LIVE FROM THE LONDON PALLADIUM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY NEW YEAR (1990)
Variety show celebrating 80 years of the London Palladium, broadcast Live on new Year’s Eve 1990.
Starring: Russ Abbot, Bea Arthur, George Baker, Michael Ball, Joe Black, Max Bygraves, Charlie Cairoli, Geoff Capes, Anne Charleston, Barry Craine, Jim Dale, Bobby Davro, Elaine Delmar, Graham Fletcher, Peter Goodwright, Polly Hemingway, Robin Houston, Roy Hudd, Grace Kennedy, Rustie Lee, John Lenahan. Len Lowe, Guy Mitchell, Andrew O’Connor, Suzi Quatro, Joan Regan, Liz Robertson, Paul Shane, Ian Smith, Don Smoothey, Pipe Major John Spoore, The Beverley Sisters, Dave Willetts, Michael Williams, Gary Wilmot, Ernie Wise, Mark Wynter, The Alan Harding Dancers, The Stephen Hill Singers, The Palladium Orchestra.
Run Time: 1 hour 46 Minutes
'DOLLY' - DOLLY PARTON SHOW 
Traditional variety show, featuring music, comedy skits and various guest stars.
Four complete episodes here, including 'A TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN THANKSGIVING'
1987 1 DISC
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GEORGE FORMBY - THE FRIDAY SHOW 1960
His last solo performance available complete and uncut. Entertainer and
ukulele king George Formby stars in this edition of 'The Friday
Show'. George reminisces on his life and career, with stories punctuated by
some of his most well known songs.
BBC 1960 40 Minutes
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PERRY COMO SUN PLAZA HALL TOKYO 1979
Songs are:
Hello Young Lovers / The Way You Look Tonight / The Way We Were / Beautiful
Noise
You Light Up My Life / Temptation / Without A Song / Till The End Of Time /
Catch A Falling Star / Round And Round / Don’t Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes /
Feelings / You Are The Sunshine Of My Life / If / It’s Impossible / Way Marie /
You’ll Never Walk Alone / Sakura / And I Love You So
57 minutes
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS 1971 ALL WINNERS SHOW
& OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS LOOKING BACK
The very last episode with Hughie Green and an array of past winners
including Lena Zavaroni, Peters and Lee, Les Dawson, Little and Large ..etc
1978
2 discs
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SHOWTIME
Vintage TV variety from London. Filmed in the UK for American audiences.
Starring: George Gobel, Ray Allen, Georgia Brown, Soupy Sales, The Pipes and
Drums of the first Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Finn
John, Kenneth McKellar, The Peddlers, Roy Castle, Susan Maughan, Derek Dene,
Jimmy Edwards, The Four Freshmen, Kathy Kirby, The Grand Picasso, Manitas De
Plata, Mac Ronay, Spectacle D'Animation Philippe Genty, Frank Fontaine. With
Jack Parnell and his orchestra. With original US tv ads
3 DISC SET 1968 Total run time: 3 Hours B&W
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*SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM
Making its debut on ITV's opening weekend in 1955, Sunday Night at the London
Palladium established itself as a weekly highlights for the British viewing
public. Gaining average viewing figures of 14 million viewers it is undoubtedly
one of the main shows that helped establish commercial television in the UK.
Lasting fourteen years until 1969 and with a revival series in the mid 70s the
show was hosted by a number of performers, including Tommy Trinder, Bruce
Forsyth and Jimmy Tarbuck. This DVD set released to celebrate the London
Palladium's centenary contains some of the best of what little remains in the
archives for the original run from the 1950s and '60s. It also includes the
special two-hander show from February 1961 that featured only Norman Wisdom and
Bruce Forsyth, alongside some of the remaining shows from the 1970s revival.
3 Discs set Run Time: 490 minutes
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*SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM VOLUME 2
This was a weekly television event that appealed to all classes, denominations and age groups - an unquestionable success which still provides a high benchmark that today's variety shows can only aspire to. This DVD set contains some of the best of what remains in the archives and includes Bruce Forsyth, Jimmy Tarbuck. Cliff Richard and the Shadows, The Searchers, Frankie Howerd, The Hollies, Arthur Haynes, Des O Connor, Cleo Laine, The Johnny Dankworth Seven and many more.
2 DISC SET
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ANDY WILLIAMS: MOON RIVER AND ME
This TV version Chronicles the career of Andy Williams. Features a selection
of musical performances and highlights taken from 'The Andy Williams Show'.
1 HOUR
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THE ANDY
WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS SHOW - HIGHLIGHTS
Relive
the best moments from a number of snowy Christmases that came to the NBC Studios
in California between 1962 and 1974 for Andy Williams's annual yuletide
songfest. With guest appearances from the Osmond Brothers and the Williams
Family. - 2010
30 MINS DIGITAL TV
CARDIGANS
AT CHRISTMAS
A feast
of old chestnuts from the glory days of Christmases past with this look at the
rise and demise of the Christmas light-entertainment spectacular. From Christmas
Night with the Stars to Val Doonican and Christmas Snowtime special, the
programme revisits a world of snow made from soapflakes, chorus lines sweating
in winter woolies and recycled sleighs.
1997 50 MINS DIGITAL TV BOTH ON SAME DISC
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CINDERELLA AT THE PALACE
In this program taped at the Caesar's Palace casino in Las Vegas, newcomer
Marlene Ricci gets her big chance to perform along with a number of
entertainment legends after winning a national competition. Starring: Gene
Kelly, Paul Anka, Ann Margret, Sammy Davis Jr, Jackie Gayle, Merv Griffin, Tom
Jones, Elaine Joyce, Don Knotts, Marlene Ricci, Frank Sinatra, Rip Taylor, Andy
Williams among others.
1978 2 hours
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THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW
A selection of high quality digital tv recordings from PBS celebrating more
than 50 years. One of television's most enduring musical series, The Lawrence
Welk Show, was first seen on network TV as a summer replacement program in
1955. Although the critics were not impressed, Mr. Welk's show went on to last
an astonishing 27 years. His format was simple: easy-listening music, what he
referred to as "champagne music," and a "family" of wholesome musicians,
singers, and dancers.
DISC 1: 1974 Filled with top songs from Broadway shows - 1 HOUR
DISC 2: 1974 The Grammy Show featuring Grammy Award winning songs - 1
HOUR
DISC 3: 1973 The Big Band Era - 1 HOUR
DISC 4: 1980 With Special Guest Barbara Mandrell - 1 HOUR
DISC 5: 1981 Featuring songs associated with the world's greatest
entertainers - 1 HOUR
DISC 6: 1972 Season Premiere show from Hawaii - 1 HOUR
DISC 7: 1981- Highways and Byways - 1 HOUR
DISC 8: 1981 - Featuring Henry Mancini - 1 HOUR
DISC 9: 1971 - Down On The Farm - 1 HOUR
DISC 10: 1973 - A Special Thanksgiving Show - 1 HOUR
DISC 11: 1978 - Top Songs of The 70s - 1 HOUR
DISC 12: 1980 - A Tribute To Fred Astaire - 1 HOUR
DISC 13: 1980 - The Songs Of Jimmy McClugh - 1 HOUR
DISC 14: 1968 - Something About A Hometown Band - 1 HOUR
DISC 15: 1967 - Varied Selection - 1 Hour
DISC 16: 1968 - Easter - 1 HOUR
DISC 17: 1973 - Big Band Sounds - 1 Hour
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LAWRENCE WELK: MILESTONES AND
MEMORIES - A MUSICAL FAMILY REUNION
Lawrence Welk Milstones and Memories
is an all new two and one half hour, five act musical reunion special,
celebrating the Welk Show's remarkable longevity and accomplishments, it
includes 30 favorite songs and musical numbers plus much more. A nostalgic look
back with a reunion of many of the Welk stars we all have known and
love.
