KC and the Sunshine Band (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty DOLLY PARTON 1976 HQ mielr 2019-09-28 | KC and the Sunshine Band performing SHAKE YOUR BOOTY on DOLLY! 1976Published for editorial purposes only. I do not own nor claim to own the rights to this music. This music is the sole property of the record label and it's respective artists "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
Gizmo the rescue calico cat THINKS shes hiding under the rug...HILARIOUS! mielr 2023-02-06 | Gizmo the rescued calico cat apparently thinks that if she covers her head, you can't see her! Her housemates Inky and Punkin seem mildly amused. I'm not so amused by all the junk that's under my area rug.
Michelob Beer Gourmet Commercial 1979 - Featuring DICK ROMAN vocals mielr 2022-12-24 | Here's a cut-down version of the "Weekends" ad my dad, Dick Roman, sang for Michelob Anheuser-Busch in the 1970s (NO, it's NOT Vic Damone). He also sang the "Holidays" version featuring John Forsythe. Thanks for watching! Please comment below. Here is a truncated version of my dad's last bio, completed shortly before his death: That Dick Roman was destined to become a singer was decided almost at birth. He came from a typical Italian home that was constantly filled with music. His mother, Angela, had a beautiful soprano voice and his father, Anthony, was always tinkering with musical instruments, ranging from the ukulele to the harmonica. If Dick had decided on an operatic career, he could very well have used his real name, Richard Sebastian DiGiacomo, but his great love for popular music and his desire to bring a bit of the great operatic technique to the "Hit Parade" was an over-riding factor in his decision to become Dick Roman. When Dick was very young, he told his parents that his great ambition was to sing, but just to sing was not enough. He wanted to be the best- and singing lessons were expensive. The few spare dollars that were left after the week's bill were not enough to pay for these lessons, so Dick's father took a second job in order to help him fulfill his dreams. Dick's first break-throught came when he won the $5,000 first prize on The Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts Show. He soon became one of Godfrey's favorites and made many appearances on his daily show. The song he won with became a million-seller, and one of the most popular records of all time- "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing". Record-breaking appearances at the old Roxy Theatre, Radio City Music Hall and the Steel Pier in Atlantic City followed. Dick filled his time with an incredible schedule: the Palladium in London, his own TV series in Australia, numerous trips to South America and a daily series with Liberace on ABC for 36 weeks. Dick lived in California while he was on The Liberace Show but missed the hustle and bustle of New York. So he returned to New York in time to become part of some of the most memorable TV years. He sang on the biggest variety shows, including Ed Sullivan, Jack Paar, Judy Garland, and later on Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, et al. These were years when Dick was fighting the trend of the "non-singing" singer. He is one of the few true voices and true performers of this era, for the early 60's produces mostly "electronic" voices and at times, Dick felt like he was fighting a losing battle. Nevertheless, the bookings kept pouring in, the Copa in the Latin Quarter in New York, the Fontainbleau and Eden Roc and Diplomat in Florida, the American and Sheraton in Puerto Rico and appearances in practically every major city in the world. The frustrations of the record business failed to faze Dick and he financed and produced "A Theme From A Summer Place", which became a million-seller in spite of the "Hard Rock" sound so popular at the time. He followed this recording with the original version of "Days Of Wine and Roses", and numerous successful albums that were not only popular with the general public, but with practically all of Dick's contemporaries. While Dick was appearing in Puerto Rico, he got a hurry-call from the Jackie Gleason office to appear in a concert with Gleason in the Miami Beach Auditorium. He had only a few days to learn six of Jackie's compositions, but when his inspired performance received a standing ovation from the audience of 5000 people, Gleason signed him as a regular member of his TV cast. Dick appeared with Gleason for 2 years. These appearances made Dick one of the country's most popular young singers and offers for his services came from all the TV networks. Dick co-hosted shows like the "Junior Miss" special on NBC with people like Hugh O'Brian and Mike Douglas and took off on a whirlwind tour of the world's most important entertainment showcases. Dick has become a popular figure in the Las Vegas and Reno areas where he now owns a home and spends most of his working time. His appearances at the Sands Hotel, The Desert Inn and Harold's Club in Reno, can only be described as "super". When Dick is not puttering around the house or enjoying his spare time with his wife, Honey (who was Jackie Gleason's executive secretary) and his baby girl, Miel, he's writing songs, collection first editions and spending hours in his darkroom, developing the photos he's always snapping. Dick's future looks bright, with engagements at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas with Buddy Hackett and numerous other bookings coming up around the world. This record is Dick's first out of Nashville, we hope you like this blend of two musical worlds.
