THE DANGEROUS CHRISTMAS OF RED RIDING HOOD

1965 television special also known as OH WOLF, POOR WOLF! starring Liza Minnelli, Cyril Ritchard, Vic Damone, Eric Burdon and the Animals. Songs by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill. Directed by Sid Smith.

Rated by Jorge: * *

DOLORES GRAY: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR APPEARENCES 1959-1966

Rare TV performances by Broadway and Hollywood's Dolores Gray, also with Marc Breaux, Art Lund, Jack Cassidy, Donald O'Connor, nancy Dussault and Jean Fenn. Among others Gray sings songs from DESTRY RIDES AGAIN and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN.

ED SULLIVAN: THE BEST OF BROADWAY MUSICALS

A selection of musical numbers done at the Ed Sullivan television show. The cast includes Julie Andrews, Pearl Bailey, Ethel Merman, Florence Henderson, Richard Kiley, Carol Channing, Larry Kert and Carol Lawrence.

Rated by Jorge: * * *

ELAINE STRITCH AT LIBERTY (Image Ent)

Live recording of the acclaimed Elaine Stritch's one-woman show that won a Tony.

Rated by Jorge: * * *

THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

PBS' special programme about the people who wrote the music and lyrics of America's golden age of popular song, narrated by Michael Feisntein. Includes clips starring Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire and many others.

THE GREAT WALTZ

1955 live TV production of the musical based on the life of Johann Strauss Jr., starring Patrice Munsel, Jarmila Novotna, Bert Lahr and Keith Andes.

GUYS AND DOLLS - OFF THE RECORD

1992 documentary about the making of the revival cast recording. Complete takes of some songs plus behind the scenes footage in the studio with cast, director Jerry Zaks and musical director Edward Strauss. Commentary by Peter Gallagher, Josie de Guzman, Nathan Lane, and Faith Prince.

Rated by Jorge: * * * *

HAROLD ARLEN - AN ALL-STAR TRIBUTE

The Bell Telephone Hour, December 5, 1965, hosted by Dinah Shore, pays a warm tribute to the work of composer Harold Arlen, with stars including Dinah Shore, Gordon MacRae, Gretchen Wyler, Leslie Uggams and Duke Ellington.

HAROLD ARLEN: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW

This film chronicles the life of American songwriter Harold Arlen. Through interviews with several artists Arlen's career is revisited. Featuring Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Lena Horne, Cab Calloway, Johnny Mercer, Bing Crosby and Judy Garland.

HEART & SOUL THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF FRANK LOESSER (PBS)

PBS’ documentary profile on composer/lyricist Frank Loesser (GUYS AND DOLLS, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, among others). Includes clips from some of his shows and movies, plus interviews with Matthew Broderick, Robert Morse, Charles Nelson Reilly, Stephen Schwartz, Jo Sullivan Loesser, Emily Loesser, Margaret Whiting, Jerry Herman and Betty Garrett.

JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL LIVING IN PARIS (Kino on Video)

1975 American Film Theatre production starring Elly Stone, Mort Shuman, Shawn Elliott, Alice Whitfield and Joe Masiell. Includes special features.

JUDY GARLAND - JUDY DUETS

Compilation of numbers with guest stars from Garland's TV series (nothing that wasn't on Pioneer's DVDs) and her TV special with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. The guests include Liza Minnelli, Mel Torme, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Lena Horne and Ethel Merman.

LEONARD BERNSTEIN'S NEW YORK (Kultur)

With songs from ON THE TOWN, WONDERFUL TOWN and WEST SIDE STORY this was filmed in the locations celebrated by Bernstein's songs. The cast includes Dawn Upshaw, Mandy Patinkin, Donna Murphy, Audra McDonald, Judy Blazer and Richard Muenz.

LIFE AFTER TOMORROW (Hart Sharp Video)

A documentary that explores “life-changing experience of being a child performer in the hit Broadway musical, Annie, and provides a candid look at the hard knocks that follow early success”. Includes interviews and additional performances with reunited orphans. Direcetd by Julie Stevens and Gil Cates, Jr.

LIZA WITH A Z

Emmy Award winning 1972 Liza Minnelli television special Directed and Choreographed by Bob Fosse was finally released on DVD in a two-discs set. Includes original songs by John Kander and Fred Ebb, plus several extras including unaired "Mein Herr" segment from the CABARET.

LOST IN THE STARS (Kino on Video)

1974 American Film Theatre production directed by Daniel Mann, with Brock Peters, Melba Moore, Raymond St. Jacques, Clifton Davis, Paul Rogers and Paulene Myers. Music by Kurt Weill and Lyrics by Maxwell Anderson. Includes special features.

MARY MARTIN AND ETHEL MERMAN - THEIR LEGENDARY APPEARENCE ON THE FORD 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

June 15, 1953 television special in black and white, with Martin & Merman singing solos and duets - only 27 minutes.

MISS SAIGON, THE MAKING OF

Like the title says, this is a documentary about the making of the stage hit MISS SAIGON. "Witness the evolution of this monumental production from its inception in the sumptuous hills of Provence to its glamorous London debut on a fascinating insider's voyage into the world of the theater."