Bing Crosby, Ray Bolger & Marvin Hamlisch 1976
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- In March 1976, Johnny Carson hosted Bing Crosby, Ray Bolger and Marvin Hamlisch to promote an upcoming TV movie version of "The Entertainer" starring Jack Lemmon and Ray Bolger (Hamlisch wrote the music). Here, Crosby joins Bolger, with Hamlisch at the piano, performing, "The Only Way to Go."
Stunningly great. There is nothing like this today. Nothing. Academy Award winning and biggest selling singer of all time, Bing Crosby, fabulous dancer and a key cast member of The Wizard of Oz, Ray Bolger, and playing piano for them, Academy Award winning artist, Marvin Hamlish. Wonderful!
I remember reading an interview with Ray in his last years saying he'd long suffered from arthritis, but believed stretching and dancing over the pain helped him fight it back. I also found this old interview quote I'd saved in some Oz stuff, "I must not accept weakness. I cannot give in to weakness of mind or body. Once I had a temperature of 102 and I did the show anyway." He admitted he never cared about wealth or fame. "Love from an audience is a superior form of human communication. I do not want that love to stop." An amazing human being, and he'd be so thrilled to know that decades after his death, that love still grows with new people.
Wonderful quotes - that's the only healthy attitude to a performing career. Astounding performance from both these men, with so many years of experience between them.
Many, many years ago I worked in the garment district in NYC. I attended a trade show and Ray Bolger turned out to be the entertainment. Imagine my utter joy to see the Scarecrow in person! He was absolutely delightful.
Wow!! He was so talented and adorable.
@@leeannhelvenston5435 Yes, he was. I also had the honor of seeing Bing Crosby perform in NYC, with his wife and family, in a Christmas concert in the late 1970's. It was great growing up in New York. I went to the Broadway shows all the time and met many wonderful performers. No security issues back then.
They're all gone now -- Bing, Ray Bolger, Marvin Hamlisch and Johnny Carson. Thank God for TH-cam.
Marvin died relatively young
Same!
Their voices are still in such good shape
Like the old saying goes "They don't make 'em like that anymore." Thanks for sharing such precious memories.
unreal. the look on Carson's face when they come back to the desk really says it all. translation: when this generation departs you'll never see this type of stuff again. sure, there will always be other great talents, but since the world is always changing, the talents from new generations will inevitably manifest itself differently as they won't have the vaudevilles and one nighters their predecessors were weaned on.
Wow! When we actually had talent to be seen, heard and experienced on television.
When stars were just that STARS! Bing and Ray were in a class all their own. I've always loved Ray Bolger. He was such a gentlemen and not to mention a man of incredible talent. He was MUCH more than "The Scarecrow". He was a powerhouse who I've admired since I was a little girl.
May his memory live on.
I feel the very same way you do about Ray Bolger!!! I've loved him since I was a little girl too.
Awesome blast from the past. My mother usually put us to bed before she would watch Johnny Carson. I was eight years old at the time. Blessed be ALL of their memories! They are missed!
Two of the all time great entertainers and The Entertainer. What a trio.
Why can't we have that today? What's happened to our world?
I have the whole episode, and it was a gem. Bing sang a great old tune, "Where the Mornin' Glories Grow," and one would absolutely amazed at his intellect and insight. He was talking about his appearances on "The American Sporstman" hosted by Curt Gowdy, and talking in depth about the environment and just really a side of Bing that most people would never see. Bing and Bolger were likely about the same age, since this was '76, Bing was 73 & he would actually pass away the next year. RIP Bing!
Wonderful! We may never see their like again =(
It's been at least 75 years, but it's still a small thrill to see the classic soft-shoe break my father taught me done by a big star in a film or on TV.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this clip!!!! Two amazing performers with such incredible chemistry. Old vaudevillians showing with absolute charm performing. Thank you SOOOO much for posting this. This is my favorite Bing performance after the 1950s. He still had it. I'd shake your hand in appreciation if I could.
Talent such as this doesn't exist anymore
It does. It's just not appreciated.
Pure class and the antithesis of modern late night television.
