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WONDERFUL Christmas DVD, December 12, 2001
This review is from: Andy Williams: The Best of Andy Williams' Christmas (DVD)
For anyone who grew up watching the annual Andy Williams Christmas Shows (or his other TV shows)or someone who just loves Christmas music wonderfully sung, this is a MUST HAVE DVD.All the favorite Christmas songs are presented with vocals by Andy, his brothers, the Osmond Brothers and other members of the family (remember the cookie bear? I'd forgotten this fun character until I watched this DVD). It is simply a joyous celebration of Christmas music and holiday fun.
The main section of the DVD runs about an hour, then there are great bonus sections running almost another hour - one devoted to the Osmonds that is worth the price of the DVD alone. There is an indepth "Up Close and Personal" interview with Andy himself intercutting songs and other sections of the shows and a section devoted to "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year", a song written for Andy's show that has now become a holiday standard. These special features make this a very special recording.
It is also great fun to watch the Osmonds and Andy's own children grow through the various numbers from different years.
They just don't show programs like this on TV anymore and this great DVD makes a person wish they did.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent reminder of Andy's Chrtistmas Shows, December 24, 2001
This review is from: Andy Williams: The Best of Andy Williams' Christmas (DVD)
A thoroughly enjoyable reminder of the Andy Williams Christmas Show.
Although these highlights run to slightly under an hour, the extras (which show loads more from the shows) are just as enjoyable. This is the first DVD I have had where I have enjoyed the extras as much as the main program.
I would still like to see some complete unedited programs though.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
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Do you miss the Christmas TV specials of times past?, November 29, 2001
If your answer is "yes", then this VHS is for you. It features clips of musical numbers from the Andy Williams Christmas TV specials from the late 60's and early 70's. All the 19 clips are in full color. The sets and costumes are wonderfully colorful. It's as if a christmas card has come to life! All of this with the smooth voice of Andy Williams singing his Christmas classics. The quality of the clips are surprisingly good considering how old they are.
Joining Andy on some musical numbers are the Osmond brothers, the Williams brothers, and one duet with his former wife Claudine Longet. On several of the solo numbers are backup dancers/singers all beautifully costumed.
THE SONGS:
Solo- Most Wonderful Time of the Year, White Christmas, You meet the Nicest People, What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?, Skater's Waltz, Some Children See Him, The Christmas Song, Ave Maria, Moonlight In Vermont, Sleigh Ride, Mary's Boy Child, Village of St. Bernadette, It's Christmas, Silent Night, O Holy Night, and May Each Day.
With the Osmond Brothers- It's a Holiday Season and Silver Bells
With the Williams Brothers- Jingle Bells and I'll Be Home for Christmas
With Claudine Longet- My Favorite Things
Only one complaint, they could have left out one corny skit that involves a man in a bear costume, it's out of place among the musical numbers. But it is thankfully brief.
Other than that it's a great VHS for fans of retro, fans of Andy, fans of Classic TV, and anyone who loves old fashioned sentimental Christmas programs.
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