Film 1979. Written by Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson and Harry Shearer. Directed by Albert Brooks. Starring Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson and Harry Shearer. Source Features: BBB (19) TIMELINE (29) MAP (2) QUOTES (2) THEMES (1) SOURCE CATEGORY MAP Find a Source All MediaAdvertisingAnimated FilmAnimated SeriesComedy ActsComic BooksComic StripsFilmLiteratureMagazinesMusicOtherRadioTheaterTV SeriesVideo Games Search Records Record Name/DescriptionRecord Comments All SourcesReal Life Categories All GroupsBogus Business BureauFictitious TimelineMake Believe MapOther Order by Record Name GroupCategorySubcategory ASCDESC Total Record Results: 54 - Medium: FILM

# Record Name Group  Category Subcategory BOGUS BUSINESS BUREAU 1 Airport '76 BBB Video Movies-Action Airport '76 Movie that studio executive Martin Brand mentions when complaining about the lack of real movie stars in the movie. The voice on the phone is Jennings Lang who produced real life movies Airport 1975, Airport '77 and The Concorde... Airport '79. 2 Arizona Veterinary Clinic BBB Pets Pet Services Arizona Veterinary Clinic Warren Yeager's veterinary clinic in Phoenix. One of the finest veterinary clinics in the new southwest.   3 Audi-O Monitor BBB Technology Medical Devices Audi-O Monitor Equipment visible during Warren Yeager's horse operation, which goes horribly wrong. 4 Benjamin Franklin Grammar School BBB Education Primary Schools Benjamin Franklin Grammar School School that the Yeager children attend in Phoenix. 5 Bird Mark 14 Ventilator BBB Technology Medical Devices Bird Mark 14 Ventilator Equipment visible during Warren Yeager's horse operation, which goes horribly wrong. 6 Desert Plaza Shopping Center BBB Retail Shopping Centers Desert Plaza Shopping Center Shopping center where Jeannette Yeager requests to meet Albert Brooks following her absence the first week of filming, where she informs him that he can film her medical procedure. 7 Dr. Ann Kramer BBB Healthcare Therapy Dr. Ann Kramer Psychologist from the institute, present at the monthly feedback meeting. 8 Dr. Hill BBB Healthcare Therapy Dr. Hill Psychologist from the institute, present at the monthly feedback meeting. 9 Dr. Jeremy Noland BBB Healthcare Therapy Dr. Jeremy Noland Project coordinate for the institute, present at the monthly feedback meeting. 10 Dr. Maxwell Rennert BBB Healthcare Obstetrics Dr. Maxwell Rennert Jeannette Yeager's gynecologist, previously involved in a scandal in which he became known as 'the baby broker'. 11 Dr. Theodore Cleary BBB Healthcare Therapy Dr. Theodore Cleary Psychologist from the institute, present at the monthly feedback meeting, who later writes a scathing book about the project. 12 Enttinauer 226-XL BBB Technology Audiovisual Devices Enttinauer 226-XL A startling breakthrough in technology. The smallest most versatile motion picture camera ever made. From Holland. Worn over the head. 13 Goodnight Saturday BBB Video TV-Comedy Goodnight Saturday TV show on NBC a TV anchor mentions when listing Albert Brooks' credits, most likely a stand-in for Saturday Night Live: Why, he's made me laugh on the Tonight Show, the Late Show with Ed Sullivan, and I know you've seen his short films on NBC's Good Night Saturday. 14 Graphicon 8000 BBB Technology Computer Products Graphicon 8000 Amazing computer that reveals what each family member's face will photograph like from every conceivable angle, and provide a readout of their screen presence. 15 Journal of American Psychology BBB Media Magazines-misc Journal of American Psychology Journal for which Dr. Theodore Cleary is writing a series of article based on Albert Brook's documentary film project. 16 Lowell Real Estate BBB Services Realty Services Lowell Real Estate Real estate company that sells Albert Brooks his new house, directly across the street from the Yeager family, the subjects of his documentary film.   17 National Institute of Human Behavior BBB Research Institutes Institutes National Institute of Human Behavior Institute that sponsors Albert Brook's documentary film project. 18 Nightmare in the Desert BBB Literature Books-Sociology Nightmare in the Desert The Yeager family wakes up to the first in a series of five articles in the Arizona Republic newspaper from a new book about the documentary called Nightmare in the Desert by Dr. Theodore Cleary, using familiar catchphrases like Mind Control and Psychological Rape.   19 Stanley's Gift Shop BBB Retail Gift Shops Stanley's Gift Shop Gift shop at the airport, represented at the opening banquet. FICTITIOUS TIMELINE 20 January 4, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 4, 1978 Day 1. The Yeager family returns from their trip to Hawaii, and filming for Albert Brooks' new documentary begins.   21 January 5, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 5, 1978 Day 2. After a disastrous first night of filming, Jeannette Yeager decides to leave to spend the weekend with her friend Bonnie.   22 January 7, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 7, 1978 Day 3. Filming resumes in the Yeager household, now without Jeannette, who left to spend the weekend with her friend Bonnie following a disastrous first night, during which she and Warren argued about her cramps.   23 January 8, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 8, 1978 Day 4. Jeannette Yeager asks to meet with Albert Brooks privately at the Desert Plaza Shopping Center, informing him that she plans to return home that evening, and that because she's grateful for Albert's decision to let her leave, she is going to allow him to film her upcoming medical procedure.   24 January 9, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 9, 1978 Day 5. Albert Brooks' film crew follows Jeannette Yeager to her gynecologist appointment.   25 January 10, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 10, 1978 Day 6. Jeannette Yeager calls Albert Brooks to discuss recent events, waking him up. She informs him that her grandmother had a stroke, which she will later die from, and Albert will film the funeral.   26 January 15, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Death Dates January 15, 1978 Day 11. Albert Brooks films Warren preparing for horse surgery, which goes horribly wrong when the horse is given too much sedation, and dies.   27 January 18, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Death Dates January 18, 1978 Day 14. Jeannette Yeager informed that her grandmother passed away from her stroke. Mentioned during Albert's narration for Day 16 - the day of the funeral. 