2010 DIGITAL TV
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STEVE LAWRENCE & EYDIE GORME TV SPECIALS:
Steve and Eydie: Our Love Is Here to Stay - A Tribute To George
Gershwin.
An Emmy Award-Winning TV Special. George Gershwin left an indelible imprint
on the World of music. Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme and Gene Kelly pay tribute to
his musical genius, in an Emmy Award-Winning Special, "Our Love Is Here To
Stay". CBS 1975
Steve and Eydie: From This Moment On - A Tribute To Cole Porter.
An Award-Winning TV Special. A musical salute to Cole Porter. With guests
Ethel Merman and Bob Hope. ABC 1977
BOTH ON SAME DISC TOTAL RUN TIME APPROX 1 HOUR 43 MINS
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAS VEGAS
Hosted by Don Meredith & Cindy
Williams. Starring: Eddy Arnold, Steve Blustein, David Brenner,
Foster Brooks, Charo, Norm Crosby, The Mike Curb Congregation, Rodney
Dangerfield, John Davidson, Sammy Davis jr, Lola Falana, Totie Fields, Mickey
Finn, Redd Foxx, Jack Jones, The Keane Brothers, Lenny Kent, The Lennon Sisters,
Liberace, Lido De Paris, Anthony Newley, Wayne Newton, Juliet Prowse, Don
Rickles, Joan Rivers, Doc Severinsen, Rip Taylor, University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Concert Band, University Of Nevada Jazz Ensemble, Jackie Vernon, Dionne Warwick,
Slappy White, Andy Williams.
October 23,1977 2 hours
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THIS IS YOUR LIFE - VINTAGE
Four episodes with Ralph Edwards:
Laurel And Hardy 1954 / Boris Karloff 1957 / Milton Berle 1956 / Lou Costello 1956
Each episode approx 25 mins B&W
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VE CELEBRATION CONCERT - IT'S A LOVELY DAY TOMORROW
Coverage of the Royal British Legion VE Day Celebration Concert in Hyde Park,
London in 1995. An all-star celebration with guest performers such as Dame Vera
Lynn, Cliff Richard, Clarke Peters, Ute Lemper and Elaine Paige. Guest narrators
include Honor Blackman, Michael Elphick, David Jacobs, Dulcie Gray, Wendy Craig,
Dorothy Tutin and Hannah Gordon.
Transmitted 7th May 1995 70 Mins
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ALL-STAR TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH TAYLOR
With guest stars: John Wayne, June Allyson, Robert Blake, Debby
Boone, Henry Fonda, Frank Gorshin, Monty Hall, Bob Hope, Rock Hudson, Janet
Leigh, Jimmy Lydon, Dick Martin, Roddy McDowall, Paul Newman, Margaret O'Brien,
Carroll O'Connor, Dan Rowan, Joanne Woodward.
Aired: December 1, 1977 on CBS.
1977 1 Hour Approx
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ALL-STAR PARTY FOR LUCILLE BALL
A black-tie music and comedy salute to Lucille Ball, on behalf of the Variety
Clubs International's children's charities. Appearing are: Desi Arnaz Jr, Lucie
Arnaz, Gary Morton, Sid Caesar, Joan Collins, Sammy Davis Jr, Cary Grant, Frank
Sinatra, Burt Reynolds, James Stewart among many others.
1984 48 mins
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ALL STAR PARTY FOR CAROL
BURNETT 1982
All Star Party for Carol Burnett With
Lucille Ball, Tim Conway, Bette Davis, Sammy Davis Jr., Jim Nabors, James
Stewart, Steve Lawrence, Monty Hall, Tom Selleck, Beverly Sills, Glenda Jackson,
Jack Paar
Dec 12, 1982 55 Mins
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BOB HOPE ALL-STAR CELEBRATION
- OPENING THE GERALD R. FORD PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM 1981
From Grand Rapids Michigan, a Bob
Hope Celebration. With stars of comedy and music at the Dedication of the Gerald
R. Ford Presidential Museum. With Guest stars... Pearl Bailey, Debby Boone,
Foster Brooks, George Bush, Glen Campbell, Sammy Davis Jr, Nancy & Ronald
Reagan, Gerald Ford, Henry Kissinger, Gordon MacRae, Tony Orlando, Danny
Thomas... and more. Aired October 22 1981.
1981 Approx 98 mins
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DAME ELIZABETH
TAYLOR - A Musical Celebration
A Charity gala evening at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Attended by Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson. Presented by Sir David
Frost and Stephen Fry, with performances from Tony Bennett, John Barry, Marty
Pellow, Andrea Bocelli, Lesley Garrett, Jay Kay, Ute lemper, The London Cast Of
Chicago, Martine McCutcheon, Reba McEntire. Guest presenters are: Joan Collins
and Susan George. All interspersed with clips from some of her finest
films.
RECORDED FROM TV BUT RECENTLY UPDGRADED TO INCLUDE
MENU
2000 RUN TIME APPROX 90 MINUTES WITH MENU
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BOB HOPE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (1967)
Bob Hope's annual USO tour of Southeast Asian military bases. Features Raquel
Welch, Elaine Dunn, Phil Crosby, Barbara McNair, and Miss World, Madeleine
Hartog Bell. Colour 90 mins
THE JACK BENNY HOUR (1965)
NBC hour-long special, which was broadcast on November 13, 1965. Guests
include Bob Hope, Elke Sommer, Walt Disney, and the Beach Boys. B&W 1
Hour
BOTH ON ONE DISC
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RONALD REAGAN ALL-STAR INAUGURAL GALA
1981
Produced by Frank Sinatra and broadcast on January 20 1981.
Emcee: Johnny Carson. Starring Debby Boone, Charlton Heston, Bob Hope, Rich
Little, Ethel Merman, Charley Pride, Frank Sinatra, James Stewart, Ben Vereen,
Donny & Marie Osmond, Dean Martin, Mel Tillis. Clear quality but with slight
glitches throughout.
100 mins
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RONALD REAGAN ALL-STAR INAUGURAL GALA 1985
An all-star party that honors President Ronald Reagan
and his wife, Nancy, on the occasion of his inauguration to his second term.
Directed by Frank Sinatra and Dwight
Hemion, the 50th Presidential Inaugural All-Star Gala. Starring Frank Sinatra,
Crystal Gayle, Dean Martin, The Beach Boys, Donna Summer, Pearl Bailey, Mikhail
Baryshnikov, Larry Gatlin, Don Rickles, Lou Rawls, Mr T, James Stewart, Charlton
Heston, Elizabeth Taylor, Tom Selleck, Robert Wagner, Efrem Zimbalist Jr,
Stephanie Zimbalist, Jill St John, Rich Little, Emmanuel Lewis. Excellent
viewing quality.
Jan 19th 1985 101 mins
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*THE BEST OF THE TONIGHT SHOW: STAND-UP
COMEDIANS
Punchline. Zingers. Jokes. Insults. This hilarious new
2-disc set has them all! Featuring 20 of the funniest comics to ever appear on
The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, this collection includes the stand-up debut
of many of America's most popular comics. Getting a laugh from a national
audience is one thing, but standing on that famous Tonight Show stage and
performing for the King of Late Night is a memory that would be hard to forget!
Press play and get ready to laugh along with Johnny! Disc 1 includes Jerry
Seinfeld, Rodney Dangerfield, George Carlin, Garry Shandling, Roseanne, and 5
other comics. Disc 2 includes Drew Carey, Louie Anderson, Steven Wright, Rita
Rudner, Gallagher, and 5 other comics.
2 DISC SET 123 MINS
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AN AUDIENCE WITHOUT JEREMY
BEADLE
Jeremy Beadle may not be about any more, but his TV legacy
as a king prankster will live forever.