When entertainment was entertaining! Makes me smile and feel good all over!
An absolute treasure........the best of the best!!!!!
Awwwww....so good.
OMG the damn tributes and stuff for Hamlisch have me in tears. Miss him so much, he was the most amazing and adorable man ever.
Marvlin Hamlisch shows true professionalism in this clip. R.I.P. !
R.I.P. Marvelous Marvin.... Needless to say, performers like these gentlemen are vanishing. Not too many true magnetic performers, with an impresive body of work, are showcased on TV anymore. Pray to God we can enjoy the likes of Ben Vereen, Chita, Liza, Joel Grey for as long as possible; and let's hope the new generations of well rounded 'triple-threat' performers (the likes of Sutton Foster, Neil Patrick Harris) can always find find venues to show their talents.
Such an uplifting clip. Such talent.... R.I.P. Mr. Hamlisch.
Priceless...
I love the old-school entertainers. Today they call them 'triple-threats,' but I get the feeling even though I didn't live back then that it was simply a given that you generally had to sing AND dance AND act to really make it in show business. I think about Danny Kaye specifically, but there are countless others who just brought everything to the table.
+LordRufus I don't know if you had to do both, Lord, but it helped. Frank sang and I guess he danced a little, and Fred Astaire danced better than anyone (Gene Kelly very close second) AND sang too. It reminds me of what Jackie Gleason said on "The Tonight Show" in 1985; that lots of comics have made good careers playing serious parts, but he never saw a serious actor become a comic. You needed the gibbs AND cutlets back then.
An absolute delight
National treasures.
Pure entertainment. A lost art on these so-called talk shows of today
I remember seeing this when it was originally broadcast. I smiled then, I'm smiling now.:)
Paul, "The Only Way To Go" was written by Marvin Hamlisch and Tim Rice for the Jack Lemmon TV version of THE ENTERTAINER. That's why it was so easy for him to play...the man wrote it.
What a great combination! But, who could dislike? Thanks for this work.
this is why carson is the forever king of late night.this is when stars were STARS.
R.I.P. Bing Crosby (1903-1977), Ray Bolger (1904-1987), Johnny Carson (1925-2005) and Marvin Hamlisch (1944-2012). Four great talented people gone but not forgotten. Bing Crosby and Johnny Carson lived around average life expectancy. Ray Bolger lived to the ripe old age of 83 and Marvin Hamlisch died so young last year at the age of only 68!!!!!!!!
Amazing! 3 legends! Love Ray...74 and moves like a young buck! Good luck coming across a trio with equivalent talent as these guys!
This really is wonderful. God bless you all. Good by Marvin. RIP
That was awesome, the Scarecrow & Bing!
This entire show is available as part of The Tonight Show Vault series, no. 5 DVD set. It has the whole show with Bing, Ray, Marvin, and Burt Mustin. Completely uncut. I have it and highly recommend it. You can get it on Amazon. Truly, one of the best Tonight Shows ever!!
Wow! Show business legends captured on tape. Must-see viewing for every American.
Ray Bolger was amazing, yet years after OZ he can still dance the same. He was very fit & looked after himself. Also, very sad about Marvin. His passing was a shock & Barbra Streisand misses him terribly. They were very close.
Legends!
Lovely!
Ray Bolger was around 72 years old in this clip. 72 years old. And he made that little tap routine look easy. How impressive is that!?
Woah! Its like standing on the sidewalk looking up at a skyscraper theyre just that big of a talent. U dont get guys like this anymore. Pioneers of entertainment. Cowboys of yesterday whos done set off into their own sunset leaving their mark of legacy that cant b duplicated.
R.I.P. Bing Crosby (1903-1977), Ray Bolger (1904-1987), Johnny Carson (1925-2005) and Marvin Hamlisch (1944-2012). Four great talented people gone but not forgotten. Bing Crosby and Johnny Carson lived around the average life expectancy for an American. Ray Bolger lived to the ripe old age of 83 and Marvin Hamlisch died so young 4 years ago at the age of only 68 years old!!!!!!!! :(
This is absolutely one of the best things on TH-cam.
