Perry Como was not a regular host of this 1951-53 NBC series, but ALL STAR REVUE was one of his most interesting television vehicles, with good scripts and fascinating guest stars--this program features Joan Blondell, Ben Blue and Patti Page. The opening chorus (directed by Ray Charles) of "It's such a joy to work with Perry boy" gives way to Como's introduction, and he later sings "Don't Let the Stars Get In Your Eyes" in the midst of a chorus of uniformed workmen; Patti Page sings "Doggie in the Window," and Como sings "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel to his children. Comic Ben Blue mimes his way through a beautifully timed slapstick sketch that features a choreographed cat fight between two women in a Left Bank setting, and Como and his three kids have fun with Joan Blondell (playing Mona Lisa) and Ben Blue (playing Gainsborough's Blue Boy) in a museum sketch. Como also appears in a comedic record store sketch with Patti Page, a slapstick bit with Ben Blue, and duets with Patti Page ("We Ain't Got A Barrel of Money") and a song-and-dance number with Joan Blondell.
$18.00
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