Ruth Brown

Бродвейские короли и лауреаты Тони Томми Тюн, Кэрол Ченнинг, Роберт Гуле и Харви Фирстайн станут вашими ведущими для этого третьего сборника великих музыкальных представлений из архивов трансляций премии Премия Тони®. Легендарные звезды из легендарных шоу демонстрируют свое мастерство в 23 спектаклях, которые вошли в историю Бродвея.

Inspired by the 1993 Grammy-winning album, this historic meeting of superpowers stars the King of the Blues performing duets with a pantheon of fellow legends: Ruth Brown, Albert Collins, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Irma Thomas and Joe Louis Walker. Interspersed with exclusive interviews, it's an inspired and unprecedented gathering of blues greats that may never be equaled. The performances include B.B.'s signature song, "The Thrill Is Gone," and "Playin' With My Friends," which was penned by Robert Cray just for The Blues Summit. Best of all, with this home video, you sit right on stage where you don't miss a beat.

Действие этой музыкальной молодежной комедии происходит в маленьком городке, где подростки отстаивают свое право слушать и играть рок-н-ролл в борьбе с некоторыми гадкими родителями.

Christmas at the Messiah Church in Washington D.C. A young preacher and, later in the day, a mysterious pregnant girl arrive at the church doors looking to begin new lives. The preacher, the Reverend Oliver Crawford, is not the judgmental church committee's first choice to be the Messiah's new pastor; an unwed father of a teenage son, he is given only two days to prove his worth to his new parishioners. Meanwhile, Katherine, a sixteen-year-old girl who is about to give birth, has come to the area to escape an abusive home and to search for a grandfather she doesn't know. With the help of local homeless advocate "Big" Willie Thorton, Crawford attempts to revive the spirit of the church and provide solace to the displaced girl.

The famous rhythm and blues revue featuring such standards as the title song, "After You've Gone" and "In a Sentimental Mood," to name just a few, and sung by R&B legends Ruth Brown, Linda Hopkins and Carrie Smith.

In order to escape from the mob, an African-American man must disguise himself as a white man.

A documentary covering the R&B (rhythm and blues) field from the 1940s to the early 1950s. Included is footage of performances by major R&B singers of the time, and interviews with singers, producers and others involved in the field.

Балтимор, 1962 год. В борьбу за звание мисс Авто вступает рафинированная блондинка Пенни и жизнерадостная толстушка Трейси. Трейси не красавица, но ей удаётся сделать умопомрачительную карьеру.

Rhythm and Blues Revue is a plotless variety show, one of several compiled for theatrical exhibition from the made-for-television short films produced by Snader and Studio Telescriptions, with newly-filmed host segments by Willie Bryant. Originally 86 minutes, the "short" version available on public domain collections and websites is missing a reel