28 January 20, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 20, 1978 Day 16. Jeannette Yeager's grandmother's funeral.   29 January 21, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 21, 1978 Day 17. The entire family now grief-stricken after the death of the horse and Jeannette's grandmother, the following week is one of the most depressing periods that Albert Brooks had experienced since early childhood. 30 January 23, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 23, 1978 Day 19. The grief-stricken Yeager family is lifeless, with Warren sleeping up to 18 hours a day. 31 January 24, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 24, 1978 Day 20. Albert Brooks is unable to snap Warren Yeager out of his depressed funk. 32 January 25, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 25, 1978 Day 21. Albert Brooks calls Jeannette Yeager to discuss the family's lifeless depressed situation. She assures him that it's going to get better.   33 January 28, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 28, 1978 Day 24. Jeannette Yeager invites some friends over for a barbecue. It doesn't go well. 34 January 30, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events January 30, 1978 Day 26. Albert Brooks dresses up as a clown to suprise and cheer up the depressed Yeager family.   35 February 2, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events February 2, 1978 Day 29. Albert Brooks attends a monthly feedback and input session with the institute and the studio. 36 February 6, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events February 6, 1978 Day 33. Albert Brooks gifts the Yeager family his big screen TV. 37 February 14, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events February 14, 1978 Day 41. The Yeager family visits an amusement park. 38 February 19, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events February 19, 1978 Day 46. The Yeager family wakes up to the first in a series of five articles in the Arizona Republic newspaper from a new book about the documentary called Nightmare in the Desert by Dr. Theodore Cleary, using familiar catchphrases like Mind Control and Psychological Rape.   39 February 20, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events February 20, 1978 Day 47. The Yeager family is harassed by local news reporters. 40 February 22, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events February 22, 1978 Day 49. The Yeager family continues to be harassed by local news reporters. 41 February 23, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events February 23, 1978 Day 50. Warren Yeager is harassed by local news reporters at work. 42 February 24, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events February 24, 1978 Day 51. The Yeager family continues being harassed by local news reporters, this time while seeing a movie. 43 February 25, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events February 25, 1978 Day 52. Following a meeting requested by the head of the institute, Dr. Steven Hayward, Albert Brooks' documentary film project is canceled. Desperate for some sort of ending, Albert is inspired by the end of the third greatest movie of all time, Gone With the Wind, and he burns down the Yeager's house while dressed like a clown for his next engagement.       44 July 4, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events July 4, 1978 Date that Albert Brooks mentions, begging the Yeager family not to quit his documentary: I got nothing on you. I got no birthdays. I don't have arty holidays. I got nothing. Where am I gonna be July 4? Sitting along in L.A.? No, I wanna be here with you, filming you! 45 October 31, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events October 31, 1978 Date that Albert Brooks mentions, begging the Yeager family not to quit his documentary: Where am I gonna be Halloween? Sitting alone? No. I wanna follow Lisa around in her cute little costume. 46 November 23, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events November 23, 1978 Date that Albert Brooks mentions, begging the Yeager family not to quit his documentary: What about Thanksgiving? I wanna see you eat the ham. I wanna watch you carve the ham. And Christmas? Oh, please. I wanna be here for Christmas! I want the 12-foot tree with the angel hair and popcorn balls! 47 December 25, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events December 25, 1978 Date that Albert Brooks mentions, begging the Yeager family not to quit his documentary: What about Thanksgiving? I wanna see you eat the ham. I wanna watch you carve the ham. And Christmas? Oh, please. I wanna be here for Christmas! I want the 12-foot tree with the angel hair and popcorn balls! 48 December 31, 1978 Dates 20th Century: 70s Events December 31, 1978 Date that Albert Brooks mentions after the Yeager family quits his documentary: I mean, they were gonna five me a year. They were gonna give me a whole year. I was gonna do something nice. I was gonna end with New Year's! Up! Up! The beginning! New! Something so audiences can go home and smile! MAKE BELIEVE MAP 49 Movie Jail Map Detention Centers Jails Movie Jail Joke that Albert Brooks makes after his documentary film project is canceled: There's no law that says, what, start real can't end fake. What are they gonna do? Put me in Movie Jail? It's a fake jail. Come on. It's a fake jail. Come on. 50 View Crest Heights Drive Map Transit Routes Streets-Drives View Crest Heights Drive The street ending in a Cul-de-sac where the Yeager family lives. OTHER 51 Albert Brooks Other Quotes Quotes Albert Brooks Albert Brooks: What's the biggest movie ever made? Come on. We'll take, we'll borrow. That's the meaning of art. You borrow a little, put it together, it's something new. What's the biggest movie? Star Wars. How did it end? Zoom! They blew up the plant! Fantastic! We can do that How did they do it? 52 Albert Brooks Other Quotes Quotes Albert Brooks Albert Brooks: I shouldn't be hard on myself. We got good scenes here. You're right. Hey, it's a good movie. We got nice things. We got animals, we got kids. We got sunny days. What else do you want? So it ended eight months early, like an abortion. It's an abortion. This thing's an abortion. I'm involved in an abortion. Oh god, I'm in big trouble. 53 Untitled Other Themes Shield, The #2F4756 #53508B #000000 54 Walker Family Half-Dollar Other Money Currency Walker Family Half-Dollar Coin minted by the Franklin Mint as consolation for the Walker family not being picked for Albert Brook's documentary film project.

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