Debuting on ITV's opening weekend in 1955, Sunday Night at the London Palladium swiftly established itself as one of the weekly televisual highlights and was one of the core shows that helped establish commercial television in the UK, transcending class, denomination and age group - an unquestionable success which still provides a high benchmark that today's variety shows can only aspire to.Hosted mainly by Bruce Forsyth and Jimmy Tarbuck, this set contains what little remains in the archives for the series, and guests featured include Beryl Reid, Adam Faith (with the John Barry Seven), Bobby Darin, Cleo Laine and the Johnny Dankworth Seven, Pinky and Perky, Sarah Vaughan, Freddie and the Dreamers, Mario Lanza, Larry Grayson, Jim Dale, Paul Anka, Rod Hull and Emu, Ted Rogers, Sacha Distel, Bob Monkhouse, Clodagh Rodgers, Cliff Richard and the Shadows, The Searchers, The Hollies, Arthur Haynes, Des O'Connor - and many more.
The supreme master John Cassavetes followed up his earth-shaking 1959 debut Shadows with this his first directorial effort for a major studio. Positioned somewhere between Cassavetes' ferocious independent productions and the Hollywood fare of the early 1960s Too Late Blues represents a glimpse at a road not taken neither by the director himself nor by mainstream American cinema in the era of the studio system's collapse - a parallel-universe of the movies that never came to pass... except in rare instances such as Too Late Blues. Legendary American singer Bobby Darin (of Beyond the Sea fame) plays the leader of a jazz band whose peripatetic performances ultimately lead him to cross paths with a singer (Stella Stevens later of Jerry Lewis's The Nutty Professor) with whom he falls in love. Drama ensues when Darin's masculinity is thrown into question following a violent brawl and the film lurches towards its gripping conclusion. The critic Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote that Cassavetes' film is a portrait of the self-laceration and other forms of emotional brought about when a footloose jazz musician decides to sell out and go commercial that it has moments that are indelible and heartbreaking and that if you care a lot about Cassavetes you should definitely see this. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present John Cassavetes' Too Late Blues for the first time on Blu-ray and DVD in the UK. Special Features: Gorgeous 1080p transfer of the film on Blu-ray and progressive encode on the DVD More extras to be announced closer to release! 36- page booklet with a new essay and conversation vintage interview material rare archival imagery and more!
Wealthy industrialist Robert Talbot arrives early for his annual vacation at his luxurious Italian villa to find three problems lying in wait for him. Firstly his long-time girlfriend Lisa Fellini has given up waiting for him to pop the question and has decided to marry another man. Secondly the major domo of his villa Maurice Clavell has turned the estate into a posh hotel to make some easy money while the boss isn't around. And finally the current guests of the ""hotel"" are a g
Once an eminent barrister, cynical drunkard John Sawyer (James Mason) leads a reclusive life, out of touch with the burgeoning youth movement of the mid-1960s. But when his daughter Angela's (Geraldine Chaplin) boyfriend is wrongfully accused of murder, Sawyer decides to confront his demons and the changing world around him in order to defend him. Featuring striking camera work from Academy Award-winner Kenneth Higgins and co-starring music legend Bobby Darin, this intergenerational drama (based on a novel by George Simenon) is a cult British classic ripe for rediscovery. Special Features: Original trailer Other extras TBC Fully illustrated booklet
Sunday Night At The London Palladium: Volume One (2 Discs)
His reputation precedes him but commander Fess Parker is in no position to be choosy when he learns that his tired platoon will not be shipping home as rumored but tossed into a ragged new offensive...
Bobby Darin was one of the most accomplished singers of the 20th century. His style was often copied but never matched and his genius was recently portrayed by Kevin Spacey in the Hollywood biopic Beyond the Sea. This DVd features him performing some of his best known songs such as Dream Lover Mack the Knife If I were a carpenter and Beyond the Sea.
Although he first came to prominence as a rock-and-roll star, U.S. entertainer Bobby Darin proved to be a versatile performer who made a name for himself in a variety of musical genres as well as in film.Now you can relive some of his most legendary performances including Beyond the Sea, Mack the Knife and Dream Lover.
