Legendary crooner Tony Bennett -- whom Frank Sinatra famously called "the best singer in the business" -- was born Anthony Benedetto in Astoria, Queens, in New York City on Aug. 3, 1926.The son of a grocer and a seamstress, Bennett was a talented singer in his youth and refined his vocal style as a singing waiter in Italian restaurants. By the 1950s, Tony Bennett was a bona fide pop star, and in the '60s, he ruled the adult contemporary charts with albums such as "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," whose title track became Bennett's signature.
The rise of rock 'n' roll inevitably damaged Bennett's commercial appeal. But in the 1980s, he began a long comeback that culminated in 1994 with his appearance on "MTV Unplugged," which won the 68-year-old a Grammy for Album of the Year and set off a string of hit albums, concerts and television specials (two of which he won Emmys for) that lasted well into the next decade.
Tony Bennett: DuetsHead into the studio with legendary crooner Tony Bennett and an impressive roster of musical guests for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of "Duets: An American Classic," Bennett's critically acclaimed album of cherished standards. Highlights include "The Best Is Yet to Come" featuring Diana... Read More
Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live ForThe career of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most distinctive voices of the 20th century, is spotlighted in this comprehensive documentary featuring the most complete concert footage of Fitzgerald ever assembled, including shows from Denmark, France, Germany and the United States. Also included are... Read More
Tony Bennett's Wonderful WorldTony Bennett's impeccably cool performances have seen him survive the cutthroat music world for decades, and this concert, recorded in 2002 at San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel, shows us why. The performance marked the 40th anniversary of the song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." Classic tunes also... Read More
Tony Bennett UnpluggedLegendary crooner Tony Bennett turns in an effervescent performance in this intimate concert film. He sings a selection of favorites, including "All of Me," "Body and Soul," "A Foggy Day," "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" and "Steppin' Out with My Baby," closing with an encore medley of "Autumn... Read More
Lost Concerts Series: Tony BennettAccompanied by a full orchestra, legendary singer and international icon Tony Bennett delivers 17 of his greatest hits -- including his signature tune, "(I Left My Heart) In San Francisco" -- in this outstanding concert. "My Funny Valentine," "Sophisticated Lady," "For Once in My Life," "There'll Be... Read More
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Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven (2007) | NR | |
Les Paul: Chasing Sound (2007) | NR | |
Tony Bennett: Duets (2007) | NR | |
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Judy Garland: Judy Duets (2006) | NR | |
A Special Evening of Jazz (2005) | NR | |
Bruce Almighty (2003) | PG-13 | |
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Goodnight Moon (2001) | NR | |
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Backstage Pass: Vol. 1 (2000) | NR | |
Our Favorite Things (2000) | NR | |
Analyze This (1999) | R | |
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Frank Sinatra Memorial (1999) | NR | |
MTV Unplugged: Superstars (1999) | NR | |
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MTV Unplugged: Ballads (1998) | NR | |
Tony Bennett's New York (1998) | NR | |
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The Scout (1994) | PG-13 | |
Tony Bennett Unplugged (1994) | NR | |
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Count Basie at Carnegie Hall (1981) | NR | |
King (1978) | NR | |
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The Judy Garland Show (1963) | NR | |
Playboy After Dark: Vol. 2 (1959) | NR | |
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