Musical styles changed some through the course of the show but Andy’s suave soft spoken demeanor never did and audiences loved him. “The Cookie Bear” was a regular favorite as was the “Giant Talking Bee”.
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The Christmas music he sang during his career is, to this day, among the most popular holiday hits ever recorded and frequently heard in movie sound tracks, television specials, terrestrial. New artist were featured (in the genre – no hard rock & roll allowed) and some got their big break on the show.Īndy discovered the Osmond Brothers at Disney Land and invited them on the show, they became semi-regulars and eventually got their own weekly show, with sister Marie of course.Ĭomedy was also an integral part of each show with comedic guest stars doing funny skits and recurring bits. The Andy Williams Christmas Show, long a family favorite from his hugely popular television series, became a staple during the Christmas seasons in Branson.
Old standards as well as contemporary sounds blended to keep the show fresh. Not much of a plot here, billed as a musical variety show and that it was. In B&W (1959-’61) on CBS and color (1962-1971) on NBCĪndy would sing part of a popular song to open the show STORYLINE Then Septemthe show was picked back up to run weekly through 1971 THE ANDY WILLIAMS 1966 CHRISTMAS SHOW (NBC 12/16/66) + BONUS: ITS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR 1) The Most Wonderful Time of the Year 2) We Need a. Then as a regular weekly show Septemuntil late 1967.ĭuring 1968 and part of ’69 only three specials were produced each year
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Finally, Illusionist Rick Thomas, will be bringing some special magic to the Christmas season.Live From The Royal Albert Hall 1978 The Andy Williams ShowĪired as summer replacement series July 7, 1959 Nadia Cole, from Voices of Glory also joins us this year. This year’s guests include some folks that Andy Williams hosted on his long running television show including international recording artists, The Lettermen, along with the pop group that inspired the hit television series, “ The Partridge Family“, The Cowsills join in the fun. This magical Christmas variety show features many of the songs, and memories that made audiences fall in love with the Christmas season each year. It is, after all, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Sitting on over 11 beautifully landscaped acres and dazzlingly decorated to usher in the wonder of Christmas. Join us in celebrating The Moon River Christmas Show and the 30th anniversary of Andy Williams’ Moon River Theater from November 1st, 2022 through December 9th, 2022 in the splendor of the theater he built and loved, deep in the Ozark Mountains. And that tradition continues once again this year at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri where families flock to enjoy our show celebrating the music and memories of the Christmas Season. The Andy Williams Show is an American television variety show that ran from 1962 to 1971, and a short-lived run in syndication, beginning in the fall of.
For over 30 years folks have looked forward to coming to the most famous Christmas variety show that Branson has to offer. The Moon River Christmas Show has been a family Christmas tradition since it first opened in Branson, Missouri in 1992.
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