Carol Lawrence: Bell Telephone Hour, 1960-1967 (DVD)

Carol Lawrence is one of the shining stars of the entertainment world. From New Faces of 1952 to the landmark role of Maria in the original company of West Side Story, to her brilliant cabaret career and extensive television appearances, Ms. Lawrence has demonstrated an incomparable versatility and charisma. Her performances on the Bell Telephone Hour, issued here for the first time, display the full range of her talents as a singer and dancer. Highlights include selections from West Side Story with her original co-star, Larry Kert, and segments with stage and screen luminaries Robert Goulet, Howard Keel, and Matt Mattox. As a bonus, we have included an exclusive 2004 interview in which Carol Lawrence talks about her childhood, dance training, illustrious colleagues, and career.
Color, 61 minutes [Interview: 48 minutes], 4:3, All regions

I Feel Pretty (West Side Story) • Someone to Watch Over Me (Oh, Kay!)
Something’s Coming (West Side Story) • I’d Do Anything from (Oliver)
Is It Really Me? (110 in the Shade) • Everybody Loves to Take a Bow (Hazel Flagg)
It’s a Most Unusual Day • Let’s Be Buddies
Almost Like Being In Love • Lazy Afternoon (The Golden Apple)
Isn’t This a Lovely Day • Shine On Harvest Moon • I Don’t Care
Because You’re You (The Red Mill) • Let’s Get Away From It All • The Very Thought Of You
Row Row Row • Paddlin’ Madeline Home (Sunny)
Tea For Two (No, No, Nanette) • Shall We Dance • The Continental
Maria • Tonight (West Side Story)

Carol Lawrence
with (in order of appearance)
Kelly Brown • Matt Mattox • Howard Keel • Eddie Hodges
Robert Goulet • Bill Hayes • Larry Kert
Bell Telephone Hour Orchestra and Chorus • Donald Voorhees, conductor