Elephant Parts

Video
1981
1h

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

421

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Sketch Comedy Comedy Music

A collection of comedy skits and music videos, such as a game-show spoof called "Name That Drug", a visit to the office of the Clandestine Typing Service, and a man providing a skewed transl... Read allA collection of comedy skits and music videos, such as a game-show spoof called "Name That Drug", a visit to the office of the Clandestine Typing Service, and a man providing a skewed translation of a Mexican serenade for his girlfriend.A collection of comedy skits and music videos, such as a game-show spoof called "Name That Drug", a visit to the office of the Clandestine Typing Service, and a man providing a skewed translation of a Mexican serenade for his girlfriend.

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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

421

YOUR RATING

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callie-5

Which part of the elephant do you see?

Michael Nesmith was ahead of his time.

Beginning with Rodan, all the way through the final song, Elephant Parts is comprised of "Nez" and his friends stealing shots where they have to and having fun all along the way. There are too many good comedic shorts to list, but if you have an hour to spare, go rent this and give it a watch. Good music - Great laughs!

And no, that is NOT Terry "Hulk" Hogan. The actor's name is Steve Strong.

10abbey_rhode

good times

the first person who commented on this apparently doesn't have much of a sense of humor. This is a collection of hilarious off beat comedy skits (it's not a "movie") and if you have any sense of humor at all you will find something funny in this. and another thing, how could Hulk Hogan make it work? And bring integrity? All he does is walk around in a speedo, he didnt write the skit, he's just acting. thank you.

9DWebster-2

Good family entertainment, funny, good music

Comprises many segments which include comedy sketches and

musical videos. The comedy sketches include a variety of

subjects that mirror real life, while the musical portions are

very well done. Although this is an older video, it is more or

less timeless in its ability to entertain.

7klh_skyenet

See where music videos began!

If you appreciate the many talents of Michael Nesmith, this is a must see! The new DVD has it all, music, comedy, dancing and even newly added commentary by Mr. Nesmith, on the making of the film. "Light", one of the five music videos, is beautiful. I loved the way it was filmed. If you want to laugh, "Marnin Grita", "Bitty Soda" or "Name that Drug" should do the trick!! This was 60 minutes of complete entertainment. If you like good music or have a sense of humor, this is for you!

10sukara

Wow.

There is something really funny and really pleasant about this video film. I first saw this when I was a kid, and I will always remember the image of a vegetarian big game hunter blowing away lettuce and tomatoes in the produce section of a supermarket. The songs are great, as are the running gags. Some of it may be a little dated, but it's still pretty good stuff.

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Trivia
Winner of the First 'Video of the Year' GRAMMY.

Goofs
In the ending credits, "Saxophone" is misspelled as "Saxaphone".

Alternate versions
The 17½th Anniversary Edition DVD includes seven scenes not found on the LaserDisc version. They are not separated as deleted scenes but have been added into the program and total approx. 2 minutes:
"Foundation for the Tragically Hip" after "Magic"
"Giant Sea Squid" after "Large Detroit Car Company"
"Nachos" and "Pirate Alphabet - O" after "Food Chopper"
"Abject Poverty" and "Mariachi Trans Later" after "Who Wants To Know?"
"The Family Who Ate Their Young" after "Have A Nice Day"
These were not filmed for the DVD; the video quality is the same and clips from some of them had already appeared in the "Tonight (The Television Song)" video.

Connections
Featured in Repo Man (1984)

Soundtracks
Cruisin'
Written, Performed, and Produced by Michael Nesmith
from the Michael Nesmith audio L.P. "Infinite Rider On The Big Dogma"
Peaceful Music Co./Warner-Tamerlane; BMI