Sock It to Me: The Legend of George Schlatter is a feature documentary celebrating the remarkable career of legendary producer, director, and writer George Schlatter. Spanning more than six decades, Schlatter’s career includes classic variety shows and groundbreaking television programs such as Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In and Real People.
Laugh-In transformed television comedy and introduced iconic catchphrases such as “Sock it to me” and “Here comes the judge,” along with the celebrated “Flying Fickle Finger of Fate” award. Throughout his career, Schlatter has earned three Emmy Awards and 25 nominations. His many other honors include a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, three NAACP Image Awards, Golden Globe recognition, Television Critics Association Awards, a Directors Guild of America Award, and the Producers Guild of America’s Man of the Year Award.
Featuring interviews with Lily Tomlin, Goldie Hawn, Lionel Richie, Tom Hanks, Berry Gordy, Martin Short, Jimmy Kimmel, John Cleese, Byron Allen, Billy Crystal, and many others, the documentary traces Schlatter’s extraordinary journey; from his early days booking talent at the legendary Ciro’s nightclub to the contemporary Netflix special Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate.
Over the course of his career, Schlatter has touched nearly every facet of comedy and entertainment, producing hundreds of hours of television and live performances, and even several presidential inaugural celebrations.
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