I wish I had seen it earlier. Growing up in the 70s in the San Francisco area, even with cable TV from about 1973, films from before the 60s just weren't shown that often. My exposure to oldies was mostly the Our Gang and Three Stooges shorts, and Shirley Temple films. Saturday afternoons were the only time I remember when an older movie might be shown, and even when very young, I loved movies. Unfortunately, while Dad liked movies, he loved sports, and any movie I might begin to watch on our 19 inch color TV in the living room on a Saturday afternoon, was soon switched to some ballgame when Dad came in the room, with his usual, "You don't watch black and white shows on a color TV!" Of course, if the movie was in color, it too was switched to sports, and "You've watched enough TV for the day," was a common saying heard as the music changed to an announcer's play-by-play.
The only other time older movies were broadcast, was on Creature Features, which Dad often watched, with me hiding behind his chair peeking out at the Wolfman or another Universal monster, refusing to go to bed before the end.
Recently I have watched many older films, and happily Thank Your Lucky Stars was broadcast when I happened upon it. So many stars, singing, dancing, comedy bits, and even a plot. I was especially wowed by the musical number Ice Cold Katy. Pure entertainment.
Alexis Smith dancing was so mesmerizing. I didn't recognize her or her name, and find it a wonder she isn't more well known. I just had to look her up on IMDb, and hope to soon see more of her movies.
This may be the best film variety show I've seen, and I want to see others because of how it made me happy. I give this an 8, because of its entertainment value, and feel it is an 8 variety show. It does not compare to a drama with this high a rating, or a comedy. Within its genre, though, it is wonderful.
The only other time older movies were broadcast, was on Creature Features, which Dad often watched, with me hiding behind his chair peeking out at the Wolfman or another Universal monster, refusing to go to bed before the end.
Recently I have watched many older films, and happily Thank Your Lucky Stars was broadcast when I happened upon it. So many stars, singing, dancing, comedy bits, and even a plot. I was especially wowed by the musical number Ice Cold Katy. Pure entertainment.
Alexis Smith dancing was so mesmerizing. I didn't recognize her or her name, and find it a wonder she isn't more well known. I just had to look her up on IMDb, and hope to soon see more of her movies.
This may be the best film variety show I've seen, and I want to see others because of how it made me happy. I give this an 8, because of its entertainment value, and feel it is an 8 variety show. It does not compare to a drama with this high a rating, or a comedy. Within its genre, though, it is wonderful.