Filmed on 9 September 1982, in Freiheitshalle, Hof, Germany. Broadcast LIVE on ZDF. In 1968 ZDF Television launched a new music spectacular entitled 'Star Parade'. The James Last Orchestra were residents for the 50 shows produced. The 'Show Express' indeed is the post-form of the 'James Last's Star Parade' and started in September 1980. In the ninety minute production featuring James Last Orchestra, national and international stars and some new ideas (TV ballet, news from the music and show business, filmsnitts). The show was hosted by Michael Schanze. The series included 9 live Episodes: 25.09.1980 Düsseldorf (Philipshalle), 27.11.1980 Hof (Freiheitshalle), 12.03.1981 Saarbrücken (Saarlandhalle), 04.06.1981 Düsseldorf (Philipshalle), 10.09.1981 Berlin (Deutschlandhalle), 29.10.1981 Bremen (Stadthalle), 25.03.1982 Böblingen (Sporthalle) 09.09.1982 Hof (Freiheitshalle), 11.11.1982 Saarbrücken (Saarlandhalle). Running order of this Episode: 1. James Last Orchestra - opening scene 2. Combo Colossale - Puppen weinen nicht 3. Hubert Kah - Sternenhimmel 4. Precious Wilson - I don't know 5. Show News including debute of Pink Floyd film 'The wall' 6. Mireille Mathieu - New York, New York 7. James Last Orchestra - Cotton James 8. Kevin Johnson - Rock and roll, Night Rider 9. Gitte Hænning - Der Anruf 10. Vicky Leandros - Verlorenes Paradies 11. James Last Orchestra & Horea Crishan - Paradiesvogel 12. ballet scene - Just illusion 13. Frida - I know there's something going on and Baby don't you cry no more 14. Mireille Mathieu - Die Liebe zu dir 15. James Last Orchestra - closing scene Duration 1:27:00 for entire programme,
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