From obscurity in the tiny town of Wall Lake, Iowa to international superstar...from the security of working with his brothers to the courageous decision to become a solo performer...from a deep and lasting association with the Kennedys to a scandal that enveloped Andy and his family...from his classic television series to his on-going performance schedule at the Andy Williams Moon River Theater in Branson, Missouri...Andy has survived and thrived, constantly reinventing himself to meet the challenges of an unforgiving industry. Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer, this critically-acclaimed production includes exclusive interviews with Andy's brothers, children, wife, and friends Pat Boone, Clive Davis, Merv Griffin, Senator John Glenn, Claudine Longet, Jack Nicklaus, Donny and Marie Osmond, The Osmond Brothers, Robert Wagner, Jonathan Winters and the late Steve Allen. Also showcased are more than 20 classic musical performances such as "Moon River" with an orchestra conducted by Henry Mancini; Williams' first ever recording of "My Mom" at eight-years old; and his emotional performance of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" at Bobby Kennedy's memorial service in 1968. In a career that has spanned eight decades, Andy Williams met every challenge... personal or professional...in his path. Along the way, he created an extraordinary body of work. Andy Williams: The Biography presents the definitive exploration of this incredible life and musical talent. Andy Williams: My Favorite Duets. The Andy Williams Show made its debut on NBC in 1962 and stayed on the air for nearly 11 years. For this special, Andy personally selected 15 dazzling duets, full-length performances including "Where Is Love" with Julie Andrews, "Scarborough Fair" with Simon and Garfunkel, "What'd I Say" with Ray Charles and "Over the Rainbow" with Judy Garland. Other stars singing with Andy are Pearl Bailey, Tony Bennett, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr., Phil Harris, Lena Horne, Johnny Mathis, Roger Miller, The Osmond Brothers, Peter, Paul and Mary and The Williams Brothers. All duets have been digitally remastered from the original 2-inch master tapes. Andy hosts this TV special, reliving his most cherished memories and reflecting back on the legendary guests he welcomed on his series. The program also includes newly-shot interviews with Academy Award-winning composer Dave Grusin (Music Director on "The Andy Williams Show")

Features

Disc 1:

1. MOON RIVER
2. DEAR HEART
3. OPENING MONTAGE
4. DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
5. IOWA
6. IOWA (REPRISE)
7. JAY
8. FUNERALS
9. JAY'S FAILURE
10. MY MOTHER
11. THE MOMENTUM BUILDS
12. IT'S TIME TO SHINE
13. AND BUILDS
14. 1946
15. INTRODUCTION
16. ACT 2 OPENING
17. CIROS
18. INTRODUCTION
19. JUBILEE
20. ON TOUR WITH KAY
21. KAY TAKES A BREAK
22. THE COLLEGE BOWL - MAIN TITLE FANFARE
23. REUNITED WITH KAY
24. ANDY WAS DESPARATE
25. BLUE ANGEL
26. RECORD DEAL
27. CANADIAN SUNSET
28. BUTTERFLY
29. VEGAS
30. MOON RIVER
31. ACT 3 END
32. ACT 4 OPENING
33. YOU DON'T WANT MY LOVE (IN THE SUMMERTIME)
34. THEY'RE GOOD
35. DANNY BOY
36. ACT 5 OPENING
37. CAN'T GET USED TO LOSING YOU
38. NOEL'S BIRTH
39. THE ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW - MAIN TITLE THEME
40. STING
41. YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
42. ACT END MONTAGE
43. MOON RIVER
44. THE ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW - MAIN TITLE THEME
45. THE GOLDEN AGE
46. THE GOLDEN AGE PART 2
47. DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
48. DEAR HEART
49. BUSINESS VENTURES
50. AWAY FROM HOME
51. CHANGES
52. BOBBY K
53. ACT 7 OPEN
54. MORE BOBBY K
55. THE DEATH OF BOBBY
56. THE FUNERAL
57. BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
58. ABRAHAM, MARTIN & JOHN
59. THE NEW BABY
60. THE DIVORCE
61. IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
62. MAY EACH DAY
63. KAY THOMPSON'S JINGLE BELLS
64. SILENT NIGHT
65. DRIFTING
66. ACT 8 OPENING
67. THEME FROM LOVE STORY (WHERE DO I BEGIN?)
68. ACT 8 DRAMA
69. END OF ACT 8
70. ACT 9 OPENING
71. WE GOT TOUGH
72. ROME
73. THE NEW MARRIAGE
74. BRANSON SOURCE
75. BRANSON COPLAND
76. THEATRE BUILDING
77. MUSIC TO WATCH GIRLS BY
78. END OF ACT 9
79. ACT 10 OPENING
80. MUSIC TO WATCH GIRLS BY
81. ALARMED
82. GOING TO ENGLAND
83. BROTHERS
84. DREAM
85. MOON RIVER (INSTRUMENTAL)
86. MOON RIVER
87. I'M JUST BREEZING ALONG WITH THE BREEZE
88. HELLO DOLLY
89. FOR YOU
90. DON'T FENCE ME IN
91. I'M AN OLD COWHAND
92. IN THE COOL, COOL, COOL OF THE EVENING
93. WHEN YOU AND I WERE YOUNG MAGGIE BLUES
94. KISSES SWEETER THAN WINE
95. WHAT I'D SAY
96. IN THE SUMMERTIME
97. GIVE ME THE SIMPLE LIFE
98. THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA
99. GREAT DAY
100. DREAM
101. OVER THE RAINBOW
102. SCARBOROUGH FAIR
103. OLD TIME RELIGION
104. WHERE IS LOVE
105. WRAP YOUR TROUBLES IN DREAMS
106. GET HAPPY
107. PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
108. THE TROLLEY SONG
109. JINGLE BELLS
110. SILENT NIGHT
111. CAROL OF THE BELLS
112. AVE MARIA
113. O HOLY NIGHT