Broadway’s delightful — but wickedly accurate — satire of big business was brought to movie screens almost intact, with the story, the stars, the styles and dances kept as they were in the long-running show that won a Pulitzer Prize. This is the place to see Robert Morse and Michele Lee at their best — it’s one of the best, and least appreciated movie musicals of the 1960s.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Blu-ray
Twilight Time
1967 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 121 min. / Street Date March 14, 2017 / Available from the Twilight Time Movies Store 29.95
Starring: Robert Morse, Michele Lee, Rudy Vallee, Anthony Teague, Maureen Arthur, Sammy Smith, Robert Q. Lewis, Carol Worthington, Kathryn Reynolds, Ruth Kobart, George Fennemann, Tucker Smith, David Swift.
Cinematography: Burnett Guffey
Film Editor: Allan Jacobs, Ralph E. Winters
Original Music: Nelson Riddle
Art Direction: Robert Boyle
Visual Gags: Virgil Partch
From the play written by Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows,...
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Blu-ray
Twilight Time
1967 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 121 min. / Street Date March 14, 2017 / Available from the Twilight Time Movies Store 29.95
Starring: Robert Morse, Michele Lee, Rudy Vallee, Anthony Teague, Maureen Arthur, Sammy Smith, Robert Q. Lewis, Carol Worthington, Kathryn Reynolds, Ruth Kobart, George Fennemann, Tucker Smith, David Swift.
Cinematography: Burnett Guffey
Film Editor: Allan Jacobs, Ralph E. Winters
Original Music: Nelson Riddle
Art Direction: Robert Boyle
Visual Gags: Virgil Partch
From the play written by Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows,...
- 3/25/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
After spending years poking fun of NBC on 30 Rock, and then later having NBC pass on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Tina Fey is returning to network television, this time on CBS — cue a gasp from Kenneth the page. The network has picked up The Kicker, a pilot written by 30 Rock and Kimmy Schimdt's Jack Burditt (who also created Last Man Standing) and executive-produced by Fey and her 30 Rock and Kimmy Schmidt partner Robert Carlock. The pilot is a multi-camera comedy that follows "an oddball athlete who drives family, friends and strangers crazy after he’s unexpectedly cut from his pro football team." How dare you betray the peacock, Tina? What happened to that lifelong membership in the Brotherhood of Man?...
- 1/29/2016
- by Jackson McHenry
- Vulture
Eurovision's Greatest Hits was seen by an average of 1.89 million (9.5%) viewers on BBC One.
Featuring the likes of Lordi, Conchita Wurst and Brotherhood of Man, Friday's (April 3) concert peaked with 2.12 million (12.3%) at 10.15pm.
BBC One's Masterchef was the evening's highest-rated show outside of soaps, scoring average viewing figures of 3.54 million (16%) at 8.30pm.
The One Show kicked things off with 3.4 million (17.7%) at 7pm, followed by 3.01 million (14.8%) for A Question of Sport.
Over on ITV, Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant was seen by an average audience of 2.99 million (14.3%) at 8pm, while Bear Grylls: Mission Survive entertained 3.03 million (14.4%) at 9pm.
BBC Two's evening began with 1.01 million (5.1%) for Alex Polizzi: The Fixer Revisits at 7pm, followed by 1.84 million (8.8%) for An Island Parish: Falklands and 2.07 million (9.4%) for Gardener's World.
Springwatch at Easter was seen by a BBC Two evening high of 2.25 million (10.7%) at 9pm, while The Clare Balding Show opened to 1.54 million (8.6%) at 10pm.
Featuring the likes of Lordi, Conchita Wurst and Brotherhood of Man, Friday's (April 3) concert peaked with 2.12 million (12.3%) at 10.15pm.
BBC One's Masterchef was the evening's highest-rated show outside of soaps, scoring average viewing figures of 3.54 million (16%) at 8.30pm.
The One Show kicked things off with 3.4 million (17.7%) at 7pm, followed by 3.01 million (14.8%) for A Question of Sport.
Over on ITV, Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant was seen by an average audience of 2.99 million (14.3%) at 8pm, while Bear Grylls: Mission Survive entertained 3.03 million (14.4%) at 9pm.
BBC Two's evening began with 1.01 million (5.1%) for Alex Polizzi: The Fixer Revisits at 7pm, followed by 1.84 million (8.8%) for An Island Parish: Falklands and 2.07 million (9.4%) for Gardener's World.
Springwatch at Easter was seen by a BBC Two evening high of 2.25 million (10.7%) at 9pm, while The Clare Balding Show opened to 1.54 million (8.6%) at 10pm.
