Wait for Your Laugh

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Rose Marie... her name and legacy were unknown to me until now, so I am so glad that the director Jason Wise set out to ensure that this giant of entertainment receives her due. What a character she was - the most famous radio entertainer at age 4 continued for 87 years to sing and make people laugh! Only one with such a long career in entertainment! You will see a 94 year old Rose Marie in the place where she is most comfortable - under the lights telling us about her big loves - her career and her husband! What a story... worth watching!

She was such a talented performer, but my wife and I didn't realize that until we saw this movie. Highly recommended!

These filmmakers will go places. What a remarkable film. Created in the closing chapter of Rose Marie's life, the Wises unobtrusively mine the memories and memorabilia of this remarkable performer. A singer, a comedian, an actor on radio, stage and screen, Rose Marie's career pretty much covered every aspect of 20th Century entertainment. The film also has the intrigue of the mob, the hilarity of her comedy roles, the tragedy of her husband's death, the pathos of her struggle to keep working as she ages. She is the one who got Morey Amsterdam on the Dick Van Dyke Show. She is the one who launched Tim Conway's career. The movie is obviously about Rose Marie, but also about so much more-how well do we live our lives? How do we reflect back on them from the perspective of old age? How do we cope with struggle and success? Rose Marie believed in her talent. She was a person who forged her own path and followed her gut. I am so glad she did. She deserved far more accolades than she ever got in life. This film is a gorgeously made tribute. Also, be sure to watch the extras.

I mainly knew Rose Marie first as Sally Rogers on the legendary "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and then as her earlier self as a pre-teen named Baby Rose Marie who appeared in various revue-type films during the '30s. This documentary of her as she's interviewed near the end of her life discusses both those highlights as well as when she first played Vegas, her post-DVD life and career, and her marriage to musician Bobby Guy and the daughter that resulted who is among the interviewees in this film. It's mainly the last part I mentioned that I was most fascinated by especially the fact that Bobby worked in Bing Crosby's band. Also that after he passed in 1964-while Rose was still working on DVD-she never remarried. There are also great interviews with her former co-stars of Dick Van Dyke and Carl Reiner as well as several color home movies of what the show looked like as they were filming. So on that note, that's a high recommendation for Wait for Your Laugh.

This is a one of a kind lifelong entertainment career involving mobsters, vaudeville, radio, movies and tv. She saw it all, she did it all, but mostly unique because she is apparently a decent human being. What other entertainers moved in such circles for decades but maintained a relatively stable personal life. I cannot think of m(any).

She really defined the entertainer like few have done. Many only know her from Dick Van Dyke and Hollywood Squares not reaping knowledge of her long career. Had no idea she was so mafia protected and connected. And was unaware of her marriage her famous musician. She loved to perform! Nice documentary

A wonderful documentary showcasing an amazing woman. For anyone who loves show business, this movie is a great way to appreciate them. From vaudeville to streaming, Rose Marie did it all. Sometimes with grace, sometimes with grit, always with love. Get your ticket for an enjoyable experience.

I had no idea of this women's huge contribution to the entertainment industry until I seen this documentary. I knew her as the wise cracking side kick along with buddy as the co-writers in the Dick Van Dyke show.. She was hilarious.. On Hollywood squares, I thought, funny, but kinda sad. I had know idea of her career.. After watching this documentary, I was so impressed by her. Such a lovely woman. I immediately tried to tell everyone to watch this film, but sadly it's to late. I don't think she ever got the recognition she deserved. The so called celebrities of today,, pufff. They have know idea what it took back then.. Sit back and watch this.. If your not impressed or in tears by the end , check your pulse.

And she got it. I saw the show in Chicago in mid-January, and I was blown away! I am a huge fan of the golden age of entertainment, and Rose Marie was such an integral part of its history, with all that she contributed to vaudeville, radio, Broadway, TV, etc. Having Rose Marie herself narrating most of the show, instead of just being the subject of the movie and having others talk for her, makes this a unique and special documentary. She led such a wonderfully diverse and captivating life, and gave so much of herself to the entertainment world and her fans. Only she could tell her story properly and with such humor and love, but having those who loved and knew her best join in, like her daughter Noopy, Peter Marshall, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, and her best friend Ruthie-it was a testament to the positive impact she had on those around her. Jason and Christina did a wonderful job of letting Rose Marie shine, and they should be very proud of this very special film. Those of us in the theater laughed and cried together. Thank you for such a delightful and lively documentary about one of the true treasures of our time! As sad as I was to hear of her passing, I'm very happy that Rose Marie lived to see the finished project and witnessed the effect it had on her family, friends, and fans. Thanks to the vision of Jason and Christina, she went out on top, and we will always have this remarkable narrative of her extraordinary life.