To celebrate his work, "An Audience
Without... Jeremy Beadle" – showcases the funnyman’s best work, set in front of
a studio audience packed with Jeremy’s celebrity friends and TV admirers. While
Jeremy may not be there, Chris Tarrant hosts the ITV1 show which pays tribute to
Jeremy’s innovative comic style and give his friends and fans a chance to smile
again at his best work. There's also the chance to meet some of Jeremy’s
"victims" who were spoofed on national TV by the king prankster.
ITV1 16TH MAY 2008 APPROX 50 MINS DIGITAL
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WHAT A PERFORMANCE!
A LIGHTHEARTED LOOK AT SOME OF BRITAINS FUNNIEST
COMEDIANS IN DRAG! HOSTED BY BOB MONKHOUSE. STARS INCLUDE: STANLEY BAXTER,
DAME EDNA, DICK EMERY, MONTY PYTHON, DANNY LA RUE, THE TWO RONNIES, LES DAWSON,
NORMAN EVANS, LILLY SAVAGE, STEVE COOGAN.
1998 APPROX 50 MINUTES
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DEAN MARTIN CELEBRITY ROASTS
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts were a fixture on the
NBC Thursday night lineup from 1973 to 1984. In those 11 years, Dean and his
panel of pals successfully ridiculed, embarrassed and made fun of legendary
stars like, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin
himself, to name a few.
VHS TRANSFER: LUCILLE BALL 1974 / DANNY THOMAS 1976 1 DISC
BOB HOPE 1974 / RONALD REAGAN 1976 1 DISC
FRANK SINATRA 1977 1 DISC
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*Greg Garrison Presents - The Best of the Dean
Martin Variety Show (Volume 1)
DEAN MARTIN, LUCILLE BALL, BILL COSBY, JOHN WAYNE, BING
CROSBY, ROWAN & MARTIN, JONATHAN WINTERS, PHIL SILVERS, FRANK
SINATRA.
1 HOUR
*Greg Garrison Presents - The Best of the Dean
Martin Variety Show (Volume 2)
DON RICKLES, TONY BENNETT, FLORENCE HENDERSON, PETER
SELLERS, JONATHAN WINTERS, BOB NEWHART, JIMMY STEWART.
1 HOUR
*Greg Garrison Presents The Best of the Dean Martin
Variety Show - SPECIAL EDITION
ANN MARGRET, GOLDIE HAWN, JACK BENNY, BOB NEWHART, ELLA
FITZGERALD, JIMMY STEWART, VICTOR BORGE, DOM DE LUISE, ORSON WELLES, FRANK
SINATRA.
1 HOUR
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BRUCE FORSYTH A BAFTA TRIBUTE
BBC 2005 HOSTED BY JONATHAN ROSS
60 minutes
DIGITAL TV
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DOUBLE VINTAGE:
ANYTHING GOES: THE COLGATE COMEDY HOUR
(1954)
ETHEL MERMAN FRANK SINATRA, BERT LAHR
THE FRANK SINATRA TIMEX SHOW
FRANK SINATRA, BING CROSBY, DEAN MARTIN, MITZI GAYNOR,
JIMMY DURANTE.
2 EXCELLENT QUALITY KINESCOPES.
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THE BOB HOPE CHEVY SHOW
VINTAGE KINESCOPE TV SHOW STARRING BOB HOPE WITH GUESTS:
LUCY AND DESI ARNAZ, VIVIAN VANCE AND WILLIAM FRAWLEY, DIANA DORS, JAMES
CAGNEY..ETC
1957 57 MINUTES
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THE LONDON PALLADIUM SHOW
Hosted by Jimmy Tarbuck with guests The Seekers, Julie
Rogers and four songs from Roy Orbision. Show recorded in experimental 405 line
colour.
May 16th 1966 53 MINUTES
CHRISTMAS NIGHT WITH THE STARS 1964
BBC Television special featuring the best of mid 60’s
entertainment - Presented by Jack Warner...music from Billy Cotton, Kathy
Kirby,The Barron Knights, Andy Stewart, comedy from Benny Hill, Dick Emery,
Terry Scott, The Likely Lads, Richard Briars & Prunella Scales among
others.
RUN TIME: 1 HOUR
BOTH ON ONE DISC!
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AN EVENING WITH MARLENE
DIETRICH
Marlene Dietrich performs in her own unique style, filmed
in 1972 at the New London Theatre.
Tracks include: I Get A Kick Out Of You, You're The Cream
In My Coffee, Boys In The Back Room, I Wish You Love, Lily Marlene, Where Have
All The Flowers Gone?, Honeysuckle Rose, Falling In Love Again, among many
others
1972 (tv broadcast in 1973) 73 MINUTES
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JULIE & CAROL TOGETHER
AGAIN
JULIE ANDREWS & CAROL BURNETT
Celebrating 25 years of friendship live at Carnegie Hall
1989 APPROX 60 MINS
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MARIO CANTONE: LAUGH WHORE
2005 ~ Showtime TV
Televised version of the one man Broadway show. 90 MINUTES
DIGITAL TV
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*THE VERY BEST OF THE COMEDIANS - SERIES
ONE
A CORNUCOPIA OF GAGS, ONE-LINERS AND BELLY-LAUGHS FROM
BRITAIN'S FAVOURITE FUNNY-MEN.
A NOSTALGIC TREAT, A GRIN-DRIVEN JOY! STARRING FRANK
CARSON, COLIN CROMPTON, BERNARD MANNING, CHARLIE WILLIAMS, KEN GOODWIN AMONG
OTHERS. SPECIAL FEATURE: KEN GOODWIN'S YEAR- A 1972 DOCUMENTARY.
RUN TIME: APPROX 80 MINUTES EXTRAS
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STARS IN THEIR EYES 1992
Leslie Crowther hosts this show containing four episodes
and the Grand Final. Patsy Cline, Stevie Wonder, Bobby Hadfield, Frank Ifield,
Cilla black are among the celebrity lookalike-soundalikes.
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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY
HOLLYWOOD
A gala celebration, benefiting the Motion Picture and
Television Country House and Hospital, held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los
Angeles in honor of the centennial of the founding of the town of
Hollywood.
1987 UK BBC TV RECORDING 2
HOURS 30 MINUTES
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB
FROM THE OPERA HOUSE OF THE JOHN F KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS IN WASHINGTON DC. AN 80TH BIRTHDAY SALUTE TO AMERICA'S KING OF
COMEDY, BOB HOPE. STARRING: RONALD REGAN, LUCILLE BALL, CHRISTIE BRINKLEY,
GEORGE BURNS, LYNDA CARTER, HOWARD COSELL, PHILLIS DILLER, SHEENA EASTON, JULIO
IGLESIAS, ANN JILLIAN, JIM HENSON, LORETTA LYNN, BARBARA MANDRELL, DUDLEY MOORE,
GEORGE C SCOTT, TOM SELLECK, BROOK SHIELDS, TOMMY TUNE, CHERYL TIEGS, TWIGGY,
FLIP WILSON...AND MORE.
1983 2 HOURS 30 MINS (EXCELLENT QUALITY)
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LILY SAVAGE LIVE AND OUTRAGEOUS
This extraordinary video shot from the Garrick Theatre in
London's glittering West End, captures the outrageous brilliance of Lily Savage.
From Bob Downe's guest appearance as Christopher Dean, opposite Lily's Jane
Torvill, to Lily dancing in the chorus with the Tiller girls, the originality
and excitement of Lily Savage's humour dominates this night of nights. Welcome
to the world of Lily Savage! Some strong language!
