The Magic Box

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special(en)

In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way, all done in front of a camera, without an audience, and in one take. After his set, Norm's friends and fellow comics gather to salute him.

Sermon on the Mount(en)

Jerrod Carmichael explores aspects of the black experience through interviews with his family in this HBO Special.

VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments(en)

A countdown of 100 of the most shocking moments in music, hosted by Chris Jericho.

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC(en)

Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.

Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story(en)

Freddy Krueger hosts a retrospective special/making-of "Freddy's Dead."

Blackadder: The Lost Pilot(en)

Sir Tony Robinson takes a journey back in time to find out where Blackadder really began, and to uncover the story of the previously-unseen pilot episode.

Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow (Live from Madison Square Garden)(en)

The electrifying FutureSex/LoveShow finds Justin Timberlake stunning a sold-out crowd at New York's Madison Square Garden. Fans seeking pulse-pounding versions of "My Love," "Rock Your Body," "Cry Me a River" and "SexyBack" will not be disappointed.

A World Without Beethoven?(en)

"What would the world be like without Beethoven?" That’s the provocative question posed by this music documentary from Deutsche Welle. To answer it, the film explores how Ludwig van Beethoven's innovations continue to have an impact far beyond the boundaries of classical music, 250 years after his birth.

Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days(en)

For more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and inclusion around the globe by using the universal tools of music, empathy and celebrity. Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days reflects upon the efforts that have earned the show respect and qualification around the globe. The special also chronicles the creation and introduction of a Black family of Sesame Street Muppets, Wes and Elijah Walker, a father-and-son duo who are at the heart of Sesame Workshop’s new racial justice initiative Coming Together.

A Night to Die For(en)

TV special worth watching if only for the incongruous interviews with Wayne Newton, Wayne Gretzky, Kareem Abdul Jabar, Rudolph Giuliani, Mike Ditka, and Ice-T. Aired on CBS ahead of a screening of Die Hard 2, the day before the third film was released.

America | A Tribute to Heroes(en)

A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just 10 days after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon to raise money for the victims and their families,

Top Gear France - Meet me in Japan(fr)

The three hosts are assigned a new mission: if they want the producers to green-light another season, they must find The Stig who mysteriously disappeared on his trip to Japan.

Top Gear France - The Peruvian Quest(fr)

Le Tone got lost in Peru when he was trying to find an ancient Inca temple, Philippe and Bruce must find him. Aboard a car, of course.

Concert for Diana(en)

Live broadcast of the concert at Wembley Stadium in London on July 1st 2007 to commemorate the life of Princess Diana on what would have been her 46th birthday. It was broadcast live to over 140 countries.

Harry Styles at the BBC(en)

The BBC has supported Harry since the beginning of his career as a solo artist and his time in One Direction. In a BBC Music exclusive, Harry Styles performs new tracks from his number one debut album as a solo artist, alongside covers of classic songs. He's accompanied by his band and performs in front of a live studio audience. Nick Grimshaw talks to Harry about his extraordinary career in music to date, his future ambitions and his debut acting role in Dunkirk. Harry and Grimmy also have some fun with some very special friends as they take time away from the studio to spend a day out in Manchester.

The Fabelmans: A Family in Film(en)

A fascinating behind-the-scenes special about Steven Spielberg's "The Fabelmans."

The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan(en)

Everyone has a skeleton or two in his or her closet, but what about the director behind some of the most successful thrillers ever to hit the silver screen? Could M. Night Shyamalan be hiding a deep, dark secret that drives his macabre cinematic vision? Now viewers will be able to find out firsthand what fuels The Sixth Sense director's seemingly supernatural creativity as filmmakers interview Shyamalan as well as the cast and crew members who have worked most closely with him over the years. Discover the early events that shaped the mind of a future master of suspense in a documentary that is as fascinating as it is revealing.

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs(en)

Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Benefiting NEXT for Autism, the special features stand-up performances, sketches and short films.

Latin Grammy Celebrates: Them and Their Music(es)

Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson(en)

In honor of Homer's journey to the Hall of Fame, MLB all-stars and Springfield locals look back at the greatest corporate softball game ever played.