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Though he made music for over sixty
years, Bobby Short did not become known to most Americans until the 1970's, through a series of
television commercials for Charley perfume. He was the
subject of several concert videos and made cameos in feature films and TV shows, often
appearing as himself (most famously in Hannah and Her Sisters). He even
appeared in a "Love Boat" episode!
Videos owned by Danville Public Library are
noted with *. Videos in print are linked to the All-Movie Guide or Internet Movie
Database.
Concert Videos:
*Bobby Short and Friends.
New
York: MGM/UA Home Video, 1986. 61 mins. In this performance, taped in 1982,
Bobby plays for a audience of New York celebrities such as Tony Bennett, and is joined at
the piano by Jack Lemmon and Lucie Arnaz.
Bobby Short at the
Cafe Carlyle (aka From the Cafe Carlyle). New York:
V.I.E.W.
Video, 1986. 75 mins. Originally a 1979 film entitled The Great Saloon
Singer of Manhattan: Bobby Short Live at the Cafe Carlyle, this video features A
25-song set at the famous haunt, plus a tour of Bobby's home.
*An Evening With Bobby Short.
New York: Congress Video Group, 1987. 30 mins. A performance taped live at the
Cafe Carlyle in Manhattan.
*You're the Top: The Cole Porter
Story. New York: Winstar Home Entertainment, 1997, 1990.
56 mins. Short, who has been called the greatest interpreter of Cole Porter's work,
hosts this documentary and also plays a few Porter songs. (Also available on DVD).
Documentaries:
Feature Films:
TV Appearances (select):
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