Where to Watch Stiller & Meara’s Work Before Diving Into Ben Stiller’s Doc

Actor, director, and producer Ben Stiller offers a heartfelt and moving portrait of his parents, comedy icons Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, in the Apple TV+ series Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost. Offering a glimpse behind the curtain, the documentary explores the work and impact of the beloved comedy duo Stiller and Meara, while also delving into their personal lives with daughter Amy and son Ben, who narrates the film.

In the film, Stiller explores the profound impact his parents had on comedy and culture, while also reflecting on their relationship with each other and their children. Featuring home movies and clips provided by Stiller, the film offers a heartfelt tribute to his parents’ legacy, delivering a raw and emotional portrait of the couple, both of whom have since passed.

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Jerry, who died in 2020, followed Anne by five years and was remembered as a beloved comedic force whose partnership with his wife helped define a generation, though their professional collaboration as a comedy duo often created tension as the two became inseparable in the public eye. “I don’t know where the act ends and the marriage begins,” commented Meara in the trailer.

Over a joint career spanning over 50 years, Stiller and Meara collaborated on several TV shows, specials, and movies. Before watching Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost, dive into their long and vast career with these few standout television appearances.

1 The Ed Sullivan Show (April 7, 1963)

Meara and Stiller appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show 36 times on the show in total. They were among the more frequent variety-show guests of that era, thanks to their witty sketches and the novelty of being a comedic married couple. Key episodes featuring the duo include Season 21 Episode 33, where they guested with Ella Fitzgerald, Richard Harris, George Carlin, and did a sketch about a high-school reunion; Season 22 Episode 30, Season 23 Episode 18, and Season 23 Episode 19.

The Ed Sullivan Show is available to stream on Pluto TV. and Amazon FeeVee.

2 The Carol Burnett Show (November 1, 1972)

Meara and Stiller were featured on the legendary variety show in Season 6 Episode 8, titled “With Peggy Lee, Jerry Stiller, Anne Meara.” The duo performed a part of their act and participated in sketches, including a parody soap-opera sketch titled “As the Stomach Turns.”

You can stream The Carol Burnett Show on Peacock, Tubi, and Shout! Factory TV.

3 Rhoda (Dec 20, 1976 & Jan 3, 1977)

In the 1970s, Stiller and Meara appeared together twice on the sitcom Rhoda, where Meara had a semi-regular role in the show’s third season as Sally Gallagher and Stiller guest-starred as her character’s ex-husband. The duo appeared in Season 3 Episode 2, titled “A Touch of Classy,” and Episode 14, titled “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”

Rhoda is available for purchase on DVD on Amazon.

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4 Archie Bunker’s Place (March 9, 1980)

The duo appeared together in the All in the Family spinoff in Season 1 Episode 23, titled “Veronica’s Ex.” In the episode, Meara played Veronica Rooney while Stiller played her ex-husband, Carmine.

Archie Bunker’s Place is available to stream with ads on both Tubi and The Roku Channel.

5 The King of Queens (February 24, 2003 – May 14, 2007)

Stiller and Meara reunited on several episodes of The King of Queens, in which Stiller played the role of Arthur Spooner and Meara portrayed Veronica Olchin, the mother of Spence and later the wife of Arthur. Episodes featuring the couple include “S’Poor House” (Season 5 Episode 17), “Dog Shelter” (Season 5 Episode 23), “Multiple Plots” (Season 6 Episode 17), and the series finale “China Syndrome” (Season 9 Episodes 12/13), just to name a few.

The King of Queens is available for streaming on Peacock, Paramount+, and Pluto TV.

7 Planes: Fire and Rescue (July 18, 2014)

The duo provided the voices to a married RV couple in the animated film Planes: Fire and Rescue, an in-universe sequel to Pixar’s Cars. It would be the final time they would work together before Meara died in 2015.

The toon is available to stream on Disney+.

Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost is available on Apple TV+ October 24.

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