1995 81 Mins
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AN EVENING WITH LILY SAVAGE
Liverpudlian drag artist comedian Lily Savage entertains a
celebrity audience, including Dawn French, Richard E. Grant, Robbie Williams and
Clive James, and cast members from CORONATION STREET, EASTENDERS, THE BILL and
MEN BEHAVING BADLY.
ITV 1996 51 Mins
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*CANNON AND BALL
LEGENDS OF COMEDY LIVE IN BLACKPOOL
2005 55 MINUTES
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM : BRUCE
FORSYTH AND NORMAN WISDOM
Two of Britain's best loved entertainers team up for the
show of the century recorded live on 3rd December, 1961. Bruce Forsyth was the
regular host of ATV's "Sunday Night At The London Palladium", a variety
spectacular and on this evening in 1961 he was joined by Norman Wisdom. This was
his sole guest and together they staged one of the greatest live shows ever
recorded!
1961 55 MINUTES VHS-DVD transfer excellent
quality!
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*MORECAMBE AND WISE: COMPLETE BBC CHRISTMAS
SPECIALS
Morecambe and Wise are one of the most popular and enduring
double acts from the golden age of television. With viewing figures constantly
in the millions, their Christmas specials became a national institution. Running
from 1969 until 1977, the BBC Christmas shows were usually on Christmas Day.
These classic sketches revolved around famous guest stars, such as Eric Porter,
Fenella Fielding, Ann Hamilton, Peter Cushing, Glenda Jackson, Andre Previn and
Des O'Connor, being made fun of by Eric and Ernie. This collection contains the
best of Eric and Ernie's festive fun. Sit back and enjoy classic British TV
comedy at it's best!
3 DISC SET
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*THE MORECAMBE AND WISE SHOW - THE THAMES YEARS
Loved by the public and critics alike, the legendary team of Morecambe &
Wise were a staple ingredient of British television for four decades. Unseen for
many years and available for the first time on DVD, this set comprises not only
their first series for Thames in 1980 but also their first four Thames Specials
- including three of their wonderful Christmas Shows from 1978, 1979 and
1980.
2 DISC SET Length 365 mins
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BRUCE FORSYTH - LIVE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM
The all-round entertainer - live on stage at the London
Palladium with a 21 piece orchestra capturing an audience as only he
can.
1991 RUN TIME: APPROX 74
MINUTES
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CHARLES PIERCE - The World's Foremost Female
Impressionist!
LEGENDARY LADIES OF THE SILVER SCREEN
Before a sold-out audience of over 3000 at the Dorothy
Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, the world's foremost female impressionist
Charles Pierce Presented his brilliant legendary ladies of the silver screen in
this 60-minute program featuring the best of his work, perfected over three
decades.
1982 60 MINUTES
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CHARLES PIERCE AT THE BALLROOM
An imaginary performance by Pierce, the famous female
impersonator. In this performance he plays both the audience and the on-stage
personalities.
1987 70 MINUTES
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THE UNPREDICTABLE MICHAEL BARRYMORE -
LIVE
Filmed exclusively on the last night of his sell-out
show at the Blackpool Opera House, capturing an unforgettable live performance
with showstopping songs and dance routines.
1994 RUN TIME: APPROX 75
MINUTES
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BARRYMORE HIGHLIGHTS
Unpredictable and hilarious! A selection of recordings from
Michael Barrymore's award winning ITV Variety show 'Barrymore'. With chat,
comedy and song & dance from guests such as: Dora Bryan, Frank Carson, Danny
La Rue, David Essex, The Beverley Sisters, Chita Rivera, Hinge & Bracket,
Cleo Laine among others. Also included is the Barrymore Best Bites compilation
video and Royal Variety appearances.
2 - Disc set 1990s Over 3 hours!
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*THE STANLEY BAXTER COLLECTION 1973-1982
This 2 disc set concentrates on the one-hour specials that
he did for ITV in the 1970s and early 1980s, which won numerous awards,
including several BAFTAs.
6 SHOWS 2 DISCS 1973-1982 300 MINUTES
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*LIZA WITH A Z LIZA MINNELLI TV CONCERT
COLLECTOR'S EDITION 1972 240 minutes
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LIZA IN LONDON LIZA MINNELLI AT THE
LONDON PALLADIUM MARCH 20TH 1986 AN HBO SPECIAL RUN TIME 1 HOUR 35 MINUTES
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LIZA MINNELLI - LIVE FROM RADIO CITY MUSIC
HALL 1992 90 minutes
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LIZA & FRIENDS - A TRIBUTE TO SAMMY DAVIS JR
Liza & Friends - Tribute to Sammy Recorded at the Albert Hall in 1992,
Liza Minnelli performs a personal tribute to Sammy, in the presence of Princess
Diana, with guests that include Lorna Luft, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard and Billy
Stritch.
June 23rd 1992 1 hour
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*LIZA'S AT THE PALACE
Liza's at the Palace captures Minnelli’s thrilling midnight performance at
the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on October 1, 2009, where she re-created her Broadway
show at the Palace Theatre, which, just a few months earlier, had won the Tony
Award for Best Special Theatrical Event.
2010 116 mins
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FRANK, LIZA & SAMMY: THE ULTIMATE EVENT!
A trio of the world's premier entertainers - Frank Sinatra,
Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jnr, get together in this unique spectacular. The
programme includes rare scenes of the performers as they rehearse and relax
before the show. Then filmed live in Detroit, with eight cameras. Each take
their turn with a climax of all three on stage at once, weaving in and out of
songs leaving the audience breathless.
1989 RUN TIME: APPROX 103 MINUTES
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FRANK, LIZA & SAMMY: THE ULTIMATE EVENT - TOKYO 1989
(from video tape of Japanese TV broadcast, commercials included. some
Japanese subtitles.)
Orchestra Conducted By: Morty Stevens (Sammy),Bill
Lavorgna (Liza), Frank Sinatra Jr.(Frank) Sammy: For Once In My Life /
Bad / Mr. Bojangles /The Candy Man / What Kind Of Fool Am I / By Myself /
Liza: All That Jazz / Some People / God Bless The Child / I Can See It /
I Love A Piano/ Cabaret/ Frank: I've Got The World On A String / Come
Rain Or Come Shine / Mack The Knife / Where Or When / The Best Is Yet To Come /
My Way / Frank, Liza, Sammy: Guys And Dolls - If I Were A Bell - Luck Be
A Lady - Sit Down, You're Rocking The Boat - The Oldest Established - Style -
Witchcraft - Liza with a Z - Talk To The Animals - All Or Nothing At All - Money
Makes The World Go 'round - Once In A Lifetime - I've Got You Under My Skin -
Maybe This Time - I Gotta Be Me - All The Way - Old Friends - Birth Of The Blues
- The Lady Is A Tramp - The World Goes Round - There's A Boat That's Leaving
Soon For New York - New York New York
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RUSSELL WATSON BBC MUSIC LIVE
OUTDOOR CONCERT LULU, MELANIE C GUESTS 2001 50 MINUTES
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JULIE ANDREWS - THE SOUND OF CHRISTMAS 1987
Julie Andrews teams up with country music legend John Denver and world renowned tenor Plácido Domingo to capture the spirit of Christmas in this one hour 1987 TV Special. Filmed on location in Salzburg, Austria and visiting various locales featured in the movie ‘The Sound Of Music’, this is a big Christmas favorite and has never been released onto commercial DVD! Joined by British A Capella vocal ensemble The King's Singers and filled with yuletide cheer. Songs include: The Sound Of Christmas. O Holy Night, In The Bleak Midwinter, Dancing With The Mountains, Edelweiss, O Come All Ye Faithful among others. Recorded from my own personal collection from British TV and re-authored onto a quality
16x DVD-R Disc with animated chapter menu 58 minutes
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JULIE ANDREWS LIVE IN CONCERT
WILTERN THEATRE, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
1989 58 MINUTES VHS-DVD RECORDING
1990 Emmy winner. SONGS: To Be Where There Is Music / Lucky
Day / London Pride / Mrs. Worthington / Burlington Bertie / Wouldn't It Be
Loverly / Come Rain Or Come Shine / My Favorite Things / Supercalifragilistic
Expialidocious / Throughly Modern Millie / Crazy World / Le Jazz Hot / On A
Clear Day / It's Almost Like Being In Love / Come To Me Bend To Me / What Did I
Have / I'm On My Way / How To Handle A Woman / I've Grown Accustomed To His Face
/ Camelot / Show Me / I Could Have Danced All Night / I've Grown Accustomed To
His Face / Finale-Sound Of Music.
