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Best of the Andy Williams Show

Andy Williams (Actor), Claudine Longet (Actor), Bob Henry (Director), Mort Green (Director) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Now the king of Branson, Missouri, Andy Williams ruled the TV airwaves in the early 1960s, and this compendium of musical numbers culled from the show's archives features some surprisingly astute musical moments. Among others, Williams performs with Bobby Darin, Pearl Bailey, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis Jr., Judy Garland, and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Of course the catch is that to see all of these stars at the peak of their powers, you have to watch them performing with Williams. This will allow you to marvel at how it was that an inveterate WASP, who looked like a clean-cut insurance salesman and sounded like a white-bread Perry Como (if that was possible), became a huge star in the 1960s. It will also give you a glimpse at examples of the now long-gone TV variety format of yesteryear, in which an easy-going host welcomed guest stars weekly to sing pop songs of the day and do skits (catch Judy Garland teaching Andy how to apply clown makeup in pantomime). --Marshall Fine

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During its nine year run on NBC (1962-1971), "The Andy Williams Show" was enjoyed by millions of people around the world and won three Emmys for "Best Variety Series." Here is a compilation, hand-picked by Andy, of priceless moments from the Golden Age of live television. Take center stage with Andy as he performs solo and in duet with many of the greatest entertainers of all-time. Songs (with guests): On a Wonderful Day Like Today, Do-Re-Mi (Eddie Fisher, Bobby Darin), Give Me the Simple Life (Pearl Bailey), I'm an Old Cowhand (Sammy Davis Jr.), The Way You Look Tonight, City Medley (Tony Bennett), In the Arms of Love (Henry Mancini), In a Little Spanish Town (Bing Crosby), Lida Rose (The Osmonds), Look Down That Lonesome Road (Ella Fitzgerald), Girl from Ipanema (Antonio Carlos Jobim), Theme from "The Pawnbroker," Language of Love (Julie Andrews), May Each Day.

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Great songs and a wonderful time capsule Jun 29 2004
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I'm too young to remember his TV show, and I've been kind of lukewarm to Williams' records, other than the occasional brilliant song or single. But he really shines in this hour long special. This is mostly songs with some comedy thrown in, so you're not going to get a lot of sketch humor, but you do get performers like Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, and composer Antonio Carlos Jobim accompanying Williams. Williams more than holds his own with all the performers, and as a bonus he dances with Henry Mancini. You don't get any of his hits other than "In the Arms of Love" and a spooky version of "Moon River" that plays over the DVD menu on an endless loop. My favorite is Williams' duet with Tony Bennett and his solo version of the relatively unknown title song from "The Pawnbroker" which is just excellent.

This is a definite must own if you like classic pop music and/or variety shows and stands up to repeated viewings.

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Great retrospective--but only 3 or 4 seasons represented May 14 2004
Format:DVD
This is an excellent DVD that hightlights Andy's pick of what he felt were some of his best moments during his TV show broadcast from 1962 to 1971. This is excellent viewing material and just plain fun for both those who are starting to get to be familiar with Andy Williams' work as well as those taking a stroll down memory lane. The quality of the picture and sound is excellent and the guests are very talented people. My only disappointment was that maybe Andy could have added other moments from other seasons of his shows--the majority of the clips are from the years 1965 to 1967. I vote this as a BUY; and I would have given it five stars were there more moments from other seasons added. Maybe this calls for a volume two? GRIN
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A really great voice. Feb 11 2004
Format:DVD
This guy can really sing. When Andy sings "The Way You Look Tonight",he hits notes and holds them as few singers can.
This was truly a classic singing performance. It is so nice to see and hear some of the great performers singing and my only gripe is that this very entertaining DVD should be longer.
How about volume 2 Andy?
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Most recent customer reviews
WONDERFUL DVD
I JUST WANTED TO SAY I LOVE THIS DVD. IT BROUGHT BACK SUCH GREAT MEMORIES WATCHING THE ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW WHEN I WAS ONLY 12. Read more
Published on Jan 22 2004
Charming DVD - Wonderful Andy !
This dvd takes you back in time and it is a charming trip indeed! So much talent is displayed before your eyes. Read more
Published on May 30 2003 by N. Bernier
Proof positive that musical talent ONCE existed on TV!
My mother's favorite singer was Andy Williams when I was growing up so he was perceived by me as a singer for "the older generation. Read more
Published on Mar 5 2003 by John Cannon
He seems to be just a plain old nice guy.
His show started the year I was born, and ended before I really got into watching television. Now I can barely contain my frustration that the genre of variety television is gone. Read more
Published on Nov 27 2002 by Chris Aldridge
Gotta Love Andy
I can't believe how great his show was. Since I wasn't born until 1967, I can't remember too much about seeing his show.. But, this Video will bring it back. Read more
Published on Oct 26 2002
Gotta Love Andy
I can't believe how great his show was. Since I wasn't born until 1967, I can't remember too much about seeing his show.. But, this Video will bring it back. Read more
Published on Oct 26 2002
tremendous entertainment
I grew up on Andy Williams. At 46 years of age (not the average age of an Andy Williams fan) I continue to believe he is the most versatile vocalist of our time. Read more
Published on Jun 11 2001 by Jeffrey Taylor
Great viewing
Firstly, don't listen to the reviewer from Roy, Utah who said the best part was Donny Osmond - Donny DOES NOT appear on this video. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2001
More please
This is a great disc and if I were to have one criticism that would be as 58 minutes it is too short. Read more
Published on Dec 11 2000 by G. Curtis
The Best Of the Andy Williams Show
My favorite part was Donny Osmond! It brought back so many wonderful memories! Well worth enjoying! I wish there was more like this.
Published on Nov 9 2000
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