Documentary on National Lampoon to Air on Sky Arte
A documentary titled 'Se non vieni a vedere questo film ammazziamo il cane' will premiere on Sky Arte HD on Friday, June 10. Directed by Douglas Tirola, the film chronicles the history of National Lampoon, the pioneering American humor magazine founded by three Harvard graduates: Henry Barba, Doug Kenney, and Robert Hoffman. Set against the backdrop of 1970s America, the magazine became a launchpad for comedy legends like John Belushi and Bill Murray, who later found fame on Saturday Night Live. The documentary features interviews and unpublished materials, tracing the magazine's influence from print to television and film.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Se non vieni a vedere questo film ammazziamo il cane' premieres on Sky Arte HD on June 10.
- Directed by Douglas Tirola.
- Focuses on National Lampoon, the first American humor magazine.
- Founded by Henry Barba, Doug Kenney, and Robert Hoffman, all Harvard graduates.
- Set in 1970s America, amid pop culture and creative freedom.
- Magazine launched comedians like John Belushi and Bill Murray, who later joined Saturday Night Live.
- Film includes interviews and unpublished materials.
- Sky Arte is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.
Entities
Artists
- Douglas Tirola
- Henry Barba
- Doug Kenney
- Robert Hoffman
- John Belushi
- Bill Murray
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- National Lampoon
- Saturday Night Live
- Artribune
Locations
- United States
- America