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"Liberace"

Video Archive

Moments from the Past!

"Video Collection #1"

1.  After handing his floor length fur coat, to Phil Donahue, Lee places himself

at the piano.  With his hands adorned with countless diamonds, Lee performs

a delightful rendition of "Chopsticks!"  Well, it's never sounded better!  After

a short break, Lee touches upon many of the events surrounding his life and

career, during this exceptional interview from the "Phil Donahue Show."  

Throughout the hour, he answers questions from the audience which is 

always refreshing!  Including his thoughts on many of the contemporary

artists of today, which will surprise you!  Returning to his love of the piano,

he performs several selections, among them "Memory" and "I'll be seeing you."

It's a wonderful hour with the talented star!

 2.  Performing a variation of "Mack the Knife" Liberace stops by the set of

MTV to step into the role of "Guest VJ."  After hearing his thoughts, earlier

from the Donahue show, on who he considers the best today, it's easy to 

see that Lee hand picked all of these videos himself!  In closing, he presents

his very own video "88 Keys" and a few bars of "I'll be seeing you," as 

he says "goodbye."

 

3.  Dressed in an elegant "suit" adorned with jewels and rhinestones, Lee

makes a delightful appearance on "The Tonight Show."  After a few minutes

with the late night host, Lee performs a delightful medley!

4.  Returning to the Phil Donahue Show, Liberace and the popular daytime host,

perform a duet together!  With each of them seated at their very own piano!

As always, it's a delight seeing Lee's smiling face!  And his charming personality

lights up the room!  Throughout the interview he talks about many things.  

He also relates several interesting stories of the many entertainers that he has

worked with and invited to his home, among them:  Elvis, Michael Jackson, Dolly

Parton, and Mae West.  During the program he invites one of his students on

stage for a wonderful moment, where the two of them perform together.  Which

is absolutely remarkable, as they each take turns throughout the song, playing

different parts.  This is a wonderful hour with Liberace!  With great "full" screen

moments scattered throughout!

5.  Although the final moment on the tape occurred shortly after he passed away, this

particular segment from "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" features a grand tour of

his fabulous homes, intermixed with moments from his last interview.

"Video Collection #2"

1.  Upon the release of his book, Liberace stopped by the Oprah Winfrey Show

for a delightful holiday visit!  With thoughts of Christmas in the air, Lee shares

with us, how he celebrates the season!  Afterwards, he plays a wonderful

Christmas medley, which is absolutely remarkable!  Oddly enough, considering

how the program began, things take a decidedly different turn as Oprah asks

Lee about the "palimony" suit and whether it has made him more cautious, 

in terms of the people he now associates with.  As if that wasn't enough, Oprah

takes things a step further by asking him how much he is "worth?"  along with

the number of houses that he owns, the cars, the furs, the jewels, everything!

Which sort of places Lee on the spot.  You can actually see the change in his

expression.  

 

2.  With his passing, Liberace stepped back into the spotlight, as all of the

news programs focused in on his "extraordinary" life and career.  This moment

from "Entertainment Tonight" featured an upclose appearance with Lee.

3.  "Entertainment Tonight" attended the auction of Liberace's things, at the 

Las Vegas convention center.

4.  With an upcoming television movie in the works, detailing Liberace's life 

and career, some of the items from the museum were transported to California,

so they could be featured in the film.

5.  Through an exceptional "A&E Biography" we are treated an excellent

overview of Liberace's incredible life.   From the earliest moments, to his

final days.  So many images of Lee, personal home movies, interviews with

his family and friends, and so much more!  Truly an incredible tribute to the

man we all knew and loved!