Damn Yankees

Starring:Tab Hunter, Gwen Verdon, Ray Walston, Russ Brown, Shannon Bolin, Nathaniel Frey, James Komack, Rae Allen (II), Robert Shafer, Jean Stapleton, Albert Linville, Charles Wagenheim, Lee Theodore, Elizabeth Howell, Moose Skowron, Phil Arnold, Robert Banas, Allen Case, William Fawcett, Jack Carr
Director: Stanley Donen, George Abbott
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com
America's pastime gets a Faustian twist in this 1958 studio musical, which recounts the ballpark bargain struck by an aging Washington Senators fan obsessed with helping his team trump the Yanks. With echoes of the real-life 1919 Shoeless Joe Jackson scandal, and tart observations on the tradeoffs between youth and experience, Damn Yankees fuses a classic dramatic dilemma with musical comedy to often charming effect.

In transferring George Abbott's Broadway hit to the screen, codirectors Abbott and Stanley Donen are smart enough to retain Richard Adler and Jerry Ross's clever songs, Bob Fosse's sizzling choreography (with Fosse himself on camera for the sultry mambo number), and stars Ray Walston and Gwen Verdon, reprising their devilish turns as the Horned One himself, Mr. Applegate, and his temptress, Lola. Where the team strikes out, unfortunately, is in their concession to marquee politics, handing the pivotal role of Joe Hardy to handsome, vapid, celluloid heartthrob Tab Hunter, whose thin voice and unsteady screen presence argue that he should have stayed in the dugout.

Amazon.com

America's pastime gets a Faustian twist in this 1958 studio musical, which recounts the ballpark bargain struck by an aging Washington Senators fan obsessed with helping his team trump the Yanks. With echoes of the real-life 1919 Shoeless Joe Jackson scandal, and tart observations on the tradeoffs between youth and experience, Damn Yankees fuses a classic dramatic dilemma with musical comedy to often charming effect.

Customer Reviews:

Damn Yankees.......2007-06-25

A diverting, tarted-up goof on the scandalous 1919 World Series thrown by "Shoeless" Joe Jackson (among others), Abbott and Donen's rousing "Yankees" reunites the graceful Verdon (a flaming redhead, of course!) and mordant Walston from the hit Broadway play. This ballgame is all about entertainment: Verdon belts out Richard Adler and Jerry Ross's splendid songs, like "Whatever Lola Wants" and "Heart," with jazzy authority, while Bob Fosse's vibrant choreography gives her sinfully muscular body a sizzling workout. They don't make 'em like they used to, baseball fans!

Damn Yankees.......2007-05-12

I was quite pleased with the dvd 'Damn Yankees' as it was one that I had seen
when I was a teenager, so it brought back a lot of memories for me. As a film, it was quite enjoyable with some lively show tunes.

Old school great fun.......2007-04-10

It was a pleasure to see the talent of Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse.

Sound off ???.......2007-03-09

I waited to long to view the tape and found the sound and picture don't match. Did not return because of the time but am very disapointed in the quality as the music is one of the best parts of the video and it is now uncomfortable to watch (Kinda like a dubbed Japanese movie)

Damn Yankees.......2007-01-27

Have enjoyed this movie before in VHS format so we were happy to "upgrade" to DVD

Average customer rating:

Better than I expected
Wow
Rock N' Roll like it should be nowadays!
Damn Yankess
Damn review

Uprising
Starring: Damn Yankees
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

General | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $9.99 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( U ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

Influence
Unchain the Night
One with Everything
Stryper: Greatest Hits - Live in Puerto Rico
The Grand Illusion: Love, Lies, and My Life With Styx

ASIN: B000LW7Z4G
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Customer Reviews:

Better than I expected.......2007-06-11

This dvd is truly better than I expected it to be. The individual performances by the band members and the overall sound quality was exceptional. I am an avid dvd music fan and collector. This one is now one of my favorites. This is a must get for Ted Nugent and Tommy Shaw fans. The other 2 band members are very good as well.... enjoy!!

Wow.......2007-06-08

The DVD is more than I expected and the Rock is great to listen to and watch. The entire DVD is a must have for serious listeners of the Rock genere.

Rock N' Roll like it should be nowadays!.......2007-06-07

This is what Rock N' Roll should sound nowadays, and not that lousy EMO, NU, whatever they wanna call it. Let's hope someone out there realizes before it's too late that we are already sick of Hip Hop and the so-called NU Metal that's out there.

Damn Yankess.......2007-05-22

Very stimulating, live performance! The wide range exhibited by the band is nothing short of phenomenal! I STILL listen to this DVD years after seeing them live! Can't wait for the next tour!

Damn review.......2007-05-20

I enjoy this one. Music and video quality are good. Performance is great. Very energetic, and Ted is at his best. Interviews add an interesting side. Worth the purchase.

Average customer rating:

High Enough
Starring: Damn Yankees
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

DVDs Under $14.99 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( H ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

Uprising
Hallucination
Influence
Unchain the Night

ASIN: B000BNKB3C
Release Date: 2005-10-04

Average customer rating:

There is a reason this Rocumentary is "unauthorized"

Hard N' Heavy - 4 Rocumentaries
Starring: Skid Row , Damn Yankees , Slaughter , and White Lion
Manufacturer: Brentwood Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video

4-for-3 All DVDs | 4-for-3 DVD | Stores | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $7.49 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

All Deals | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( H ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Uprising
Unchain the Night

ASIN: B00009PJT1
Release Date: 2003-06-24

Description

This DVD set contains 4 Rocumentaries on two double-sided discs! It includes 50 minute unauthorized documentaries on Skid Row, Damn Yankees, Slaughter, and White Lion.

Customer Reviews:

There is a reason this Rocumentary is "unauthorized".......2007-04-27

Very short, consisting of interviews with no full-length videos. They probably used 5% of the space on the DVDs. Disappointing!

Charlie Rose with Gerry Adams; Jerry Lewis (March 17, 1995)

Average customer rating:

Charlie Rose with Gerry Adams; Jerry Lewis (March 17, 1995)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

( C ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

Description

First, Gerry Adams, President of Sinn Fein, talks about what's happening in Washington, Irish-American relations, and his conversation with the President. Then, Jerry Lewis, actor and comedian, discusses his starring role on Broadway in the musical revival Damn Yankees, his relationship with Dean Martin, The Nutty Processor, and his father.

Charlie Rose with Brian Atwood, Iqbal Riza & Mark Prutsalis; Bernice Kert, David Rockefeller; Victor Garber (June 7, 1994)

Average customer rating:

Charlie Rose with Brian Atwood, Iqbal Riza & Mark Prutsalis; Bernice Kert, David Rockefeller; Victor Garber (June 7, 1994)

ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

( C ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

Description

First, a panel on the killing in Rwanda -- if it constitutes genocide and what the international community can do. Panel members include: Brian Atwood, Director of the United States Agency for International Development; Roger Winter of the U.S. Committee on Refugees; Iqbal Riza, the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Peace Keeping Operations; and Mark Prutsalis of Refugees International. Then, a discussion about the life and philanthropic causes of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller with author Bernice Kert and Abby's son, David Rockefeller. Finally, actor Victor Garber talks about his starring role in Broadway's revival of Damn Yankees.

DVD:

DVD

DVD

DVD

Factory Accident Sex: The Collected Works of Rich Kronfeld

Possessed

Thomas And Friends - Engines To The Rescue

DVD: Hi-Life

Eckhart 7 - Zusammen geht's besser