 "Likely Stories" was one Pay-TV s first original comedy programs. The one-hour shows were a mixed-bag of short films, videos, and animation that helped define the cutting-edge of today s no-holds- barred cable comedy programming. Each episode was chock-full of notable comedy stars eager to dabble in pay-cable s new found freedoms. The programs also featured the some of the earliest directing efforts of many of today s hottest filmmakers. Danny DeVito, Rob Reiner, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer are among the comedy stars who directed and appeared in short films for this unique anthology series.