Television played a key role in the legendary Liberace career making him a household word to millions and the medium's first matinee idol. "Leapin' Lizards, It's Liberace!" video taped in 1978 was his first major television special from Las Vegas. "Leapin' Lizards, It's Liberace!" gives US a spoofed view of a typical day in the life of Mr. Showmanship, before he was off to "work" at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel in his mirrored Rolls Royce. There is a view of the magnificent Liberace Las Vegas Villa, from bedroom to piano motif swimming pool. After arriving at the Hilton showroom, guest star Debbie Reynolds, Liberace's favorite movie star and performer, joins him on stage for a salute to the Broadway musical, "Annie," complete with Sandy the Dog. Liberace is also joined by protTgT Vince Cardell, the Chinese Acrobats of Taiwan and puppeteer, Barkley Shaw. His longtime friend, comedian Phyllis Diller, makes a cameo appearance. And with all the good fun, there is a lot of beautiful music. Liberace begins with a medley of Strauss waltzes, to the accompaniment of the fabulous Dancing Waters. Liberace also performs " Send in the Clowns," "It's Impossible," "Beer Barrel Polka" and more. Transferred directly from the original 2" color broadcast videotape to digital, it is released in association with the Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts.
M**A
Nice Video
I bought this as a gift to a friend who always wanted to see Liberace's vegas act. Unfortunately, he passed away before this could happen. Although this is a digital remaster of a TV special, it is close to the type of performance he delivered on stage and provides the viewer a glimpse into one of the many live performances Liberace delivered. Debbie Reynolds is great, too. My friend has told me that she watches the video at least once a week. I am glad she is enjoying it (she is a shut in).
R**B
I Love Liberace!!!
I just received my copy of Leapin' Lizards It's Liberace and I really like it alot! I would have given it 5 stars, if not for the fact that it is a made on demand DVD. The quality is very good, and I love all of the guests! Debbie Reynolds is great and I really like when her and Lee did the number from Annie. The interaction with Phyllis Diller was also hilarious!!!! I really miss Liberace....he had so much talent and made my world a happier place!
R**L
NO CHAPTERS - BARGAIN DISC
It was disappointing to discover that this disc does NOT have chapter selection. You have to watch the entire program straight through. The transferred material is from the original VHS set which was good. These shows are a few decades old, so allowances are made. And, it's a bargain price. I would rather have paid a few dollars more for a better produced product.
M**S
Worth owning
Good, but not enough Liberace's actual playing.. He was the master of the keyboard. Worth owning though, love Debbie Reynolds
O**L
you don't have showman like him any more
you don't have showman like him any more. every thing is technology and laser lights. Librace had pure talent. a must have for any collector.
U**R
Leaping Lizards, It's Liberace!
Super. I've tried out many dvds but this one has some on the most outrageous early programs and costumes I was trying to locate. Also fairly good quality for its age.
N**R
Four Stars
thanks
B**H
Great DVD
Anything with Liberace in is great. Too bad he isn't with us any more. I can't believe the talent of this man.
J**E
Five Stars
Mille Merci super beau très heureux de mon achat Amicalement Jean-Pierre Lavoie
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