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Summary: I GOT STEAM HEAT
Review: The pajama factory setting is a little awkward and it doesn't really jive with the spirited song and dance numbers, which are constatly splendid. When the whole factory goes on a company picnic, you know this Broadway musical longs to be as big as "Oklahoma!", but is constrained by the very little framework of a labor dispute in a clothing factory. Still, you may be surprised to find the host of wonderful recognizable songs that originated from this musical, the cast is exceptional, and if you like Doris Day, well, you may find yourself in 'que-sera-sera' heaven.
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Summary: PAJAMA GAME GENERATES PLENTY OF "STEAM HEAT" ON THE SCREEN!
Review: THE PAJAMA GAME is a landmark motion picture transfer of a Broadway musical in that, with one glorious exception, the entire original stage cast, songs, and story made it to the screen virtually intact. The Pajama Game is also notable for the one and only film appearance by legendary Broadway star, John Raitt, preserving one of his greatest stage triumphs for posterity. The one exception noted earlier is Doris Day (replacing Janis Paige from the stage production), who scores one of her greatest successes in the role of Babe. The sexual chemistry between Day and co-star Raitt ignites the screen in all their scenes together, giving The Pajama Game, to paraphrase one of its famous songs, plenty of "Steam Heat" and earthy energy. The Pajama Game's story line is the last thing you would expect for a musical, a labor dispute in a mid-west garment factory. Doris Day is the union representative and John Raitt represents management. How they manage to resolve these issues and keep at bay their obvious attraction for each other unfolds with a charming frankness and humor. Woven perfectly into the plot are some of the most popular tunes of the 1950's, magnificently performed by the entire cast. The brassy Warner Bros. studio orchestra, under the capable direction of the legendary Ray Heindorf, deserves special mention. Heindorf's orchestration of the score is a vast improvement over the Broadway original and the orchestra plays this music with an energy and verve that has to be heard to be believed. This DVD presents The Pajama Game for the first time in a Technicolor restoration that probably looks better than the inferior Warnercolor theatrical original and the crisp, clear, vibrant mono sound matches the perfectly saturated image throughout. Extras on the disc include a complete performance by Doris Day of a new song composed for the film but never used in the final cut.
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Summary: Great screen transfer of stage hit! One of Doris Day's best
Review: THE PAJAMA GAME is a wonderful surprise. One of the best Broadway to Hollywood transfers! Most of the stage personnel in front and behind the camera were on hand in creating this movie. Doris Day has one of her best screen roles. Oh how I wish she appeared in the screen version of SOUTH PACIFIC also done about the same time. The score is unforgettable(inculdes HEY THERE and HERNANDOS HIDEAWAY) and the movie moves along at a brisk pace making you want to watch it all over again. While it is true some of the songs from the original stage production were dropped for the movie, they are not missed. The new DVD is the best home presentation yet. The colors are brighter and the sound stronger. Unfortunatly, PAJAMA GAME is not in stereo, so there is some disappoinment in the sound aspect. The film was not shot in widesceen (another disappointment) but WARNER's has presented the movie in a "matted" theatrical version, as well as, a full TV screen presentation. WHEN WILL THE COMPLETE SOUNDTRACK ALBUM BE RELEASED.. ARE YOU LISTENING SONY/LEGACY RECORDS?? Get PAJAMA GAME on DVD you wont be disappointed.
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Summary: Hidden treasure
Review: THE PAJAMA GAME is truly one of the great treasures of the Broadway stage. The film version is as good a transfer to screen as there is....only question....How much better would the film of CAROUSEL have been if John Raitt had starred,and not Gordon MacRae?
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Summary: "7 1/2 cents"
Review: The workers at Sleeptite pajama factory want a 7 1/2 cent an hour raise.Doris Day is on hand and shines brightly in her prime.She plays "Babe",the head of the union grievance committee.John Raitt co-stars as the foreman she inevitably falls in love with.This bubbly and bouncy musical was adapted from the "tony"winning Broadway hit by George Abbott and Stanley Donen in 1957.Most of the original Broadway cast and choreographer Bob Fosse make this a must see classic.The "steam heat"number with Carol Haney is a showstopper.The great 50's ballad "hey there" and the wacky "Fernando's hideaway" are featured.This movie gem is visually superb on Dvd.It is a fine,wholesome, film that does justice to the original broadway show.George Liguori.
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Summary: "7 1/2 cents"
Review: The workers at Sleeptite pajama factory want a 7 1/2 cent an hour raise.Doris Day is on hand and shines brightly in her prime.She plays "Babe",the head of the union grievance committee.John Raitt co-stars as the foreman she inevitably falls in love with.This bubbly and bouncy musical was adapted from the "tony"winning Broadway hit by George Abbott and Stanley Donen in 1957.Most of the original Broadway cast and choreographer Bob Fosse make this a must see classic.The "steam heat"number with Carol Haney is a showstopper.The great 50's ballad "hey there" and the wacky "Fernando's hideaway" are featured.This movie gem is visually superb on Dvd.It is a fine,wholesome, film that does justice to the original broadway show.George Liguori.
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Summary: perfect except for doris
Review: This amazing dvd is wonderful, put the overly peppy and smiley Doris Day is atrocious! Why could they not have put Janis Paige-The original broadway Babe- in the picture!
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Summary: A Delight
Review: This highly enjoyable film is one of Doris Day's finest.She plays Babe Williams,the head of the Sleeptite Pajama Factory's grievance committee.She then meets and falls in love with the new superintendant,Sid Sorokin,played by John Raitt,as in the Broadway production. The film boasts the original Broadway players of Reta Shaw,Carol Haney and Eddie Foy Jr. The songs include 'Once A Year Day','I'm Not At All In Love','Hey There','Small Talk','Hernando's Hideaway','Steam Heat'and the Title Song.
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Summary: Great Movie- Very average DVD transfer
Review: This is a fabulous movie, great songs, well shot, technically brilliant. However, the transfer to DVD is well below what the medium is capable. The resolution is appalling, looking little better than a rented VHS tape. The sound is equally disappointing. To the Major Studios: You're On Notice. Just look at the "Judy Garland Show" boxed set. It's the standard by which all others will be judged. Even though the people at Pioneer had little to work with, 2" 38 year old videotape and monophonic sound, the results are simply breathtaking. The transfer is nothing short of astounding, and now that we are aware of what DVD is capable, we deserve better than this offering. Save your money, folks. If you must, buy the VHS version.
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Summary: The Pajama Game Is The Game Were In
Review: This is a great classic Warner Brothers Hit. It is based on the Broadway Hit Pajama Game. When Warner Brothers bought the rights to the story, they used almost all of the origional cast, except that they included Doris Day is put in as the role of Kate"Babe" Williams. This is a great movie full of laughs, and and gags. John Raitt, Eddie Foy Jr., and Reta Shaw lead the cast. And you have a special treat in store. This song also has a lot of great songs such as Hernandos Hideaway, Steam Heat, and many more. If you want a good movie for the whole family. Pajama Game is the movie for you. This is a great clean movie that you can show to the whole family. So if you havn't alreaddy seen Rent or Buy The Pajama Game today.
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