variety show

TV's Grooviest Variety Shows (of the '60 and '70s)
$22.95
I took this on vacation and got a kick out of it. I was born in the 60s so I remember the horrific variety shows of the 70s. EVERYONE had a variety show it seemed. I'd like to see a Volume 2 of this book, as I don't think it mentioned shows like Lynda Carter's and Lorenzo and Harriet Music's. I actually remember watching those. Remember the Christmas variety shows every year? Giant gaudy ornaments with dancers in front of them, all in glorious, hideous 70s colors? I'd like to read about some of those.
If you recall those shows/days, you'll like this book.

Greg Garrison Presents The Best of the Dean Martin Variety Show - Volume Three
$37.88
I made a mistake and ordered Volumn #3, when I really needed Volumn #2 of Dean Martin Variety Show. Have tired to contact someone and try to exchange it but have not had any sucess in doing so. Any one who knows how to go about this, please let me know. Thanks so much. My order came fast and in good shape, however I did not play it to see if it really works good. I need some help. Thanks Wouldn't mind ordering more if I could get this straightened out first.

The Best of the Dean Martin Variety Show Vol 1
$29.97
Stars included in Volume 1:

Lucille Ball, Bill Cosby, John Wayne, Bing Crosby, Rowan & Martiin, Jonathan Winters, Phil Silvers, and Frank Sinatra.

Classic Variety Shows
$9.98
The Groucho/Liberace disc alone is worth the price of this three-disc collection. Groucho, as always, is hilarious and often outrageous. After the movie Production Code went into full effect in 1934, Marx Brothers films were often a target of chief censor Joseph Breen. On TV, the censors kept Groucho in check. Even so, a censored Groucho is still far better than most of the uncensored "humor" I find on cable TV.

I didn't watch Liberace as a boy, so -- surprise -- I found his portion of the disc to be very entertaining and relaxing.

In contrast, Milton Berle was a favorite of mine and I rarely missed one of his shows (those sponsored by Texaco or Buick). Today, the best I can say is that his shows seem mildly entertaining. Few real yucks, though.

For me, the most memorable episodes of the Colgate Comedy Hour were hosted by Abbott and Costello. I don't remember those hosted by Martin and Lewis. Although I'm ashamed to admit it now, at the time I considered Jerry Lewis funny. When Martin and Lewis ended their partnership, it was, as I recall, widely thought that Martin's career would take a nosedive.

Fortunately, it was Dean Martin's star that rose. If you, like, me, can't stomach Jerry Lewis, keep your finger on your remote control's mute button so you can suppress Lewis' grating, whiny voice.

It's a mixed bag but, in my opinion, worth the price