The Groove Tube (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1974, The Groove Tube is a comedy film directed by Ken Shapiro, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Chevy Chase makes his film debut in this riotous collection of live skits. Directed by Ken Shapiro and featuring Chase, Richard Belzer and others, The Groove Tube mocks TV Land and its trappings by spoofing kids' shows -- from a marijuana-smoking Koko the Clown who resides in Make Believe Land, to Safety Sam, the penis with a plan who gleefully informs the audience of the perils of casual sex.
Who’s in it. The Groove Tube stars Ken Shapiro as Ko-ko / Boss / 'Near You' Singer / Robert Elgin / Mahetma Yenta / Lionel Elgin / Dancing Man, Chevy Chase as The Fingers / Geritan / Four Leaf Clover, Richard Belzer as Rodriguez / Leo Batfish / The President / The Hooker and Buzzy Linhart as The Hitchhiker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Groove Tube has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Groove Tube page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Groove Tube tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Groove Tube (1974)?
- In US, The Groove Tube is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Groove Tube worth watching?
- The Groove Tube holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Groove Tube?
- The Groove Tube stars Ken Shapiro, Chevy Chase, Richard Belzer, Buzzy Linhart and Richmond Baier.
- When was The Groove Tube released?
- The Groove Tube was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.