Wayne and Shuster Take an Affectionate Look at W.C. Fields

Canadian comedians Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster salute beloved funnyman W.C. Fields in this fun and fascinating “Show of the Week” documentary that ran as part of a series in the fall of 1964 on CBC-TV. With this retrospective, the duo offers telling insights into Fields’ life and work, painting a vivid portrait of a truly gifted artist, from his tumultuous childhood in Darby, Pa., his early days as a juggler in Europe, his work in the Ziegfeld Follies, and finally to his rise to the top of Hollywood. 51 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.