Weird Al: Never Off Beat
2023
Computer Files, Websites
Call him a creative genius or just plain wacky. Either way Alfred Yankovic has carved his own brand of comedic parodies, polka medleys, and original songs. It began at age 7 with an accordion purchase from a door-to-door salesman. Soon he appeared in the Dr. Demento radio show. The “Weird Al” moniker was added in college since he was not the typical Cal Poly architecture student. The “My Bologna” parody of “My Sharona” was written in a studio restroom. Michael Jackson loved Al’s “Eat It” version of “Beat It”. Then in 2018 fans would raise {dollar}40,000 to promote a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the outcast who never fit in.
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Author:
Schlumberger, Roxane, film directorAl Yankovic, Weird, actorLegacy Distribution (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Work:
Imprint:
Legacy Distribution, 2023.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2023.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (50 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by Legacy Distribution in 2023.
Performers:
Weird Al Yankovic
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
BRN:
465855
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/13547336/external-image - Cover Image