Andy Williams
Nascimento : 1927-12-03, Wall Lake, Iowa, USA
Morte : 2012-09-25
História
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Howard Andrew Williams (December 3, 1927 – September 25, 2012) was an American singer. He recorded 43 albums in his career, of which 15 have been gold-certified and three platinum-certified. He was also nominated for six Grammy Awards. He sold more than 100 million records worldwide, including more than 10 million certified units in the United States.
He hosted The Andy Williams Show, a television variety show, from 1962 to 1971, and numerous TV specials. The Andy Williams Show won three Emmy awards.
The Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri is named after the song for which he is best known—Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini's "Moon River".
Williams was active in the music industry for 74 years, until his death in 2012.
Andy Williams currates a remarkable collection of personal favorite musical performances from the award-winning THE ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, which originally aired from 1962 to 1971. Included are many of his hits as well as a tantalizing array of standards.
Himself (archival footage)
Celebrating Grammy Award-winning singer Andy Williams with archival performances of his biggest hits and ballads including "Moon River", "Love Story", "Dear Heart", and "Born Free".
Self
Documentary examining the unique connections the singer shared with Britain, and what made the UK such a sanctuary for him. The programme features contributions from some of those who were closest to him, from his own children to friend Elvis Costello, as well as celebrity fans including Jools Holland and Freddie Flintoff.
Self (archive footage)
Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross host a Christmas celebration that features classic performances of popular holiday standards and traditional carols performed, throughout decades past, by an array of artists, including Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Johnny Mathis, Brenda Lee, Eddy Arnold, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Gene Autry, Jimmy Boyd, the Supremes, Rosemary Clooney, the Lennon Sisters, Burl Ives, Mahalia Jackson, Mitzi Gaynor, Julie Andrews, the Beach Boys, the Carpenters, Jose Feliciano, the Drifters, Ronnie Spector, the Harry Simeone Chorale, and David Bowie.
The Andy Williams Show (1962-'71) was an audience favorite for nine years. Every week, one of Andy's most cherished moments was when he had the opportunity to sing alongside some of the greatest musical performers of the day.
Self
A vida e obra do compositor baiano, da sua vinda para o Rio de Janeiro ao envolvimento com outras formas de expressão artística como o cinema e a pintura.
Self
A look back at the Andy Williams Christmas specials over the years. Includes clips from the yearly Christmas specials and interviews with Donny Osmond, Bobby Williams, and Andy Williams himself.
Gracing the stage of his very own theater - the aptly named Moon River Theatre - beloved crooner Andy Williams delights a sold-out, Branson, Mo., crowd with this performance of his greatest hits and fan favorites. Highlights include "Days of Wine and Roses," "The American Trilogy," "Born Free," "You'll Never Walk Alone," "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands," "Oh, Happy Day" and the love theme from The Godfather.
Self (archive footage)
Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
Himself
Andy and the NBC kids search for Santa, starring from Finland.
Andy Williams
Andy Williams' Early New England Christmas
Executive Producer
Andy Williams' Early New England Christmas
The juxtaposition may seem strange, but the Cash clan’s roots are in Scotland—even if Johnny’s speculation about descent from the 12th-century King Malcolm may be more guesswork than genealogy. Andy Williams guest-stars.
From 1978, Andy Williams live in concert with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall in London and in conversation with Benny Green.
Himself - Host / Singer
Andy preforms "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" among others classic tunes and celebrates Christmas with his family. The Osmond Brothers are also along to celebrate the season.
Self
Andy Williams celebrates the holidays with his entire family, including his siblings, The Williams Brothers, and his wife, singer Claudine Longet. The Osmond Brothers are also along to add some festive cheer.
Warren Palmer
An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.
Himself - Member, The Williams Brothers Quartette (uncredited)
A grandson of a recently deceased millionaire mistakes a beautiful female disc jockey for her aunt, who once dated the grandfather.
Himself (archive footage)
A joyful and exuberant song-filled retrospective about television’s greatest sister act, this musical documentary about the Lennon Sisters is a dazzling journey through the Great American Songbook and classic pop hits from the '50s, '60s, '70s and beyond.
