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1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 78 min.)) : sd., col
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Directed by Johann Von Sydow
Justin A. Martell, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Susan M. Khaury Wellman, Tiny Tim, Bernie Stein, Eddie Rabin, Bobby Gonsalves, Jonas Mekas, Johnny Pineapple, Richard Barone
Narrated by Weird Al Yankovic, TINY TIM: KING FOR A DAY is a biographical doc about a musician who is not only well known for hits such as Tip Toe Through the Tulips but for his trail blazing personae that paved the way for other rock stars such as David Bowie, Prince, Iggy Pop and Boy George. An outcast from a young age, Herbert Khary's rise to stardom as Tiny Tim is the ultimate fairytale. Considered a freak by many of his peers, Tiny Tim left no one unaffected. His wedding on the Carson Show was watched by over 45 million Americans and his queer personality have been celebrated by the likes of Bob Dylan, Marilyn Manson and Lady Gaga. There were plans and hopes that Tiny Tim would be a lasting star, not only a novelty act but one man ruined these plans: Tiny Tim
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Mode of access: World Wide Web