This compilation of Bobby Darin's greatest hits performed live contains historical recordings some of which are presented in their original black and white versions. Tracklist: 1. Introduction 2. Dream Lover [B/W] 3. Hello Young Lovers [B/W] 4. I Got Rhythm [B/W] 5. Some Of These Days [B/W] 6. I Have Dreamed [B/W] 7. Mack The Knife [B/W] 8. What I'd Say [B/W] 9. Can't Take My Eyes Off You 10. If I Were A Carpenter 11. Splish Splash 12. Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher 13. Hi Dee Hi Dee Do 14. Beyond The Sea 15. Bridge Over Troubled Water 16. A Lifetime Melody
Bobby Darin is one of the greatest voices of American popular music. He was one of the great performers of his time appearing in films playing the drums or his guitar or just using his voice to make audiences swoon to his crooning or laugh at his numerous impressions. This fabulous collection of rare performances presents Bobby as he would have wanted to have been remembered - the consummate performer giving his all to the audience. *Please note: This DVD is neither endorsed nor au
There is no denying that Andy Williams is one of the greatest entertainers of our time. During its 9 year run on NBC ""The Andy Williams Show"" was enjoyed by millions of people around the world and won three Emmys for Best Variety Series. This compilation hand-picked by Andy himself features priceless moments from the golden age of live television. This digitally remastered video presents Andy at his best performing both solo and with some of the greatest music stars of our time among them Tony Bennett Bobby Darin Sammy Davis Jr. Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland. Take center stage with Andy as he and these entertainment legends perform some of the most memorable duets ever seen on music TV! Tracklist: 1. On A Wonderful Day Like Today 2. Do Re Mi - Andy Williams & Eddie Fisher/Bobby Darin 3. Give Me The Simple Life - Andy Williams & Pearl Bailey 4. I'm An Old Cowhand - Andy Williams & Sammy Davis Jr. 5. Way You Look Tonight 6. City Medley - Andy Williams & Tony Bennett 7. In The Arms Of Love - Andy Williams & Henry Mancini 8. Introduction - Judy Garland 9. In A Little Spanish Town - Andy Williams & Bing Crosby 10. Lida Rose - Andy Williams & The Osmonds 11. Look Down That Lonesome Road - Andy Williams & Ella Fitzgerald 12. Girl From Ipanema - Andy Williams & Antonio Carlos Jobim 13. Introduction - Jerry Lewis 14. Pawnbroker 15. Language Of Love - Andy Williams & Julie Andrews 16. May Each Day
Titles Comprise: Hell Is For Heroes: His reputation precedes him but commander Fess Parker is in no position to be choosy when he learns that his tired platoon will not be shipping home as rumored but tossed into a ragged new offensive... The Reivers: Boon is a reiver (that's a cheat a liar a brawler and womaniser) and he has just four days to teach young Lucius the facts of life (like cheating lying brawling and womanizing)! Based on the novel by William Faulkner The Reivers tells the story of a young boy who leaves home and sets out on a journey with his best friend and Boon Hogganbeck (McQueen) his family's handyman. During the trip from Jefferson to Memphis the trio learns some valuable life lessons. Nevada Smith: This classic Western adapted from the novel by Harold Robbins and starring Steve McQueen in the title role is an edgy and gripping story of revenge that interweaves a number of different stories together in one mans quest to track down the killers of his parents. Nevada Smith sees a return to form for McQueen in a genre that he excelled in and with a supporting cast including Karl Malden Martin Landau and Arthur Kennedy the film sparkles with great performances and breathtaking scenery: a true Western classic. The Hunter: The incredible true story of Ralph 'Papa' Thorson. He's not as fast as he used to be: that's what makes him human. He's a bounty hunter: that's what makes him dangerous. Ralph Papa Thorson is a modern day bounty hunter who spends his time traveling the country to capture various fugitives who have skipped bail. When he does make it home to California he has to contend with his live-in girlfriend Dotty who is in a state of advanced pregnancy and trying to get Thorson to take a more active role in her birthing classes. At the same time a psychopath seeking revenge for being captured in the past is now stalking. This was Steve McQueen's final film before his untimely death. Le Mans: Returning to France to compete a year after he's been injured an American driver finds himself drawn to the widow of a racer who was killed in the same accident... Steve McQueen himself a championship racer did most of his own driving on the harrowing 8.5 mile Le Mans course; often at speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour!
Featuring the incomparable Judy Garland performing great songs with legendary singers and musicians including: Count Basie: I Hear Music The Sweetest Sounds Strike Up the Band Mel Torme: The Trolley Son Bobby Darin: Goin' Home Medley Lena Horne: Day In Day Out Barbra Streisand: Hooray For Love Medley Get Happy Happy Days Are Here Again Ethel Merman: Friendship Medley Tony Bennett: I Left My Heart In San Francisco Jack Jones: Nelson Eddy-Jeannette McDonald Medley Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin: Let There Be Love You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You Mickey Rooney: You're So Right For Me Peggy Lee: I Like Men Medley Vic Damone: West Side Story Medley Liza Minelli: We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together The Best is Yet To Come
Kick back with the coolest collection of classic sophisticated jazz recorded live in concert and for TV in the 1970s. An inter-stellar line-up of modern jazz legends including: Ella Fitzgerald Duke Ellington Lionel Hampton Dizzy Gillespie Count Basie Joe Williams and many more play a host of seminal swing and cool jazz standards in never-before seen concert footage from across the States. Don't miss Duke Ellington performing the swinging jazz classic 'Satin Doll'; Ella Fitzgera
Flashback to the days of full length sideburns beehives & bell-bottoms! Touching love songs and beautiful ballads from The Carpenters Linda Ronstadt Bobby Darin Kenny Rogers and The First Edition and others. Track Listing includes: Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe - Tom Jones - I Who Have Nothing - Linda Ronstadt - Long Long Time - Jim Croce - Operator - The Carpenters - Superstar - Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Cherish - Bobby Darin - If I Were A Carpenter
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