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THE SOUND OF JULIE ANDREWS
From Tokyo, Julie Andrews performs a musical salute to
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, a medley of songs by George and Ira
Gershwin, Kurt Weill show tunes and selections from her films "The Sound of
Music" and "Mary Poppins." Conducting the NHK Symphony Orchestra is Andre
Previn.
1995 Disney Channel Run Time: Approx 1
hour
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NIGHT OF 100 STARS 1982
ABC-TV
RECENTLY UPDGRADED TO HIGHER QUALITY
All star variety special, "Night of 100 Stars" benefit for
the Actors Fund. Filmed at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Featuring: Lucie
Arnaz, Susan Anton, Bea Arthur, Milton Bearle, Cher, Nell Carter, Bette Davis,
Andy Gibb, Linda Lavin, Liza Minnelli, Miss Piggy, Loni Anderson, Lauren Becall,
Pearl Baily, Christopher Atkins, Warren Beatty, Kaye Ballard, Tom Bosley, Lynda
Carter, Patrick Cassidy, Theodore Bikel, Carol Channing, Cher, Dick Clark,
Arlene Dahl, Robert DeNiro, Danny DeVito, Alfred Drake, Sandy Duncan, Nancy
Dussault, Linda Evans, Lola Falana, Eva Gabor, Andy Gibb, Melissa Gilbert,
Lillian Gish, Ruth Gordon, Joel Grey, Larry Hagman, Valerie Harper, Margaret
Hamilton, Florence Henderson, Celeste Holm, Kate Jackson, Dianne Keaton, Ted
Knight, Janet Leigh, David Letterman, Hal Linden, Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli,
Dudley Moore, Paul Newman, Al Pacino, Jane Powell, Victoria Principal. Tony
Randall, Jane Russell. Isabel Sanford, Elizabeth Taylor, Robin Williams, Henry
Winkler, and more...
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NIGHT OF 100 STARS 2 1985
ABC-TV
RECENTLY UPGRADED TO HIGHER QUALITY
Filmed at Radio City Music Hall. Featuring: Ann-Margret,
Hank Aaron, Debbie Allen, Peter Allen, Harry Anderson, Lucie Arnaz, Ashford
& Simpson, Ed Asner, Scott Baio, Lucille Ball, Drew Barrymore, Hinton
Battle, Geoffrey Beene, Leonard Bernstein, Big Bird, David Birney, Meredith
Baxter Birney, Tempest Bledsoe, Lisa Bonet, Lloyd Bridges, Charles Bronson,
Pierce Brosnan, Yul Brenner, Carol Burnett, George Burns, Ellen Burstyn, Zoe
Caldwell, Cab Calloway, Dyan Cannon, Lynda Carter, Nell Carter, Marge Champion,
Dick Clark, Petula Clark, Dabney Coleman, Joan Collins, Bert Convy, Cathy Lee
Crosby, Don Correia, Billy Crystal, Tyne Daly, Vic Damone, Tony Danza, Matt
Dillon, Richard Dreyfuss, Sandy Duncan, Nancy Dussault, Georgia Engel, Linda
Evans, Nanette Fabray, Robert Fitch, Bob Fosse, Michael J. Fox, Bonnie Franklin,
Teri Garr, Marla Gibbs, Whoopi Goldberg, Martha Graham, Mark Hamill, Marvin
Hamlisch, David Hassellhoff, Florence Henderson, Dustin Hoffman, Beth Howland,
Rock Hudson, Kate Jackson, Danny Kaye, Robert Klein, Linda Lavin, Hal Linden,
Mary Tyler Moore, Melba Moore, Anita Morris, Jim Nabors, Bob Newhart, Jerry
Orbach, Jack Palance, Donny Osmond, Bernadette peters, Juliet Prowse, Tony
Randall, Charlotte Rae, Chita Rivera, Christopher Reeve, Pernell Roberts, Ginger
Rogers, William Shatner, Brook Shields, Dinah Shore, Rex Smith, Maureen
Stapleton, Richard Thomas, Mel Torme, Lana Turner, Leslie Uggams, Robert Urich,
Dick Van Dyke, Gwen Verdon, Raquel Welch, Barbara Walters, Treat Williams, Henny
Youngman, more… Commercials have been edited out.
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NIGHT OF 100 STARS 3 1990
NBC-TV
RECENTLY UPGRADED TO HIGHER QUALITY
Filmed at radio City Music Hall. Featuring: Bea Arthur,
Edward Asner, Carol Channing, Joan Collins, Walter Cronkite, Tyne Daly, Jane
Fonda, Aretha Franklin, Estelle Getty, Katherine Hepburn, Linda Lavin, Peggy
Lee, Hal Linden, John Lithgow, Chita Rivera, Joan Rivers, James Stewart,
Sylvester Stallone, Will Smith, Betty White, Henny Youngman, more… Based on the
huge ratings success of the first two specials, NBC paid $2.7 million to steal
it away from ABC. This time it was not as popular, and this was the last “Night
Of 100 Stars” special. Commercials have been edited out.
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SECOND ANNUAL PEOPLE'S COMMAND PERFORMANCE
U.S.A
U.S.A tv recording originally running 120 minutes. This
condensed version features entertainers from all facets of show business,
selected by the public in a nationwide survey, perform. Cast in order of
appearance are:
Buddy Ebsen, Ginger Rogers, Neil Sedaka, Richard Burton,
Jim Bailey, Bobby Van, Elaine Joyce, Phyllis Diller, Bobby Short, Peggy Lee,
Frankie Laine, Ethel Merman, Bob Crosby.
1978 60 MINUTES
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GENE KELLY - AN AMERICAN IN
PASADENA
A TV special concert celebration of Gene's life starring
the man himself, with such stars as Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Lucille Ball,
Cyd Charisse, Betty Garrett, Kathryn Grayson, Gloria De Haven, Danny Daniels and
Janet Leigh. Recorded at the Ambassador College, Pasadena, California. It
contains many film and television clips showing highlights of Gene Kelly's
career.
1. Has Anybody Seen Kelly?
2. The Hat That My Father
Wore Upon St Patricks Day
3. Friendship (Gene Kelly & Lucille Ball)
4. MEDLEY: S' Wonderful/ Our Love is Here to Stay/ Good Morning/ Long Ago
and Far Away/ You Wonderful You (Gene & Cindy Williams)
5. Almost Like
Being in Love
6. Nice N' Easy (Gene Kelly & Cyd Charisse)
7. I Could Write a Book (Gene Kelly & Frank
Sinatra)
8. For me and My Girl (Gene Kelly & Liza
Minnelli)
9. Anchors Aweight
10. Warm Up
11. Leading Ladies
12.
Singin' in the Rain
1979 60 MINUTES
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THE BEST OF BENNY HILL 1975 90
MINUTES MORE INFO DIGITAL TV
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FRANKIE HOWERD AT HIS TITTERMOST Recording
of Frankie Howerd performing at the Birmingham Hippodrome in 1991 72 MINUTES.