- 4/4/2015
- Digital Spy
“Mad Men” begins its final stretch of episodes on Sunday night at 10 on AMC, and we asked a handful of TV critics, as well as several TV producers (some of whom have had experience ending their own shows) to predict what might happen when all is said and done for Don Draper and friends. Some took the assignment very seriously. Some opted for the ridiculous. Some fell in between. Damon Lindelof (Co-creator, "Lost"/"The Leftovers") There is a knock on Pete's door. He answers. There's a ten year old child standing there in a suit. "Hello, father..." he says, "I just want you to know that I am going to write a television show one day. And my portrayal of you will Not be flattering." Pete runs his hand through his receding hairline, shaken, but imperious. "What's your name, little boy?" The bastard son glares at his father, "Matthew." he says.
- 4/3/2015
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
Marvel's Agents of Shield, Channel 4, 8pm
Lady Sif returns, not knowing who she is after a fight with a mysterious warrior. Shield's investigation leads to big revelations for the team.
Elsewhere, Bobbi and Mack continue to develop their secret initiative. Are they truly working for Shield?
Eurovision's Greatest Hits, BBC One, 9pm
In celebration of the contest's 60th anniversary, Graham Norton hosts an evening showcasing some of the most memorable performances in the competition's history.
Highlights include reigning champion Conchita Wurst, UK act Brotherhood of Man, Finland's hard-rock band Lordi and three-time winner Johnny Logan from Ireland.
Carry On Forever, ITV3, 9pm
Martin Clunes narrates an in-depth look at the Carry On franchise, featuring rare behind-the-scenes footage and contributions from the cast and crew, including Shirley Eaton and Bernard Cribbins.
This first episode investigates the origins of the film series at Pinewood Studios and reveals how the team stumbled upon a formula for success.
Lady Sif returns, not knowing who she is after a fight with a mysterious warrior. Shield's investigation leads to big revelations for the team.
Elsewhere, Bobbi and Mack continue to develop their secret initiative. Are they truly working for Shield?
Eurovision's Greatest Hits, BBC One, 9pm
In celebration of the contest's 60th anniversary, Graham Norton hosts an evening showcasing some of the most memorable performances in the competition's history.
Highlights include reigning champion Conchita Wurst, UK act Brotherhood of Man, Finland's hard-rock band Lordi and three-time winner Johnny Logan from Ireland.
Carry On Forever, ITV3, 9pm
Martin Clunes narrates an in-depth look at the Carry On franchise, featuring rare behind-the-scenes footage and contributions from the cast and crew, including Shirley Eaton and Bernard Cribbins.
This first episode investigates the origins of the film series at Pinewood Studios and reveals how the team stumbled upon a formula for success.
- 4/3/2015
- Digital Spy
More acts have been added to the BBC's Eurovision Song Contest concert in London next month.
Dana International, Brotherhood of Man, Loreen and Dima Bilan will all perform at the 60th anniversary show in London on March 31.
Brotherhood of Man will perform 'Save Your Kisses for Me', the song that won the contest for the UK back in 1976.
Israel's Dana International will perform her 1998 winning entry 'Diva', while Loreen will sing her 2012 winner 'Euphoria'.
Dima Bilan will sing a medley of his 2006 runner-up track 'Never Let You Go', and his 2008 winning song 'Believe'.
The four acts join the previously announced list of performers, including Conchita Wurst, Johnny Logan and Lordi.
Graham Norton and Petra Mede will host the BBC's 60th Eurovision anniversary show at the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo on March 31.
Tickets are on sale now, and the event will be broadcast on BBC One and throughout Europe.
Watch Loreen's video...
Dana International, Brotherhood of Man, Loreen and Dima Bilan will all perform at the 60th anniversary show in London on March 31.
Brotherhood of Man will perform 'Save Your Kisses for Me', the song that won the contest for the UK back in 1976.
Israel's Dana International will perform her 1998 winning entry 'Diva', while Loreen will sing her 2012 winner 'Euphoria'.
Dima Bilan will sing a medley of his 2006 runner-up track 'Never Let You Go', and his 2008 winning song 'Believe'.
The four acts join the previously announced list of performers, including Conchita Wurst, Johnny Logan and Lordi.
Graham Norton and Petra Mede will host the BBC's 60th Eurovision anniversary show at the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo on March 31.
Tickets are on sale now, and the event will be broadcast on BBC One and throughout Europe.
Watch Loreen's video...
- 2/6/2015
- Digital Spy
Only read on if you've watched this week's Mad Men.On tonight's midseason finale of Mad Men, Bert Cooper upstaged Michael Jackson's hologram with a show-stopping posthumous performance of "The Best Things in Life Are Free." If that final scene left you craving more music from the golden-throated Robert Morse, man are you in luck: The actor has been singing and cutting rugs for a long time, and many of his greatest hits are on YouTube. These are a few. Here he is as J. Pierrepont Finch doing "I Believe in You," "Rosemary," and "Brotherhood of Man" in the 1967 movie version of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (he won a Tony for his performance in the Broadway show). Here he is performing "I Believe in You" on a 1982 TV special. And here he is, with Tony Roberts, singing "The Beauty That Drives Men Mad" from Sugar,...
