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Variety Spectacular - A Night with the Stars
Television (Excerpts) – 1989
A Night with the Stars was an ambitious, high-rating broadcast, in honour of children's charity Variety being established in New Zealand. Above is a six-clip selection of comedy and musical performances from the November 1989 event. Ginette McDonald delivers a beloved monologue as Lynn of Tawa (poking fun at local celebrities), whilst Brit Andrew Sachs performs a sketch as his Fawlty Towers character Manuel — with the help of Hudson And Halls and TV legend Max Cryer. There's also plenty of live music, including Howard Morrison singing in te reo, and When the Cats Away performing their high-energy rendition of 'Free Ride'. Check out pages from the show's official programme here.
... drop the charges!– Jools Topp makes a last minute plea after performing, in relation to the Topp Twins' recent arrest for busking on Queen Street
Key Cast & Crew
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Music
Closing credits song 'There's No Business Like Show Business' composed by Irving Berlin
'Tukua Ahau' originally composed by Franz Lehar as 'Gypsy Love Waltz', lyrics by Hoani Tuhimata Keepa (Māori) & Mike Farrell (English)
'Free Ride' composed by Dan Hartman
'Tomorrow' (from musical Annie) composed by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Chamin
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