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The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Vol. 2: The Greatest Entertainers [VHS]
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This video contains some truly great moments on the Ed Sullivan show, including performances by such groups as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Byrds, Rolling Stones, and much much more! Get this video and you will not be dissappointed!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I could not wait to watch this classic. It have all the stars that it talked about, but I have to say I was very disappointed. It only has clips of the performances and I had hoped for all the songs.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Watching Ed Sullivan on Sunday night was an American tradition. He came out with his squinchy little body and his upraised hands and told us all that it was going to be a 'really big really big sheww' . 'Let's hear it for Curtis Le May from SAC. He 's going to bomb the Commies into Smithereens' Down there in the front row say a big hello to one of the great champeens of all time. Let's hear it for Jack Dempsey'
Ed would begin that way introducing the celebrities and warming us for Toppo Gigio the Little Italian Mouse or for , a young man from Memphis , Tennessee ( Ed could hardly hide the distaste as he pronounced the words ) Elvis Presley. "
The video contains records of some of the highlight performances, and also an interview with Ed and his wife Sylvia.
Highlights are wonderful, but my sense is that putting together a package in which the complete shows as they came on at the time would give a dimension no excerpts can.
Ed would begin that way introducing the celebrities and warming us for Toppo Gigio the Little Italian Mouse or for , a young man from Memphis , Tennessee ( Ed could hardly hide the distaste as he pronounced the words ) Elvis Presley. "
The video contains records of some of the highlight performances, and also an interview with Ed and his wife Sylvia.
Highlights are wonderful, but my sense is that putting together a package in which the complete shows as they came on at the time would give a dimension no excerpts can.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By T. Stone
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I first saw this special when it aired on TV nearly 20 years ago. My parents recorded it on VHS and we'd watch it regularly. I just purchased this and Volume 1. I'm pretty disappointed in both. Having watched them regularly growing up, I can tell there has been editing done. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Granted, some of the highlight performances are slightly extended (notably "Camelot"). But certain segments of Burt Reynolds are gone completely (I distinctly remember, following Albert Brooks' clip, it cut to Burt Reynolds saying how much he liked Brooks; that's not on the DVD). There are also some performances that are noticeably cut. I don't remember which volume it was, but one featured a sketch by Red Skelton where he talked about Texas. It's gone, it's not on either volume.
I really expected the opposite: to see what was aired on television, plus some, not minus some. As much as I enjoy the classic performances--worth the purchase--I'm disappointed with the editing.
I really expected the opposite: to see what was aired on television, plus some, not minus some. As much as I enjoy the classic performances--worth the purchase--I'm disappointed with the editing.
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
bought this for some one else.
fast delivery and the person that wanted it was pleased with it, but have not talked to them to see if good. Sorry
DAC
fast delivery and the person that wanted it was pleased with it, but have not talked to them to see if good. Sorry
DAC
By cw
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Has clips that you can't see of entertainers anymore. Would recommend to any age group. My grandson even enjoys it because they show musicians from their beginning careers.
Amazon was the only place I could find it brand new.
Amazon was the only place I could find it brand new.
By 1bobbo
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Imagine, no cursing or smut....imagine Ella's crystal clear voice, the eruption when Ed said 2 little words: 'The Beatles'; the roar when the ventriloquist went mum; the laughs, the clowns, Senor Wences.........a different age, a different world view- thanks Ed! Good things may pass, but the camera remembers!
By Austin Somlo
Format:VHS Tape
Most likely after viewing volume 1, you will go straight for volume 2 of The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show. It is more of the same with the continuity of incredible performances. Of course, this one will have Elvis and The Beatles as usual. Probably the funniest are the impersonations. One amazing display of a feat is Gene Kelly's handle on Ed Sullivan. It has to be seen to believe. All in all, forget the American Idol and America's Got (No) Talent crap...The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show, Vol. 2 is a great time capsule of history that is worth watching.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
very happy with product, was the perfect gift for someone in my family, will enjoy it for years,so pleased with Amazon seller and product
Published 13 months ago by TKD Annapolis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brought back great memories
I did not know what to expect here, but the DVD is just great and really brought back a lot of forgotten memories about the Ed Sullivan era. Recommend this to everybody.
Published on June 20, 2010 by Edward Nojiri
4.0 out of 5 stars
it's a walk down memory lane
I purchased volumes 1 & 2 for my brother who was turning 50. He said it was the best gift he had received in years. Read more
Published on October 29, 2009 by Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Program list provided for this amazing collection of talent
The correct name of the videotape pictured is THE VERY BEST OF THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW, VOL. 2: THE ENTERTAINERS. Total running time for this Buena Vista product is 85 minutes. Read more
Published on November 28, 2008 by Annie Van Auken
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