- 5/26/2014
- by Lane Brown
- Vulture
Pointless hosts Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman unleash their inner euro-pop stars in a musical performance on this week's Eurovision Pointless special.
The duo's electronic Pet Shop Boys-esque track 'Nul Points' isn't actually too bad. It's definitely better than some United Kingdom entries of recent years, mentioning no names.
Watch Alexander and Richard perform 'Nul Points':
The Pointless Eurovision special airs on Saturday at 6.20pm on BBC One.
The special guests are Bucks Fizz singers and 1981 winners Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan; Johnny Logan and Dana, who both won the title for Ireland; Brotherhood of Man's Martin Lee and Sonia; and Jemini duo Chris Cromby and Gemma Abbey, who famously scored nul points in 2003.
At least if Jemini repeat their Eurovision score on Pointless, this time it will actually be good news.
Eurovision takes place on Saturday at 8pm on BBC One.
The duo's electronic Pet Shop Boys-esque track 'Nul Points' isn't actually too bad. It's definitely better than some United Kingdom entries of recent years, mentioning no names.
Watch Alexander and Richard perform 'Nul Points':
The Pointless Eurovision special airs on Saturday at 6.20pm on BBC One.
The special guests are Bucks Fizz singers and 1981 winners Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan; Johnny Logan and Dana, who both won the title for Ireland; Brotherhood of Man's Martin Lee and Sonia; and Jemini duo Chris Cromby and Gemma Abbey, who famously scored nul points in 2003.
At least if Jemini repeat their Eurovision score on Pointless, this time it will actually be good news.
Eurovision takes place on Saturday at 8pm on BBC One.
- 5/8/2014
- Digital Spy
You can drag a Holmes to water, but you can't make him drink. The beleaguered Holmes parents brought their highly functioning sociopath of a son - and presumably Mycroft, though the whole venture was likely his idea - to see several Broadway musicals, and Sherlock didn't disappoint. While his family was enjoying popular showstoppers like 'Brotherhood of Man', 'At the Ballet', and 'One Day More', Sherlock was quietly deducting away and was gracious enough to share his observations with The Toast. We've included some highlights for your enjoyment below.
- 2/28/2014
- by Hilary Kelly
- BroadwayWorld.com
The following recap, by definition, contains spoilers for Sunday’s season finale of The Newsroom. If you haven’t seen it yet, scoot! Everyone else, read on.
Here’s a technique that may help you reconcile any unsettled feelings you have about The Newsroom‘s Season 2 finale: Think of the hour as the conclusion to a musical.
Related | Jeff Daniels: The Newsroom Renewed for Season 3
Take a minute to let the idea sink in. In a musical – particularly the old-school ones of which creator Aaron Sorkin is so fond – it’s not weird when two characters who’ve done...
Here’s a technique that may help you reconcile any unsettled feelings you have about The Newsroom‘s Season 2 finale: Think of the hour as the conclusion to a musical.
Related | Jeff Daniels: The Newsroom Renewed for Season 3
Take a minute to let the idea sink in. In a musical – particularly the old-school ones of which creator Aaron Sorkin is so fond – it’s not weird when two characters who’ve done...
- 9/16/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
NBC Enlists Pete Berg And Madonna For Series Promo Blitz During The Super Bowl Video: NBC’s Musical Brotherhood Of Man NBC took to the Super Bowl to promote most of its shows. It was exactly 2 years ago that Betty White’s appearance in a Super Bowl commercial launched the red-hot new stage of her career. NBC is hoping that her luck would rub off its reality series The Voice, whose big-budget, Pete Berg-directed Super Bowl promo featured the 90-year-old actress. Jay Leno’s Tonight Show spot with Madonna came nowhere near the fun Super Bowl spot he did for rival David Letterman 2 years ago. NBC also used the big game to introduce new America’s Got Talent judge Howard Stern who behaved more like his outrageous shock jock persona than the thoughtful expert NBC brass have been touting. “Aside from his radio persona he is a very thoughtful,...
- 2/6/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
During the Super Bowl today, February 5, NBC launched its Brotherhood Of Man network promo. Cast members of NBC shows including Smash, 30 Rock, Parks amp Recreation, and Parenthood performed Frank Loessers classic song from How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. In the current smash hit Broadway revival of the musical comedy, international superstar Nick Jonas performs the tuneful anthem and Mr. Jonas will guest star on the Monday, February 27 episode of Smash.
- 2/5/2012
- by BWW
- BroadwayWorld.com
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