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SAMMY DAVIS JR 60TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION 1990 3 HOURS
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*GEORGE BURNS & GRACIE ALLEN 3 HALF HOUR
EPISODES 1950S 90 MINUTES
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AN EVENING WITH
DANNY KAYE
The New York Philharmonic presents the beloved performer -
who was unable to read a note of music - leading the orchestra in a program that
includes standard orchestral literature by Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Rossini,
Rimsky-Korsakov, Schubert and others. Mr. Kaye's mischief gives the program
wonderful twists and turns." Initially broadcast live from Lincoln Center in New
York City. Recorded from Laserdisc.
1981 ~ PBS-TV
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THE BEST OF DANNY KAYE - THE TELEVISION
YEARS
Legendary showman Danny Kaye's greatest moments
have been handpicked by Kaye's daughter, Dena, in this lighthearted compilation.
Highlights ranging from Kaye's many television and film appearances are featured
in all of their old Hollywood splendor, among them including his performance as
a painfully shy man with the duty of escorting Lucille Ball to a restaurant,
duets with Louis Armstrong and Harry Belafonte, and the famous tongue-twisting
segment from The Court Jester.
80 MINUTES High Quality Recording
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AN AUDIENCE WITH KENNETH WILLIAMS
Kenneth Williams, takes a witty and enthralling look at his
career - in front of a celebrity audience. Starting with entertaining in the
army, through radio and 'Hancock's Half Hour', then onto theatre and then film
with the famous 'Carry On' series.
1982 RUN TIME: APPROX 78 MINUTES
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AN AUDIENCE WITH JOAN RIVERS
TRANSMITTED: 14/O1/2006 50 MINUTES
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*PETER KAY: LIVE AT THE MANCHESTER ARENA
The ever-popular comedian Peter Kay returns with a special
edition DVD of his 'Mum wants a new Bungalow' tour. This new DVD features the
show as filmed at the Manchester Arena (instead of Bolton Albert Halls) and
includes the smash hit 'Show me the way to Amarillo'.
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*THE BEST OF FRANKIE HOWERD
This compilation of the best of Frankie Howerd's TV career
includes sketches and monologues from An Evening with Frankie Howerd, Royal
Variety Show performances, legendary chat show appearances with Parkinson,
Russell Harty and Wogan and the series for which he is best-remembered, Up
Pompeii!
65 MINUTES
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*DAVE ALLEN...ON LIFE
The very best of the comedian famous for his sit down,
stand-up comedy.
1998 87 MINUTES
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GOLDIE & LIZA TOGETHER
CBS 1980 Television Special. TV recording
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*LIBERACE - LIVE IN VEGAS
A DAZZLING PERFORMANCE FROM MR.SHOWMANSHIP LIVE AT THE LAS
VEGAS HILTON. WITH GUESTS THE CHINESE ACROBATS OF TAIWAN, VINCE CARDELL, AND
SPECIAL GUEST DEBBIE REYNOLDS.
1978 1 HOUR
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AN EVENING WITH FRED ASTAIRE / ANOTHER EVENING
WITH FRED ASTAIRE
10/17/58 ~ NBC-TV
Fred Astaire, Barrie Chase, Jonah Jones. "An Evening with
Fred Astaire was a one-hour television special starring Fred Astaire, broadcast
on NBC on October 17, 1958. It was highly successful, winning nine Emmy awards
and spawning three further specials, and technically innovative, as it was the
first major television show to be prerecorded on color videotape. It was
produced at NBC's Color City studios in Burbank, California. Considered
something of a comeback for the then 59-year-old Astaire, the special was his
first starring role on television. It was directed and co-produced by Bud Yorkin
and introduced Astaire's new partner Barrie Chase, whom he would later describe
in Interview magazine in 1973 as perhaps his favorite dance partner.[1] The
Jonah Jones Quartet and David Rose and his Orchestra provided the music, and the
Hermes Pan Dancers appeared in the ensemble dance numbers. The announcer was Art
Gilmore, who at the time was the voice of the Chrysler Corporation, the show's
sponsor. Typical for advertising of the era, Chrysler's 1959 model year Forward
Look cars featured prominently in the show; Astaire's final words were "I only
hope the show is as good as the cars." It’s interesting to note that this is the
second-oldest surviving color program to be recorded on videotape; the oldest
known color videotape is the May 1958 inauguration of NBC's Washington, D.C.
color studios. Restored in 1988 from the best surviving source material by UCLA
Film and Television Archive.
About 1 hour in length. (Also included on the
disc: Another Evening With Fred Astaire 11/4/59.) VIEWING QUALITY A-
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HOLLYWOOD PALACE COMPILATION
1
Excellent quality clips compiled by a fan, not commercially
available. Includes: 12/28/68: 1 – Donald O’Conner: "Walking Happy", 2 – Marilyn
Maye: "You’re Gonna Hear from Me" / "Cabaret", 3 – Shari Lewis: "I Just Wanted
to Dance", 01/24/70: 4 – Steve & Eydie: "Golden Rainbow", 5 – Steve &
Eydie: Pop Medley, 11/14/67, 6 – Steve & Eydie: "I Believe in You", 7 –
Eydie: "How Could I Be So Wrong?", 8 – Steve & Eydie: Broadway Medley, 9 –
Steve & Eydie: "The Honeymoon in Over", 05/06/67: 10 – Gene Barry: "Charm,
Style", 11 – Jack E. Leonard: "Bye Bye, Blues", 12 – Lana Cantrell: "Isn’t It a
Lovely Day?" / "And We Were Lovers", 11/13/65: 13 – Judy Garland: "Once in a
Lifetime", 14 – Chita Rivera: "Blue", 15 – Judy Garland: "I Loved Him", 16 –
Judy Garland: "Palace" Medley 12/14/68, 17 – Jimmy Durante: "Dear World", 18 –
Vikki Carr: "The Other Man’s Grass is Always Greener" / "More Than You Know", 19
– Leland Palmer: "I’m Takin’ Time For Livin", 20 – Ethel Merman: "Lucky Day" /
"By the Time I Get to Phoenix", 21 – Ethel Merman / Jimmy Durante: "You Are
Woman", 03/02/68, 22: Sammy Davis, Jr.: "Tonight", 23 – Diahann Carroll: "Here’s
That Rainy Day" / "Going Out of My Head", 24 – Sammy Davis, Jr./Diahann Carroll:
"Porgy & Bess" Medley. All musical numbers are easily accessed by thumbnail
images. In Color About 2 hours.
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HOLLYWOOD PALACE COMPILATION 2
More excellent quality clips compiled by a fan, not
commercially available. Includes: 03/02/68, 1 – Sammy Davis, Jr.: "Once in a
Lifetime" / "It Only Takes a Moment" 2 – Sammy Davis, Jr.: Frances Faye Closing
3 – Betty Walker: Monologue 4 – Betty Walker: joke 5 – Betty Walker: joke, 6 –
Betty Walker: joke, 01/03/70: 7 – Bing Crosby: "This is the Life", 8 – Sergio
Franchi: "Stay", 9 – Bing Crosby / Mary Costa: "Pollution", 10 – Leland Palmer:
"Little Orphan Annie", 11 – Bing Crosby/Sergio Franchi/Leland Palmer: Medley,
09/26/67: 12 – Sammy Davis, Jr.: "After Today", 13 – The Supremes: Medley, 14 –
Sammy Davis, Jr./The Supremes: Medley, 15 – Raquel Welch: "Bang Bang", 16 – Liza
Minnelli: "Impervu" Commercial, 1969: 17 – Kay Thompson: "Hello, Hello" / "I
Love a Violin", 18 – Rosemary Clooney: Torch Song Medley / with Bing Crosby:
Dixieland Medley, 19 – Rosemary Clooney: "Cabin in the Sky" / Hits Medley / with
Victor Borge: Medley, 20 – Rosemary Clooney: "A Good Man in Hard to Find" /
"Sleepy Time Gal", 21 – Bing Crosby/Johnny Mercer: Medley, 22 – Polly Bergen:
"It’s Today" / "If He Walked into My Life" / with Phil Silvers: Spoof Duet, 23 –
Morgana King: "I Love Paris" / "How Insensitive", 24 – Eydie Gorme/Trio Los
Panchos: "Tu y Tu" / "Sabor a Mi" / "Granada", 25 – Judy Garland: rehearsing
"What the World Needs Now", 26 – Judy Garland: rehearsing "What the World Needs
Now", 27 – Judy Garland: "Comes Once in a Lifetime" / "By Myself". All musical
numbers are easily accessed by thumbnail images. In Color About 2 hours.
