlin: Back in Town

    George Carlin: Back in Town

    7.7 1996 HD

    Back in Town is George Carlin's ninth HBO special. It was also released on CD on September 17, 1996. This was also his first of many performances at...

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  • 1999
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    George Carlin: You Are All Diseased

    George Carlin: You Are All Diseased

    7.7 1999 HD

    Legendary comic Carlin comes back to the Beacon theater to angrily rant about airport security, germs, cigars, angels, children and parents, men,...

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  • 1997
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    George Carlin: Personal Favorites

    George Carlin: Personal Favorites

    7.5 1997 HD

    After starring in a dozen or so HBO Special Presentations, comedian George Carlin has amassed a substantial body of work in the cable channel's...

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  • 1999
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    Robert Schimmel: Unprotected

    Robert Schimmel: Unprotected

    6.9 1999 HD

    Stand-up comedy special starring uninhibited comic Robert Schimmel from the State Theater in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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  • 1986
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    Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

    Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

    6.4 1986 HD

    Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related...

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  • 1993
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    Jamie Foxx: Straight from the Foxxhole

    Jamie Foxx: Straight from the Foxxhole

    4.75 1993 HD

    His first stand-up comedy special, a must-have for every Foxx fan. Aired on HBO as his popularity began to soar on TV's "In Living Color" Featuring...

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  • 1990
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    The Earth Day Special

    The Earth Day Special

    8.6 1990 HD

    The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour...

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  • 1991
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    Chez Whoopi

    Chez Whoopi

    10 1991 HD

    Whoopi Goldberg hosts a stand-up comedy special and invites up-and-coming comedians to perform.

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  • 1991
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    Chez Whoopi

    Chez Whoopi

    10 1991 HD

    Whoopi Goldberg hosts a stand-up comedy special and invites up-and-coming comedians to perform.

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  • 1990
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    The Earth Day Special

    The Earth Day Special

    8.6 1990 HD

    The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour...

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  • 1987
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    The Roseanne Barr Show

    The Roseanne Barr Show

    7.5 1987 HD

    Roseanne's first HBO stand-up comedy special.

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  • 1987
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    The Roseanne Barr Show

    The Roseanne Barr Show

    7.5 1987 HD

    Roseanne's first HBO stand-up comedy special.

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  • 1987
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    The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party

    The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party

    1 1987 HD

    Comedy concert of comedian Joe Piscopo filmed live from UCLA.

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  • 1984
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    The Joe Piscopo Special

    The Joe Piscopo Special

    1 1984 HD

    This is an HBO Special in which Joe Piscopo has 60 minutes to try to do many of his famous impressions. He has mostly his Saturday Night Live friends...

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  • 1997
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    Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast

    Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast

    1 1997 HD

    Roast of Rodney Dangerfield recorded in Aspen on his 75th birthday.

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  • 1997
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    Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast

    Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast

    1 1997 HD

    Roast of Rodney Dangerfield recorded in Aspen on his 75th birthday.

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  • 1996
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    364 Girls A Year

    364 Girls A Year

    2 1996 HD

    Independent film

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  • 1986
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    George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

    George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

    7.103 1986 HD

    George Carlin is in top form with these stand-up recorded at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles in 1986. Routines included are "Losing Things,"...

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  • 1986
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    George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

    George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

    7.103 1986 HD

    George Carlin is in top form with these stand-up recorded at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles in 1986. Routines included are "Losing Things,"...

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  • 1988
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    George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

    George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

    7.171 1988 HD

    George Carlin changes his act by bringing politics into the act, but also talks about the People he can do without, Keeping People Alert, and Cars...

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  • 1986
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    George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

    George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head

    7.103 1986 HD

    George Carlin is in top form with these stand-up recorded at the Beverly Theater in Los Angeles in 1986. Routines included are "Losing Things,"...

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  • 1990
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    George Carlin: Doin' It Again

    George Carlin: Doin' It Again

    7.571 1990 HD

    George Carlin brings his comedy back to New Jersey and this time talks about Offensive Language, Euphemisms, They're Only Words, Dogs, Things you...

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  • 1996
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    George Carlin: Back in Town

    George Carlin: Back in Town

    7.7 1996 HD

    Back in Town is George Carlin's ninth HBO special. It was also released on CD on September 17, 1996. This was also his first of many performances at...

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  • 1992
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    George Carlin: Jammin' in New York

    George Carlin: Jammin' in New York

    7.93 1992 HD

    When George Carlin is asked which HBO concert is his favorite, his answer is always, "Jammin’ In New York." The show, taped at the Paramount...

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  • 1999
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    George Carlin: You Are All Diseased

    George Carlin: You Are All Diseased

    7.7 1999 HD

    Legendary comic Carlin comes back to the Beacon theater to angrily rant about airport security, germs, cigars, angels, children and parents, men,...

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  • 2001
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    George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

    George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

    7.5 2001 HD

    George Carlin performs a hilarious set of never-before released material in "Complaints and Grievances." His 12th HBO special was recorded live at...

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  • 2005
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    George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing

    George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing

    7.4 2005 HD

    Carlin returns to the stage in his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for HBO®. His spot-on...

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  • 1980
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    From Cleveland

    From Cleveland

    4 1980 HD

    Bob and Ray play two late night deejays, introducing sketches performed by several members of the SCTV cast.

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  • 1980
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    From Cleveland

    From Cleveland

    4 1980 HD

    Bob and Ray play two late night deejays, introducing sketches performed by several members of the SCTV cast.

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  • 1977
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    The Richard Pryor Special?

    The Richard Pryor Special?

    6.3 1977 HD

    Richard Pryor wanders around the NBC Studio, encountering various eccentrics. Meanwhile, the Reverend James L. White, the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin...

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  • 1981
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    Lily: Sold Out

    Lily: Sold Out

    6.5 1981 HD

    After taking her successful Broadway show to Las Vegas, Lily Tomlin is faced with a tough decision: soften her act for mass appeal, or keep her...

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  • 1987
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    The Roseanne Barr Show

    The Roseanne Barr Show

    7.5 1987 HD

    Roseanne's first HBO stand-up comedy special.

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  • 1978
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    NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

    NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

    1 1978 HD

    Walt Disney Presents, Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, Disney’s Wonderful World, Walt Disney, The Disney Sunday Movie, The Magical...

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  • 1981
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    Lily: Sold Out

    Lily: Sold Out

    6.5 1981 HD

    After taking her successful Broadway show to Las Vegas, Lily Tomlin is faced with a tough decision: soften her act for mass appeal, or keep her...

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  • 1984
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    The Jerk, Too

    The Jerk, Too

    3 1984 HD

    Navin Johnson heads to Los Angeles to attend the wedding of his pen pal, Marie. On the way, he runs across a gang of hobos whose leader, Diesel,...

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  • 2008
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    George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya!

    George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya!

    7.854 2008 HD

    It's Bad For Ya, Carlin's Emmy nominated 14th and final HBO special from March of 2008 features Carlin's noted irreverent and unapologetic...

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  • 1988
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    George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

    George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

    7.171 1988 HD

    George Carlin changes his act by bringing politics into the act, but also talks about the People he can do without, Keeping People Alert, and Cars...

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