Thu 15 Nov 2007
Barry Manilow The First Television Specials DVD Review
Posted by dorrie under 80s , TV Shows , Tv on DVD
Fans of Barry Manilow will be pleased with the DVD box set release of “Barry Manilow: The First Television Specials.” The box set includes five of Barry’s television specials which aired between 1977 and 1988. This release is sure to be a treat. The Emmy winning episodes are available all together on DVD for the first time.
Barry is joined on the specials by his many celebrity friends. Special guest stars include Dionne Warwick, John Denver, Ray Charles and Kid Creole and the Coconuts to name a few.
Barry Manilow “The First Television Specials” was released by Rhino.
The five disc box set is very nice. It’s similar to the Barbra Streisand Television Specials DVD which was released several years ago. If you are a fan of Barry Manilow and you remember watching these specials on television once upon a time you will love owning this set. This deluxe set would make a wonderful holiday gift.
Barry Manilow: The First Television Specials
Disc 1-The First Barry Manilow Special
Disc 2-The Second Barry Manilow Special
Disc 3-The Third Barry Manilow Special
Disc 4-One Voice (1980)
Disc 5-Barry Manilow: Big Fun On Swing Street (1988)
Back before the days when everyone had satellite television and cable, Barry Manilow’s television specials were very anticipated. He was at the peak of his success in the late 70’s and mid 80’s. If you are a fan of Barry Manilow, this is one deluxe set you won’t want to miss out on.
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