Words and Music by Jerry Herman

Words and Music by Jerry Herman
by Amber Edwards

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Actor: Angela Lansbury, Barry Brown, Carol Channing, George Hearn, Michael Feinstein
Director: Amber Edwards
Brand: WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-01-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS (Direct)

DVD Reviews of Words and Music by Jerry Herman

DVD Review: A VERY MERRY JERRY!
Summary: 4 Stars

"Hello Dolly, "Mame", "La Cage aux Folles - three fabulous Broadway musicals. All written by one fabulous composer - the one and only Jerry Herman. If you love all things Broadway and all things musical theatre, then you will adore this wonderful documentary - WORDS AND MUSIC BY JERRY HERMAN. It gives a rare and candid glimpse into the life of one of the most talented and beloved American musical theatre composers. This is a fascinating look at his childhood, where his marvellous musical talent was quite evident very early on; and then takes us on a journey through to the huge successes of "Hello Dolly"(starring Carol Channing) and "Mame" (starring Angela Lansbury); to some of his lesser critical and box office gems. To write the Music OR Lyrics to a hit stage show must be a wonderful feeling. But to write the MUSIC & LYRICS must be a truly amazing feeling. Let's hope that JERRY HERMAN makes it back to Broadway with another BIG HIT sometime soon!

DVD Review: PERFECT BIOGRAPHICAL DOCUMENTARY
Summary: 5 Stars

There has never been a documentary on a behind-the-scenes person in show business, that is as perfect as this one. It covers EVERY aspect of Herman's marvelously productive career.....from early off Broadway shows (PARADE) to the Broadway hits (DOLLY, MAME, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES) to the Broadway failures (DEAR WORLD, GRAND TOUR, MACK & MABEL) to him today (when this documentary was made). An exceptional story....an exceptional gentleman.....an exceptional production. One not to be missed, and to be seen again and again.

DVD Review: jerry herman on broadway
Summary: 5 Stars

Enjoyed it very much. I like Jerry Herman's shows. Mame was the first broadway musical i saw on Broadway. Wow! what an experience! Wish the tribute had included "Bosom Buddies" with Bea Arthur. It covers Jerry Herman's career and I enjoyed the additional features on the dvd.

DVD Review: Nice docummentary, with great archive footage
Summary: 4 Stars

Jerry Herman is a musical theatrical genius in the most classical way, and it's obvious in this docummentary that he's also a great person, with interesting things to say, but about the theatre world as of his personal life!
Plus, the chane to see footage from Hello, Dolly, Mame, Grand Tour, La Cage, Mack & Mabel... who could ask for anything more? Well, maybe some more full numbers as extra features...

DVD Review: Wonderful DVD
Summary: 5 Stars

To anyone who is a fan of Jerry Herman's music,this wonderful DVD contains just about everything you could wish to know. Well-considered comment without any of the usual awful showbiz "gushiness" that often accompanies such biographies,this film also contains archive footage from some of the original Broadway productions,which if only for that reason alone,makes it a little treasure. Highly recommended.

Description of Words and Music by Jerry Herman

WORDS AND MUSIC BY JERRY HERMAN chronicles the life and career of one of the American Musical Theater's iconic figures: the composer and lyricist of the hit shows "Hello Dolly!" "Mame" and "La Cage aux Folles" among others. Jerry and an all-star cast including Carol Channing Angela Lansbury Charles Nelson Reilly and Michael Feinstein chart his rise from 1950s off-Broadway through all of his smash Broadway hits. Featuring never-before-seen stills and archival footage from the original shows and of course a terrific Jerry Herman score. System Requirements:Running Time: 90 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:?TELEVISION/PBS Rating:?NR UPC:?841887008822 Manufacturer No:?WMJH601

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