First Rate Productions - All these shows are given first class treatment. Great arrangements, great music, nice talks to camera WHEN he keeps them short and is not apologizing for writing a particular song. My main beefs are that he seems to be auditioning for a movie role in the first three by displaying his acting in pointless skits that waste lots of time. (And did he really have to use up 5 minutes of just his mom doing a very nasally, unfunny skit at the beginning of the 2nd show?) Please, Barry, people tuned in to hear you sing. The 4th is almost perfect except he keeps doing these fake backstage before-the-show-run-throughs and then segue ways into performing in front of the studio audience. Annoying gimmick. During the show he mentions his lady friend. LOL! Well, Barry, most of us knew you were gay even then. The fifth show is him relaxed and doing what HE wants to do, singing the songs he loves and using lots of great talent sharing the spotlight. Excellent shows, all. Wonderful guests in each special. Well, I could have done without Penny Marshall singing and dancing. LOL! Barry is a talented writer, singer and concert performer. Enjoy!
Great Show!!!! - I bought this DVD at his concert this year and it is the best investment I have ever made. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this DVD to all FANILOW S!!!
Great Collection - always been a huge Barry Manilow fan and this Dvd set is worth every single penny. the Man is a Great all around talent of voice, arranging, Production and he puts all of that talent and takes it to the stage on these Tv specials. back in the day Acts might have a vairety show or specials. you knew you had hit the big time when a Major network wanted a tv speical or something with you.all of his tv specials are captured on this collection and the versatility and artists represented here is a testimony to the Musical versatility that is Barry Manilow. this is a Must for any fan of Barry s.
for Manilow fans - I don t like Manilow, but my wife does. I bought this for her and she watches it all the time. So I would give it 5 stars based on how much she likes it.
(sunkist) Manilow - I find all TV specials regarding concerts, stage or studio performances quite facinating! I was indeed satisfied with Barry Manilows TV specials!