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THE WHEELTAPPERS AND SHUNTERS SOCIAL
CLUB
Series 1 - 4 4 Discs
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club was a British TV
variety show made by Granada Television in the mid 1970s. It was set in a
fictional working men's club in the North of England and was hosted by comedian
Colin Crompton. Also regularly featured was comedian Bernard Manning who also
sang most weeks in a surprisingly effective manner. Crompton was frequently the
butt of Manning's jokes, unwittingly acting as Manning's stooge.
The show featured acts regularly seen on the Northern club
circuits and often acts which were on the last legs of their popularity, like
fifties crooner Johnnie Ray. It also gave newer comedians such as Cannon &
Ball, The Grumbleweeds and magician Paul Daniels their first TV
exposure.
Other artists to appear on the show included Roy Orbison,
Howard Keel, Mike Reid, Max Wall, Lonnie Donegan, Lyn Paul, Tessie O'Shea, The
Three Degrees, Lena Zavaroni, The Bachelors, Susan Maughan, Buddy Greco, George
Roper, Jim Bowen, Nana Mouskouri, Freddie Garrity, Karl Denver, George Melly and
John Chilton's Feetwarmers, Joseph Locke, Kathy Kirby, Frank Carson and Terri
Rogers.
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AN AUDIENCE WITH BRUCE FORSYTH 1997 / AN
AUDIENCE WITH DES O'CONNOR 2001
Two tv shows here as both entertainers perform before
a star-studded audience.
APPROX 1 HOUR EACH DIGITAL TV
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*DIONNE WARWICK LIVE IN CABARET
Dionne Warwick performs many of her Bacharach-David hits in
this TV performance for "The Other Broadway" series. Recorded 18th July 1975,
Warwick is joined by actor, comedian and impressionist Frank Gorshin and the
Alan Peters Orchestra in this marvelous snapshot of mid 1970s music TV
programming.
1975
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THE KIDS FROM FAME ON TOUR -
ISRAEL
The stars of the tv series perform before capacity
crowds in Tel Aviv. Includes: Debbie Allen, Lee Curreri, Erica Gimpel, Carlo
Imperato, Valerie Landsburg, Gene Anthony Ray.
1983 1 hour
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HINGE AND BRACKET GALA EVENINGS
Starring George Logan and Patrick Fyffe, these
inspirational cross-dressing performers enchanted audiences throughout the 70s
and early 80s with their slightly catty dialogues and renditions of the works by
such luminaries as Noel Coward, Ivor Novello and Gilbert & Sullivan. This
double DVD set contains the seven legendary concerts by Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame
Hilda Bracket, a series of one off BBC specials recorded between 1977 and 1981.
Special features: Exclusive interview with George Logan & Biographies of
George Logan and Patrick Fyffe
2 DISCS 325 MINUTES
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BBC HALL OF FAME: BARBARA WINDSOR
Comedy legend Barbara Windsor becomes the first person to
be inducted into the BBC Hall of Fame in this lavish television special. Friends
from show-business help her celebrate. With: Dale Winton (Host), John Inman,
Danny La Rue, Christopher Biggins, Roy Barraclough, Amanda Barrie, Lucy Speed,
Una Stubbs, Maurice Gibb, Ross Kemp, Engelbert Humperdinck, Gareth Hunt,
Elizabeth Dawn, Anna Karen, Jane McDonald.. among others in a celebrity packed
audience.
ALSO: A PERFECT CARRY ON Presented by Barbara Windsor.
Celebrating 40 years of the Carry On movies (1998)
BBC1 2000 Total Run Time 2 HOURS
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THE MRS MERTON SHOW IN LAS VEGAS
3 part BBC Television special from April 1997. Comedy chat
show host Mrs Merton (Caroline Ahern) takes her audience to Las Vegas. Joining
her on the "sofa of dreams" are:
Episode 1: Patrick Duffy and Tony Curtis Episode 2: Bo
Derek and Engelbert Humperdinck. Episode 3: Documentary entitled "Planes,
Trains and Zimmer Frames" following her British audience on their journey to Las
Vegas.
VHS-DVD transfer Running Time: 90 minutes
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CALL UP THE STARS
Part of 50 years VE Day Anniversary celebrations. A 1945
style concert featuring music and comedy from contemporary performers in the
style of those from the Second World War. Cast: Maureen Lipman, Jim Davidson,
Ronnie Corbett, Su Pollard, Harry Enfield, Marti Caine, Max Bygraves, Mike
Yarwood, Gary Wilmot, Samantha Janus, John Inman, Richard Stilgoe, Peter
Skellern, Dave Clarke (as George Formby), Celia Imrie.
BBC Transmitted: 08/05/1995 Run Time 75 minutes
approx
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CILLA'S CELEBRATION: A celebration of Cilla
Black's 30 years in showbusiness.
Cliff Richard sings and performs a duet with Cilla called
`That's What Friends Are For'; Jimmy Tarbuck tells jokes about Cilla's fashion
sense; Dusty Springfield sings a duet with Cilla; Barry Manilow sings `You'll
Never Walk Alone' and Danny La Rue reminisces about Cilla. There is a film from
Queenie, the mother of Brian Epstein. She introduces Cilla recording `Alfie' at
Abbey Road in the presence of Burt Bacharach. Cilla travels to Liverpool
revisiting old haunts and takes a ferry across the Mersey with Gerry Marsden. In
London she remembers old times with Ringo Starr and Beatles' producer George
Martin. She sings a medley of songs he produced for her `Something Tells Me',
`You're My World', `Liverpool Lullaby' and `Anyone Who Had a Heart'. In addition
there are archive sketches including Cilla and Frankie Howerd playing Samson and
Delilah and clips from THE MORECAMBE AND WISE SHOW, COMIC RELIEF when Rowan
Atkinson (as Mr Bean) sent up BLIND DATE. Sir Peter Hall, who directed her in
WORK IS A FOUR LETTER WORD (1968), records a piece for the show.
(1993) Transmitted ITV: 26/09/1993 Run time:
Approx 72 minutes
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PEBBLE MILL COMPILATION
The live daily magazine show broadcast from the BBC's
Pebble Mill studios. The show originally ran from 1973 to 1986 and was
resurrected in 1991 (as "Pebble Mill") and ran until 1996.
Here is a collection of Live interviews and performances
recorded from the mid 1990s. Gloria Hunniford Interviews Lorna Luft performing
two songs with the BBC Big Band. Ross King interviews Lea Salonga and singing
live performs two numbers from 'Miss saigon' and 'Les Mis'. Also interviewing
legendary stars Dick Van Dyke and George Chakiris. Alan Titchmarsh chats to
Elaine Paige and she performs two numbers from 'Piaf'. Finally he interviews
Petula Clark also performing songs from 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'Blood
Brothers'.