Like most people every where
I′m not a millioniare
But what will shock the western world
Is I don't even care
And it′s the only way to go
And it's the only dream I know
I'm contented just to be uncomplicated me
So don′t dig any deeper
What you get is what you see
And I′m the only man you'll find
Who like nothing on his mind
three cheers, hand me a beer
Watch my dreams become real
Oh no, please don′t go
I wanna tell you how happy I feel
Like there's nothing much to lose
I never get to blues
When you′ve been down as long as me
Then everything's good news
And that's the only way to go
And it′s the only dream I know
Heaven above, winter or fall
The season's all the same to me
I'm just having a fling, summer or spring
I′m just swimming along and I′m free
We'll be happy ′til we die
My foolish dreams and I relaxing
'Til it takes us to that bar up in the sky
And that′s the only way to go
And it's the only dream I know
Wow! made me feel great seeing this! Talent, star power and class is not made like this anymore.
Thank you so very much for posting this. Thank you.
A triumvirate of 20th century musical mega-talents!
Ah, this was WONDERFUL! Thanks for sharing!
Marvelous
Holy Canoli, I remember this!!! I mean, I saw the film they're promoting (wouldn't mind seeing THAT again) and I remember seeing this when it was first on, especially Carson's "Thanks, we'll call you. NEXT!" which I found hilarious then, as now. If I'm not mistaken Hamlisch was earlier talking about how he'd been approached for a sequel to "The Way We Were" "What are they going to call it?" he asked, "The Way We Was?".
but I digress....thanks for posting this!
I so appreciate this clip...............BUT, is there any way to have the whole hour and a half? Bing was terrific, showed his aplomb with words, phrasing, and sings a tune as well. Bing was likely the ONLY ONE of his genre---crooning--that was trained in the Classics at both high school and Gonzaga Jesuit College--Latin, Classical literature, World History, Linguistics, just read another book on him, and this is why if one listens to the old Kraft Music Hall (Radio broadcasts), you can see where he is quite intelligent, resourceful and can phrase things with wit and grace. Loved Ray Bolger also on his bit--------the WHOLE SHOW is something to treasure!!!!! If you enjoyed this clip--please hope someone on TH-cam can post the whole 1974 (I think it was 74) Tonight Show.
March 5 1976
RIP MARVIN SIR 8/8/2012
Well Bing still has his voice, and Ray still has his dance moves. And then there is Smilin' Marvin wondering what he is doing at a piano playing an old vaudville number from the late 1920's
I believe Marvin WROTE this, but in that style.
fabulous. Hamlisch was a great accompanist (Bolger flubbed a line?) and Bing was in much better voice than many times in those last years. Besides his dancing, Bolger had a fine resonant voice, didn't he
Hey Skippy, I was but 5 when Bing passed on, yet, when at 16 I commandeered my Dad's copy of his 'Merry Christmas' album, I was hooked, and have been since. Class and dignity are what comes to mind when I think of Bing. Friends whom I introduced to his music have been instantly captivated. You, and my Dad who is now 77, are fortunate to have lived in his times. I really cannot imagine that we will ever see his like again. May I ask where you live? I live in India.
And this children, is why you shouldn't "retire". My father-in-law is younger than these guys are and he retired from accounting and can barely walk to the mailbox without getting winded. Granted, some folks have better genes, but Bing I know had quite a few troubles along the way up to this point in time.
This had to be one of Bing's last appearances on TV, wasn't it? Marvin Hamlisch was a contestant on the August 6, 2012 episode of Celebrity Bucket Kickers.
WONDERFUL!
Does anyone know if the sheet music is available for this song? Please let me know!
Thank you
Ray doesn't look 72 at all here!
It's a costuming issue. that's why Gene Kelly wore white socks. It they had lit Ray's dark feet on a dark floor the light bounce would have been your complaint.
It's a costuming issue. He wore dark shoes/ slacks on a black floor. If they had lit his feet, the floor light bounce would have been the complaint.
Ray had so much talent, may not be appreciated so much, because it was more like valdville slap stick talent.
could some one please tell me where the song that they are singing comes from thanks.
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