Judy, Frank & Dean - Once in a Lifetime

Rating:
Summary: Great Video!
Review: Judy is marvelous! At the peak of her career. Oh yeah..those 2 other guys were good too. All Judy fans must see this video!

Rating:
Summary: Three Legends together..Ka-pow!
Review: Judy...not enough words to express the delight I took in being able to see and hear her once again. And three legends in the same room? Grrreat!

Rating:
Summary: JUDY, FRANK & DEAN - THE LEGENDARY CONCERT
Review: They sure don't make 'em like that anymore. Three legends that perform and "click" in perfect harmony. I found this tape to be beautifully restored and "colorized" from its' original black & white format presentation. Though as some other reviewer commented that some of the background setting is "vintage" early 60's, it serves not only as a entertainment show but as a "classic era" piece . I enjoyed the songs and the "politically" incorrect performance by Dean & Frank while they sang and in some scenes held cigarettes and also had drinks in their hands. Boy, I haven't seen that in the last 3o + years either. All-in-all, this video should be in any Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin afficionados' video library. Just a great video about a long gone generation of classic performances that will never be rivaled again! Way-worth the small cost of the video. Amazon Videos & CD's should have more of these classic era shows available. "Just B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!!"

Rating:
Summary: JUDY, FRANK & DEAN - THE LEGENDARY CONCERT
Review: They sure don't make 'em like that anymore. Three legends that perform and "click" in perfect harmony. I found this tape to be beautifully restored and "colorized" from its' original black & white format presentation. Though as some other reviewer commented that some of the background setting is "vintage" early 60's, it serves not only as a entertainment show but as a "classic era" piece . I enjoyed the songs and the "politically" incorrect performance by Dean & Frank while they sang and in some scenes held cigarettes and also had drinks in their hands. Boy, I haven't seen that in the last 3o + years either. All-in-all, this video should be in any Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin afficionados' video library. Just a great video about a long gone generation of classic performances that will never be rivaled again! Way-worth the small cost of the video. Amazon Videos & CD's should have more of these classic era shows available. "Just B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!!"

Rating:
Summary: Overall a very good show, but at times misses the mark
Review: This CBS special was part of the multi-million dollar deal that Ms. Garland had signed to do for television, airing before her scheduled weekly TV variety show had started taping. The first drawback is that it has been colorized, which has been proven NOT to enhance anything. Almost all of the numbers are letter perfect, of great performing quality and show why Ms. Garland was so far ahead of the rest, talent-wise. Sinatra and Martin could barely keep up with her! The best numbers are Ms. Garland's, the most touching being her rendition of "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" and for pure blownout talent, the trio doing "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You" hits the target, dead center (although Frank Sinatra, for some reason, couldn't master the simple time-step involved!). The only other minor disappointment during this tape is the closing sequence, in which Ms. Garland sings 3 songs in concert format, a la her Carnegie Hall triumph. It seems that her voice was just too powerful for the hand-mike she used. An overhead microphone would have been far better which would have allowed her to just let loose with the numbers, as she does with "Rock-A-Bye Your Baby". Overall, a fine piece of entertainment, allowing us to see her perform many numbers that before were only available in audio format.

Rating:
Summary: Too much Judy, not enough Dean and Frank
Review: This is purely a Judy Garland show with guest appearances by Dean and Frank. All are in great voice and at the top of their game. However, Judy probably sings 10 songs, Frank 2, and Dean 1. Together they perform You're Nobody til Somebody Loves You and Dean and Frank do The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else. The highlight is the end of the tape when Judy does her Carnegie Hall show. Overall, this is a good tape for a Judy Garland Fan.

Rating:
Summary: Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin together!!!
Review: This remarkable television special was filmed in early 1962 for CBS. Judy Garland along with Sinatra and Dean Martin is quite a legendary trio. Its singing, singing, and more singing with Judy in the spotlight. This elegant production is now "colorized" and the quality is quite nice. Two segments stand out; the trio singing You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You and Judy's finale. The finale has Judy dressed in her Carnegie hall attire and belting out several numbers from her famous live album that was still high on the charts. There are no weak spots in the production. Other songs include The Man That Got Away, Just in Time, and I Can't Give You Anything but Love. You won't regret buying this one !!!

Rating:
Summary: Judy is Spectacular (who are those other guys anyway?)
Review: This video showcases Judy at a point in her career when she looked and sounded her best. This tape is worth the price, if only for the spectacular opening number, "Just in Time" and the closing moments that attempt to recreate the legendary Carnegie Hall concert. Did Judy think she needed "guests?" Frank and Dean are fine, but they serve only to give Garland a break and time to change. It's no mistake that the program begins with the Garland Overture and Judy's name in huge lights--the show is her's. Also of note is director Norman Jewison's unique staging of "The Man That Got Away," that begins with a rather interesting overhead shot and has Judy sitting for much of the number. Even when Judy is surrounded by odd sets and unnecessary guest stars, she still shines. A must buy for the rabid Garland fan and those looking to discover her for the first time.