It's a shame that the quality is missing on this dvd; I did miss the original release of this, so I had to buy this one. As the other reviewer noted, the cover is pretty cheesy; looks like somebody took a picture off the tv set, and it looks exactly like someone with a bad printer ran off the cover art. The sound is good, but the video is only slightly better than okay. And there are no extras. This is pricey compared to similar products out there, but the big trade-off, is that this is Perry's last Xmas show. His voice held up amazingly well during his long life, and it is nicely displayed here. Despite the negatives, this disc has a lot of charm, and you will find yourself smiling and singing along for much of it. I grew up on Perry Como Xnas specials, and I remember this when it originally came on TV. I wish some of the older ones from the 70's were also available. My own children were very young then, and they used to sit up with me and watch Perry every Xmas. This is a lovely bit of nostalgia, and will put you in the Xmas spirit despite it's drawbacks. If you're sentimental, you may find your eyes getting a bit misty, since dreams have a habit of doing that. Andy Williams' Xmas specials have better cover work, but aren't a lot better on the extras. They are sleek and polished; Perry is a beloved, comfortable old friend and a real pleasure to spend an hour with. Take some time out at Xmas for this grand old gentleman. If you love Perry, and aren't picky, this will be a nice holiday gift to yourself. If you're giving a gift, the recipient might be happier with one of Perry's Xmas CDs, which I highly recommend.
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This DVD has nice audio and video quality (no bonus features), but in reality, it is a DVD-r! In essence, a home made release, not professionally mass produced. The artwork for the cover insert is awful, no doubt made on a home computer and printed out with a bad printer. No inlay card. The DVD is obviously home burned as well. So if you missed the "official" VHS/laser disc release of Mr. C's last performance in 1994, this might be worth getting. But $19.98 is a lot to pay for what appears to be a bootleg release.
Le spýcial de Noýl d'Andy Williams est pour moi le symbole le plus significatif que Noýl approche. J'ai grandi avec cette magie et maintenant que je me suis procurý ce classique, je retrouve l'ýmerveillement de mon enfance. Mýme si ýa date d'une autre ýpoque, ýa ne se dýmode pas; on se laisse ýmerveiller. Annýe aprýs annýe, j'anticipe avec joie de regarder ce DVD. Je le conseille ý tous ceux qui se laissent facilement emporter par le cýtý magique du Temps des Fýtes. More Info about this DVD DVD Release Date: Released the 02 October 2001 Usually ships in 24 hours
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In some shots Perry looks SO young! But in a few songs from his show, he looks exactly the way I remembered him when I first saw him on Italian TV: very handsome and yet very casual and the "big brother" type! And what a voice! The quality of the sound is good... The picture is better than I expected. But I think it should have included more popular hits... Perhaps next time? When is another DVD coming out? More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Perry Como DVD Release Date: Released the 11 November 2003 Usually ships within 24 hours
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Andy Williams, venerable singing star of countless TV holiday specials, performs onstage at his own theater in Branson, Missouri, before an adoring audience in 1993. Decked out in a succession of sweaters and scarves, Williams does 25 Christmas classics, dances with women wearing reindeer headdresses, sings along with a children's chorus, and welcomes special guests Lorrie Morgan and the Osmond Brothers (who show up wearing jackets featuring rhinestone poinsettias and candy canes). A number of youthful men and women appear throughout in various production numbers, usually dressed as Christmas carolers or partygoers (think more scarves and sweaters), while the band performs on a stage decorated with Christmas trees and lots of fake snow. This is a very professional production,... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Andy Williams DVD Release Date: Released the 30 November 1999 Usually ships in 24 hours
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The item was received in a timely fashion and was in good condition, as advertised. More Info about this DVD Director(s): Sid Smith (III) DVD Release Date: Released the 26 October 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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