Who is Harry Nilsson?

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"Harry Nilsson didn't do many (or I think any) live performances, so this is a good way to see some of his incredible-ness. There's an appearance he makes on a late night Playboy show in the late 60's, and he sings Good Old Desk. A beautiful version, in black and white video." – Fred Armisen, Documentary Now!, SNL

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Release Date:	Feb 6, 2006
Running Time:	116 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

synopsis

The documentary explores the enigmatic life and music of Harry Nilsson in an attempt to answer the question, "Who is Harry Nilsson?" The film includes new and archive audio and film including interviews with Robin Williams, Yoko Ono, Van Dyke Parks, Randy Newman, Ray Cooper, the Smothers Brothers, and Micky Dolenz. WHO IS HARRY NILSSON? uses promotional films, music videos, and home movies; segments from the unreleased documentary made during the recording of SON OF SCHIMILSSON (DID SOMEBODY DROP HIS MOUSE?; and includes excerpts from Nilsson's rare TV appearances in his BBC specials, the SMOTHERS BROTHERS COMEDY HOUR, PLAYBOY AFTER DARK, and in an episode of THE GHOSE AND MRS. MUIR.