| Description |
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 sound disc (49 min. : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.) |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; English stereo. 2.0, English Dolby digital 5.1. |
| Performer |
Liza Minnelli, vocals ; with accompanying musicians. |
| Credits |
Editor, Alan Heim ; director of photography, Owen Roizman ; original music, Fred Ebb, John Kander ; choreographer, Bob Fosse; resotration produced by Michael M. Arick. |
| Event |
Originally broadcast on television in 1972; restoration copyright held by Liza Minnelli, 2000. |
| Note |
Bonus features: "Mein Herr" exclusive footage; a conversation with Liza at the Toronto Film Festival; commentary with Liza Minnelli; Liza visits with John Kander of Kander & Ebb; Liza Minnelli biography from A & E; special Liza performance at the GLAAD awards; biographies & filmographies; Showtime Entertainment previews. |
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Bonus CD contains complete television soundtrack. |
| Summary |
In 1972, Liza Minnelli and Broadway legend Bob Fosse took the Oscars by storm for Cabaret. That same year, the two paired up once again to create the spectacular musical special Liza with a Z, making television history and carting home four Emmys in the process. In 2000, Showtime presented a restored version of the special. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Awards |
Peabody Award, 1972; Outstanding Program Emmy, Outstanding Choreography Emmy, Outstanding Direction Emmy, Outstanding Music Lyrics Emmy, 1972. |
| Contents |
Yes -- God bless the child -- Say Liza (Liza with a "Z") -- It was a good time -- I gotcha -- Son of a preacher man -- Ring them bells -- Bye bye blackbird -- You've let yourself go -- My mammy -- Medley of tunes from 'Cabaret': Willkommen ; Married ; Money, money ; Maybe this time ; Cabaret -- Bows. |
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Bonus CD: Yes / F. Ebb, J. Kander -- God bless the child / B. Holiday, A. Herzog -- Say Liza (Liza with a "Z") / F. Ebb, J. Kander -- It was a good time / M. David, M. Curb, M. Jarre -- I gotcha / J. Tex -- Ring them bells / F. Ebb, J. Kander -- Son of a preacher man / J. Hurley, R. Wilkins -- Bye bye blackbird / M. Dixon, R. Henderson -- You've let yourself go / C. Aznavour -- My mammy / S. Lewis, J. Young, W. Donaldson -- Medley of tunes from Cabaret: Willkommen ; Married ; Money, money ; Maybe this time ; Cabaret / F. Ebb, J. Kander -- Bows (Liza) / I. Gershwin, G. Kahn, G. Gershwin. |
| Subject |
Popular music -- 1971-1980 -- Videodiscs.
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Musicals -- Excerpts -- Videodiscs.
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Popular music -- Videodiscs.
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| Chronological Term |
1971 - 1980 |
| Subject |
DVD-Video discs.
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| Genre |
Television specials.
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Televised performances.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Fosse, Bob, 1927-1987, director, producer.
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Ebb, Fred, producer, screenwriter, lyricist.
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Kander, John, composer.
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Minnelli, Liza, performer, producer.
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Zadan, Craig, producer.
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Meron, Neil, approximately 1955- producer.
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Singer Company.
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Flora, Inc.
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Showtime Networks.
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Showtime Entertainment.
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| Note |
At head of title: Showtime presents in association with Liza Minnelli, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron |
| ISBN |
1594472513 |
| Standard No. |
758445116120 |
| Music No. |
SHO1161D Showtime Entertainment |
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