Leapin' Lizards, It's Liberace - Live in Las Vegas 1978
1978, 50 minutes, Rated G
Television played a key role in the legendary Liberace career making him a household word to millions and the medium's first matinee idol. "Leapin' Lizards, It's Liberace!" Taped in 1978 was his first major television special from Las Vegas.
"Leapin' Lizards, It's Liberace!" gives a spoofed view of a typical day in the life of Mr. Showmanship, before he was off to 'work' at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel in his mirrored Rolls Royce. There is a view of the magnificent Liberace Las Vegas Villa, from bedroom to piano motif swimming pool.
After arriving at the Hilton showroom, guest star Debbie Reynolds, Liberace's favourite movie star and performer, joins him on stage for a salute to the Broadway musical "Anne," complete with Sandy the dog.
Liberace is also joined by protege Vince Cardell, the Chinese Acrobats of Taiwan and puppeteer, Barkley Shaw. His longtime friend comedian Phyllis Diller makes a cameo appearance.
And with all the good fun, there is a lot of beautiful music. Liberace begins with a medley of Strauss waltzes, to the accompaniment of the fabulous Dancing Waters. Liberace also performs "Send in the Clowns", "It's Impossible", "Beer Barrel Polka" and more.
A glittering program of family entertainment with "Mr Showmanship"
- Director:
- Tony Charmoli [2],
- Starring:
- Vince Cardell [1], Debbie Reynolds [14], Barclay Shaw [1],
- Screen Formats:
- Full Frame 1.33:1
- Language and Sound:
- English Dolby Digital Stereo
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