Mitzi Gaynor: Razzle Dazzle! The Special Years (2008)

Before there was Dancing with the Stars, there was Mitzi Gaynor-television's original star dancer! From 1968 to 1978, Gaynor dazzled audiences with her annual, award-winning, network TV ... See full summary »

Director:

David Stern

Writers:

Annette Jolles, Jennifer Matson,

Stars:

Tony Charmoli, Kristin Chenoweth, Randy Doney

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Tony Charmoli	...	Himself
Kristin Chenoweth	...	Herself
Randy Doney	...	Himself
Mitzi Gaynor	...	Herself, Performer
Bob Mackie	...	Himself
Kelli O'Hara	...	Herself
Rex Reed	...	Himself
Carl Reiner	...	Himself
Alton Ruff	...	Himself

Storyline

Before there was Dancing with the Stars, there was Mitzi Gaynor-television's original star dancer! From 1968 to 1978, Gaynor dazzled audiences with her annual, award-winning, network TV variety spectaculars - averaging over 30 million viewers each - showcasing the singing, dancing and comedic talents that made her a star in the theatre, film, television, nightclub and concert worlds. In honor of the 40th anniversary of Gaynor's first televised special (Mitzi, NBC, 1968) and the 50th anniversary of her signature, Golden Globe-nominated performance in the blockbuster 1958 film Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific. The ultimate collection of song and dance performances from Gaynor's classic network television specials - unseen for three decades - MITZI GAYNOR: RAZZLE DAZZLE! THE SPECIAL YEARS is a new documentary that celebrates a landmark career through new interviews with Mitzi and many others that worked with her. A reflective and entertaining glimpse into the television variety show...

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Taglines:

Before there was Dancing with the Stars, there was Mitzi Gaynor!

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

November 2008 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

City Lights Pictures, Green Isle

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys (2011)

User Reviews

Mitzi Gaynor: Razzle, Dazzle-Will Put You in A Wonderful Frazzle ****

Excellent documentary on channel 13 dealing with the career of Mitzi Gaynor.

I remember her movies "There's No Business Like Show Business," as well as "The Joker is Wild," and of course "South Pacific." She really anticipated becoming a huge star after that one, but when that didn't happen, she turned her sights on television and was the television industry fortunate for that to happen.

With wonderful production numbers, a caring husband, who was her agent and producer as well, with vivid colors, and an array of talent, Ms. Gaynor has given us a lifetime of memories.

Her show with 100 guys was remarkable. The pacing of the show was terrific as everyone rightfully heaped praise on a remarkable performer.