I first saw the Papermill Playhouse of Show Boat on PBS when I was 4 years old and I still watch my old worn out copy of the original broadcast and I get the chills. It's the greatest version of Show Boat that is out there. Being from New Jersey, I have gone to the Papermill Playhouse to see other performances, but Show Boat is still what they are most famous for. All the original still photographs are still hanging in the theater lobby. Many of the Show Boat performances still perform at the theater and are still complemented on their Show Boat performances even though it was first performed in 1984. Even after repeated viewings it still gives me the chills. Ol' Man River has the most soul in this version and you're heart just breaks when Joe sings it as Julie and Steve leave the Cotton Blossom. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man has the most energy and the girls dancing is on target. All the songs are intact and sung with such emotion that the viewer is feeling what the characters are. This is the best version out there, but unfortunatly even Papermill has lost track of a copy. If anyone knows if this is available to buy or even the soundtrack please post any information. There is a reason IMDB users have rated this version so high.