This is all four Ed Sullivan Shows on which the Beatles appeared in 1964 and 1965 complete with all the other performers and the original commercials. It is fascinating to not only see the Beatles singing about six songs per show, but also to see the type of entertainment that America liked during those years. In fact, it gives us a glimpse of what entertained America before The Beatles changed everything, since many of the acts you will see were well known before the Beatles. One notable performance from 2/9/64 is Frank Gorshin, an impressionist, acting out what it would be like if "the stars ran the country" and then giving us his rendition of Frank Sinatra as President of the United States and a large cast of others as Secretary of War, Senators, etc. It was downright prophetic. Also entertaining is the ever-so-brief commercial breaks. After watching a whole show, you will crave biscuits, brownies and Lipton Tea (Orange Pekoe flavor)- and you'll be convinced that a certain pain reliever will cure depression, anxiety and fatigue as well as headaches.
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Motor Mania
(1950)
My long-lost Goofy favorite
19 November 2002
I've been wanting to find this on video ever since I saw it in Traffic School after receiving a traffic ticket 15 or 20 years ago! I guess our Traffic School instructor meant to use it as a funny way of showing us what not to do while driving. Now, finally, it will be available in Disney's Treasures Series, the Complete Goofy.
The Jeckyl/Hyde transformation feels just like what happens to me when I get behind the wheel of a car. The best comedy is the kind you can see yourself in, and that you can relate to. Disney hit the nail on the head in this one. I didn't realize drivers had this same problem in 1950!
The Jeckyl/Hyde transformation feels just like what happens to me when I get behind the wheel of a car. The best comedy is the kind you can see yourself in, and that you can relate to. Disney hit the nail on the head in this one. I didn't realize drivers had this same problem in 1950!
Eunice
(1982 TV Movie)
Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.
11 March 2002
When this was shown in 1981 I taped it and watched it over and over again. (Too bad I used BETA tape!) It is such a poignant story of broken dreams. Eunice wanted to do so much, but life got in the way, then she looks back on all her missed opportunities.
It is sad, but could also be inspiring to others who have dreams they want to accomplish in life - to go for them before it's too late.
It is sad, but could also be inspiring to others who have dreams they want to accomplish in life - to go for them before it's too late.
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