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The Best of the Andy Williams Show (1962)

Andy Williams , Claudine Longet , Bob Henry , Mort Green  |  NR |  DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Andy Williams, Claudine Longet, Alan Osmond, Jay Osmond, Merrill Osmond
  • Directors: Bob Henry, Mort Green, Robert Scheerer
  • Writers: Mort Green, Al Cohn, Ray Reese
  • Producers: Bob Finkel, Edward Stephenson
  • Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Image Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: November 7, 2000
  • Run Time: 60 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004Z4V0
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,246 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The Best of the Andy Williams Show" on IMDb

Editorial 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

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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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." Now that I've entered my forties, I think I've become part of that generation (!), which is why it's so enjoyable to discover DVD's like this. My only remembrance (vague, at best) of Andy on television were his annual Christmas specials. This compilation of sequences from his 1960's television series is wonderful and could have been much longer. There needs to be a cable channel, similar to TV Land, that should broadcast these shows in their entirety. All of the performances are entertaining in an era when talent and warmth were on televised display. It's always great to see the early Osmond Brothers, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald and others from that era. The quality of the color telecasts are great; this DVD is a perfect companion to Andy's "Best of..." Christmas DVD. Andy, I expect to see a Volume II!...and III!...how about IV?
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
tremendous entertainment June 10, 2001
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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. This dvd demonstrates the master at work. Consider his style and the effortless way he touches a broad range of notes in "The Way You Look Tonight." His duet with Tony Bennett challenges Bennett fans to place Andy Williams in the number one spot. His duet with Julie Andrews produces a blend so perfect that it runs chills up the spine. A young Bobby Darrin sings with Williams and smiles like a little boy. Any man who watches this dvd will walk away envious of William's smooth voice, suave style, and charismatic personality.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This dvd takes you back in time and it is a charming trip indeed! So much talent is displayed before your eyes. The incredible ease of the performances, the relax and joyous atmosphere that emanate from these clips is something to cherish. You can't help but wish for more. Please Mr.Williams a second,third... volume soon. Or better still why not the entire seasons (box sets). Your new generation of fans needs more visual materials to enjoy.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Judy Garland on this highlight retrospective
I enjoyed this dvd, but I was a bit disappointed that it didn't include Judy singing. I have seen a clip in a PBS Andy Williams retrospective where she sang an abbreviated version... Read more
Published on July 26, 2006 by Robert E. Gold
Great songs and a wonderful time capsule
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. Read more
Published on June 29, 2004
Great retrospective--but only 3 or 4 seasons represented
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. Read more
Published on May 13, 2004 by Matthew G. Sherwin
A really great voice.
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. Read more
Published on February 11, 2004 by N. Stock
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 January 22, 2004
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 November 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 October 26, 2002
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 January 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 December 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 November 9, 2000
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