디트로이트 출신의 여성 트리오 디나(비욘세 놀즈), 에피(제니퍼 허드슨), 로렐(애니카 노니 로즈). 꿈과 재능, 열정까지 가진 그녀들이지만 스타의 길은 멀기만 하다. 야심찬 매니저 커티스는 그녀들이 가지지 못한 성공의 카드를 쥐고 그녀들을 사로잡는다. 인기가수인 제임스 썬더 얼리의 백보컬로 투입, 기회와 경험을 쌓아 가며 화려한 스포트라이트의 중심으로 다가서는 그녀들. 한편 커티스는 팀을 변모시키기 위한 계획을 행동으로 옮기기 시작한다. 리더인 에피 대신 뛰어난 외모를 가진 디나를 리드싱어로 교체하려는 것. 이에 에피는 반발하고 팀은 위기에 봉착하지만, 디나는 그렇게 찾아온 기회가 싫지는 않은데...
As America struggled through the Great Depression in the 1930s, a little girl with big dimples and indescribable charm danced her way into the hearts of moviegoers around the world.
As America struggled through the Great Depression in the 1930s, a little girl with big dimples and indescribable charm danced her way into the hearts of moviegoers around the world.
Larry McAfee is paralyzed from the neck down following a motorcycle accident. He gradually loses the will to live, in the meantime befriending a talk radio DJ over the phone. The two meet each other and become friends, though Larry still wishes to end his life. The DJ reluctantly has a switch installed on Larry's life support that Larry can activate at any time (via his mouth) to end his life.
The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies documents a performance of the popular Broadway revue, built around more than two dozen great tunes from Ellington's songbook. Hinton Battle, Paula Kelly and Phyllis Hyman headline the cast for this production; songs include "Take The A Train," "Caravan," "Satin Doll," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Mood Indigo," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and many more.
Against orders and with no help of relief Texas patriots led by William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett defend the Alamo against overwhelming Mexican forces.
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
