Sunday, December 15, 2024

Countdown to Christmas: Christmas with Andy Williams (1962)

 Andy Williams actually had two variety series on NBC. The one I remember was the 2nd one, ending in 1970-1.

The first series was about a decade prior, and, as demonstrated in this Christmas episode from 1962, was one of the first series to be produced by the late Norman Lear and his business partner, Bud Yorkin. Andy is joined by the New Christy Minstrels, Bette Davis, and the Osmond Brothers (Alan, Wayne, Merrill, & Jay), and series regulars R. G. Brown & Marian Mercer.


Barnaby Productions was Williams' production company. R. G. Brown would also be a part of Rich Little's repertory company for the impressionist's 1976 series.

Rating: A.

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