Andy Williams
1927 - 2012Howard 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.
Happy Holidays: The Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Specials
Andy Williams, Donny Osmond
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.
Happy Holidays: The Best of the Andy Williams Christmas Specials
My Music: A Classic Christmas
Gavin MacLeod, Marion Ross
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.
My Music: A Classic Christmas
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
Edith Becker
Robert Culp, Julie Andrews
Even big stars need to stand in front of the director and audition for their roles, and some of the best screen tests are from the early years of legends. See some of Hollywood's top names and greatest talents in their very first appearances on celluloid. From Dustin Hoffman's 1966 stock and personality tests to Raquel Welch and James Coburn cavorting for Our Man Flint, from The Three Stooges to Rock Hudson, see stars trying to get on film.
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
I'd Rather Be Rich
Jack Smight
Sandra Dee, Robert Goulet
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.
I'd Rather Be Rich
Johnny Cash: Christmas in Scotland
Stan Harris
Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash
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.
Johnny Cash: Christmas in Scotland
Johnny Cash: The Man In Black In Britain
Nigel Cole
Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash
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.
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain
Andy Williams: In Concert at Branson
Andy Williams
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.
Andy Williams: In Concert at Branson
