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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: RESPOND2 ENTERTAINMENT
EAN: 0823753730099
Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: R2 Entertainment
Manufacturer: R2 Entertainment
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: R2 Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 13, 2005
Running Time: 540 minutes
Sales Rank: 47241
Studio: R2 Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: September 13, 2005
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Product Description:
Although their names aren't often recalled by music historians Tony Orlando & Dawn made a sizeable impact on the music scene in the 1970s. By 1974 they had become so popular that CBS offered the duo their own variety show and this collection gathers nine hours of highlights from the program which ran until 1977. Combining sketch comedy and musical performances Tony and Dawn provided plenty of wholesome family entertainment with their show and always invited an impressive array of guests to costar with them; Jerry Lewis Jackie Gleason Alice Cooper and Neil Sedaka are among the many names to feature here.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: UNRATED UPC: 823753730099 Manufacturer No: 7300
Amazon.com:
If American television watchers craved intellectual stimulation, then Nova would top the Nielsen ratings and C-SPAN2 would enjoy boffo viewership. Since that's obviously not the case, what we end up with is decidedly middlebrow fare like Tony Orlando & Dawn. This mid-'70s variety show is neither very bad nor especially good; instead, these three discs (a total of eleven shows) are a thoroughly undemanding way to kill a few hours (nine, to be exact, including extras).
When the CBS network scheduled their show as a mid-summer replacement in 1974, Orlando and Dawn (Joyce Vincent and Telma Hopkins) were enjoying a string of kitschy but catchy hits like 'Knock Three Times,' 'Candida,' and, of course, 'Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree.' Like those songs, the TV show offers light, often corny entertainment with nary an edge to be found. The format is similar to that of The Sonny & Cher Show, which preceded it by a few years (and which was released in a three-DVD set by the same studio, R2 Entertainment, in 2004), combining comedy sketches, appearances by a variety of guest stars, and plenty of music, including the trio's own material and various popular songs of the day. Orlando plays the Sonny role to the hilt, wearing a succession of ridiculous outfits (cowboy, kung fu fighter, vaudeville entertainer, etc.) and standing by good-naturedly as the girls take caustic potshots at him. An average vocalist at best, he readily hands over the spotlight to Vincent and Hopkins, superior singers who perform both solo and together and whose weekly appearances as soul sisters Moreen and Lou Effy are among the better comedy bits. Indeed, Orlando's easy charm and lack of pretense (not to mention his big hair) are probably the show's strongest suits; here's a guy who was on a roll, happy just to be there and loving every minute of it. So what if their versions of Bob Marley's 'I Shot the Sheriff' and Isaac Hayes' 'Theme from 'Shaft',' to name just two, are cringe-inducing? The latter, at least, is played for laughs, and the studio audience (consisting largely of the kind of folks who clap on the one-beat), especially the older ladies, can't get enough of this stuff.
The guests are fairly predictable, ranging from old pros (an ebullient Jackie Gleason, a sentimental Danny Thomas, a zany Phyllis Diller) to stars of then-current TV shows (Freddie Prinze, Ted Knight, Loretta Swit), with a few oddball choices (Alice Cooper, George Carlin, homerun king Hank Aaron--who sings!) as well. Among the bonus features are Orlando's appearance on 'The Tonight Show' (with Prinze subbing for Johnny Carson), a mildly amusing bit with Dawn and Don 'Father Guido Sarducci' Novello on 'Fridays,' and Carol Burnett's take-off on Orlando's TV show. --Sam Graham
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - great tv show...
THE TONY ORLANDO &DAWN SHOW BRINGS BACK GREAT TIMES FOR ME I AM INJOYING IT A LOT THANK YOU....
Rating: - The love of the 1970's TV variety shows from a 1970's pop culture fan.
Today's prime-time TV may have your share of sit-coms, game shows, and SOME reality shows that are ok, but other shows like TODAY's crime dramas and news programs aren't well wouth watching. Go back in time when it was all right watching those wholesome family variety shows that network TV lacks today. Of course times were tough during the mid 70's, but television prime-time back then had those happy wholesome variety shows that helped provide a breath of fresh air. "Tony Orlando and Dawn" was a great example. Tony Orlando reached out to his live audience and home viewers to forget about the tough times America was going through and just think positive thoughts.
I really like this DVD! I just can't get enough of it!
Rating:  - Great, but incomplete
A great chance to relive some happy moments from the seventies. These are not complete episodes. Not sure why, but some guest stars are only in the introduction. As far as compliations go, however, all their greatest hits are included although they could have cut a few "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" reprises and included other skits or music. Great fun though.
Rating: - More Please...
I Truly Enjoyed This Set!! I Grew Up Watching And Loving This Show, Tony, Telma & Joyce Were All Funny & Really Entertaining. The Guest Stars Were Great & George Carlin Was A Treat!!!! My Favorite Moment Was With Phyllis Diller....A Classic On TV!!!!! I Hope R2 Entertainment Will Release More Volumes.
Rating: - campy, corny , cheesy?? try
TALENTED, ENTERTAINING, FUN.
I notice some amazon sellers are giving away thier copies for around 20.00 and if I didnt have a copy already i would certainly order one. What a deal and with the cold weather approaching here is a good cure for the winter blahs. I Guarantee it!!!!!
Everything everyone else has written about this gem of a show is true
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