RUNNING TIME: APPROX 90 MINUTES
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VAL DOONICAN ROCKS (DOCUMENTARY)
For
over two decades, from 1964-1986, Val Doonican occupied a place in the BBC
schedules with his own show. This is the story of the life and times of the
legendary Irishman, featuring an interview with Val Doonican himself as well as
contributions from Rolf Harris, John Williams, Gerry Anderson and Gloria
Hunniford.
YOUR DATE WITH VAL The 1976 Christmas
edition of his music show with guests Nana Mouskouri, James Galway, Tony
Blackburn, Pete Murray, Terry Wogan, Janet Brown, Arthur Askey, Henry Cooper,
Cliff Michelmore and the Eddie Lester Singers.
SHOWN AS PART OF VAL DOONICAN NIGHT ON BBC FOUR
BOTH ON ONE DISC!
Transmitted 08/04/2007 Run Time: Approx 105
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SUMMERTIME SPECIAL
1980s 3 DISC COLLECTION 11 SHOWS
POPULAR TELEVISION VARIETY SHOW FROM THE MID 1980s.
PERFORMANCES BY:
ROY WALKER, GRACE KENNEDY, JOE LONGTHORNE, WALL STREET
CRASH, ROSE MARIE, CANNON AND BALL, GARY WILMOT, JIMMY CRICKET, SAMANTHA FOX,
SHANE RICHIE, BRIAN CONLEY, STU FRANCIS, LULU, NICK KAMEN, ALLAN STEWART, JOHNNY
LOGAN, CLIFF RICHARD, MICHAEL BARRYMORE, CHAS & DAVE, ERROL BROWN, DUNCAN
NORVELLE, BILLY PEARCE, BOBBY DAVRO, NEIL SEDAKA, JESSICA MARTIN, MATTHEW KELLY,
THE BARRON KNIGHTS, SQUEEZE, RITA COOLIDGE .. AMONG MANY OTHERS.
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SEASIDE SPECIAL
1970s 2 DISC SET 8 SHOWS
Seaside Special was a BBC light entertainment television
program in the 1970s. It was an outside broadcast and was always filmed in a big
top in a British seaside resort. It was essentially a variety show, hosted by
Radio 1 and Radio 2 DJs, consisting of a music act, a comedy act, and dancers.
ACTS INCLUDE: Little and Large, Janet Brown, Lena Zavaroni, Frank Carson, The
Three Degrees, Abba, The Bachelors, Dick Emery, Peters and Lee, Bernie Clifton,
Rolf Harris, Cilla Black...among many others.
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IT'S CLIFF RICHARD
3 disc set with Chaptered Menus
Six classic episodes of this 1974 British tv variety show
starring Cliff Richard. Guests include: The Shadows, Pearly Gates, The Nolan
Sisters, Lyn Paul, Roy Kinnear, Dora Bryan, Labi Siffre, Aimi MacDonald, Irene
Sheer, The Three Degrees, Olivia Newton-John.
TIMECODED
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JOHNNY MATHIS Wonderful, Wonderful! A 50th
Anniversary Celebration
Popular singer Johnny Mathis, the voice of romance for more
than two generations, celebrated his 50th year as a recording artist with a gala
concert performance on Oct. 27, 2006, at the Tropicana Resort Showroom in
Atlantic City, N.J. This program shows that concert, plus vintage television
clips from the 1950s through the 1990s with such stars as Andy Williams, Johnny
Carson, Deniece Williams, and Nancy Reagan. A 1979 Tonight Show clip with Johnny
Carson recaptures the legendary 16-bar sustained note in Mathis's singular
rendition of Michel Legrand's "Pieces of Dreams."
PBS U.S.A TV RECORDING 2006 RUN TIME:
APPROX 60 MINUTES
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NEIL SEDAKA - THE SHOW GOES ON
LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON
London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall plays host to a
concert performed by Neil Sedaka, one of the most successful singer/songwriters
of all time. Sedaka keeps the packed audience entertained throughout with his
humour and charm, whilst performing classic hits, new songs and showcasing his
talent as a classical pianist.
PBS U.S.A TV RECORDING 2006 RUN
TIME: APPROX 64 MINUTES (NTSC)
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WE LOVE ELLA! A TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST LADY OF
SONG
GREAT PERFORMANCES joins the celebration with an all-star
tribute to Ella Fitzgerald's enduring legacy in American song, featuring Patti
Austin, Natalie Cole, George Duke, Jon Faddis, Quincy Jones, Dave Koz, Ledisi,
Monica Mancini, James Moody, Ruben Studdard, Take 6, Nancy Wilson, Stevie
Wonder, Lizz Wright, and Wynonna.
Premiered on June 6, 2007 on PBS 85 mins approx
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*THE DORIS DAY SPECIAL
Film and recording superstar Doris Day stars in her first
television music special, singing a collection of her greatest hits, showtunes
and other pop classics. With guest, Perry Como. Rock Hudson makes a surprise
appearance and, as an added bonus, never-before-seen outtakes and deleted scenes
are featured on this DVD debut of THE DORIS DAY SPECIAL, which received an Emmy®
nomination when it originally aired as The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special on
CBS-TV in 1971.
1970 120 MINUTES
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*THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW COLLECTOR'S EDITION
VOL 1
Episode 1: Guest Star: Dinah Shore Nov 13,1976
Episode 2: Guest Star: Roddy Mcdowall & The Jackson 5 March
16,1974
Run Time: 105 minutes
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*THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW - Show Stoppers
Originally broadcast on CBS in 2001, this affectionate
retrospective reunites the peerless cast of Burnett's variety show--Burnett,
Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Harvey Korman--to answer audience questions and
reminisce. The cast recalls the many times they lost composure on camera,
halting sketches due to all varieties of faux pas, from faulty props (or
urinating horses) to mutual crack-ups. Culled from the show's mid-1970s heyday,
the clips are infectiously hilarious.
2001 43 MINUTES
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*THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW - LET'S BUMP UP THE LIGHTS
THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW - LET'S BUMP UP THE LIGHTS! reunites
Carol Burnett with her illustrious cast to relive personal favorites and expose
never-before-seen clips from the legendary studio audience Q&A sessions.
This hilarious television special kept more than 13 million viewers in stitches.
2004 42 MINUTES
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAFTA
Roll out the red carpet! It's Bafta's 60th birthday, and to
celebrate ITV1 invited a host of past and present Bafta winners to take part in
a one-off show. Happy Birthday Bafta looked back at the very best in film and
television from the last six decades. Michael Parkinson and Joanna Lumley hosted
the variety gala at the New London Theatre. They were joined by a wide range of
performers, many of them winners of the coveted Bafta mask. For the first time
in over 30 years, the stars of hugely successful and enduring drama Upstairs
Downstairs reunited to perform classic material from 165 Eaton Place. Hollywood
star Halle Berry took to the stage, and there were musical performances from
legendary diva Celine Dion, operatic star Andrea Bocelli and West End
celebrations of award-winning musicals Billy Elliott and Cabaret. With an
incredible twelve Baftas under her belt, comedian Victoria Wood closed the
ceremony with a showcase of her latest material. This must-see tribute to film
and television was broadcast on Wednesday, November 7th on ITV1 at
9pm.
2007 RUN TIME 72 MINUTES (NO ADS) DIGITAL TV
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THIS IS YOUR LIFE VOL 1:
HATTIE JACQUES, DORIS HARE, BETTE DAVIS, BETTY WHITE
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THIS IS YOUR
LIFE VOL 2:
BUSTER KEATON, HAROLD LLOYD, PETER
BUTTERWORTH, REG VARNEY
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THIS IS YOUR LIFE PRESENTS THE NIGHT OF A THOUSAND LIVES
(UK)
Michael Aspel celebrates 1000 editions of THIS IS YOUR LIFE in front of an
audience consisting of past recipients of the famous red book.
Transmitted Jan 15th 2000 Run Time: approx 80 mins
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