The series was known for giving full creative freedom to its filmmakers and was notable for featuring the directorial debuts of Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, and Harry Shearer.
[1] The short films starred various notable actors, including DeVito, Crystal, Shearer, Guest, Reiner, Paul Reubens, Rhea Perlman, Tony Danza, George Wendt, John Ratzenberger, Michael McKean, and Bruno Kirby.
This short eventually evolved into Kirby's limo driver character Tommy Pischedda in This Is Spinal Tap.
[5] Dead Ringer: A satire of film noir movies with Christopher Guest starring in every role.
Short films: The Selling of Vince D'Angelo: A comedy about a corrupt New Jersey Congressman running for Senator.