Michelob Beer Weekends Commercial 1979 - Featuring DICK ROMAN vocals mielr 2022-12-24 | Here's the LONGER "Weekends" vocal that my dad, Dick Roman, sang for Michelob Anheuser-Busch in the 1970s (NO, it's NOT Vic Damone). He sings the chorus AND verse on this version, which better shows off his outstanding vocal abilities. He also sang the "Holidays" version featuring John Forsythe. Thanks for watching and please comment! :-) Here is a truncated version of his last bio, completed shortly before his death: That Dick Roman was destined to become a singer was decided almost at birth. He came from a typical Italian home that was constantly filled with music. His mother, Angela, had a beautiful soprano voice and his father, Anthony, was always tinkering with musical instruments, ranging from the ukulele to the harmonica. If Dick had decided on an operatic career, he could very well have used his real name, Richard Sebastian DiGiacomo, but his great love for popular music and his desire to bring a bit of the great operatic technique to the "Hit Parade" was an over-riding factor in his decision to become Dick Roman. Almost from the time he could talk, he sang, and when he sang, he made not only his parents happy, but also brought joy to the neighbors, who eagerly awaited his nightly vocalizing. He became a popular young man with his friends and their parents, who constantly made requests for Dick's vocal talents at weddings, bar mitzvahs, baseball games, block parties and and endless stream of local functions. Brooklyn, New York was his home and if one thing ever came close to depriving the world of hearing a beautiful voice, it was Dick's love for baseball. When Dick was very young, he told his parents that his great ambition was to sing, but just to sing was not enough. He wanted to be the best- and singing lessons were expensive. The few spare dollars that were left after the week's bill were not enough to pay for these lessons, so Dick's father took a second job in order to help him fulfill his dreams. Rejection is hard enough for adults, but to a little child it can be tremendously cruel. Dick withstood these disappointments and managaged to land the part of a lame boy, in the dramatic production of "I Remember Mama". One of Dick's co-actors was also making his first appearance on Broadway. Dick remembers Marlon Brando as being moody but friendly "big brother" type. Dick's first break-throught came when he won the $5,000 first prize on The Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts Show. He soon became one of Godfrey's favorites and made many appearances on his daily show. The song he won with became a million-seller, and one of the most popular records of all time- "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing". Record-breaking appearances at the old Roxy Theatre, Radio City Music Hall and the Steel Pier in Atlantic City followed. Dick filled his time with an incredible schedule: the Palladium in London, his own TV series in Australia, numerous trips to South America and a daily series with Liberace on ABC for 36 weeks. He sang on the biggest variety shows, including Ed Sullivan, Jack Paar, Judy Garland, and later on Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, et al. The frustrations of the record business failed to faze Dick and he financed and produced "A Theme From A Summer Place", which became a million-seller in spite of the "Hard Rock" sound so popular at the time. He followed this recording with the original version of "Days Of Wine and Roses", and numerous successful albums that were not only popular with the general public, but with practically all of Dick's contemporaries. While Dick was appearing in Puerto Rico, he got a hurry-call from the Jackie Gleason office to appear in a concert with Gleason in the Miami Beach Auditorium. He had only a few days to learn six of Jackie's compositions, but when his inspired performance received a standing ovation from the audience of 5000 people, Gleason signed him as a regular member of his TV cast. Dick appeared with Gleason for 2 years. These appearances made Dick one of the country's most popular young singers and offers for his services came from all the TV networks. Dick co-hosted shows like the "Junior Miss" special on NBC with people like Hugh O'Brian and Mike Douglas and took off on a whirlwind tour of the world's most important entertainment showcases. Dick has become a popular figure in the Las Vegas and Reno areas where he now owns a home and spends most of his working time. His appearances at the Sands Hotel, The Desert Inn and Harold's Club in Reno, can only be described as "super". When Dick is not puttering around the house or enjoying his spare time with his wife, Honey (who was Jackie Gleason's executive secretary) and his baby girl, Miel, he's writing songs, collection first editions and spending hours in his darkroom, developing the photos he's always snapping.
INTRO to the VH1 Behind The Music episode featuring KC & The Sunshine Band. mielr 2021-06-27 | This is the intro/teaser to the VH1 "Behind The Music" episode featuring KC & The Sunshine Band, season 1 - episode #56, original air date: 11/29/1998. "They blasted onto the American airwaves in the fall of 1975 with a sexy, explicit invitation to just let go...a multi-cultural group of musicians who were all about the groove...led by a charismatic singer who was convinced that someday he would make it big. KC & the Sunshine Band crossed pop melodies with disco rhythms to the tune of 75 million albums sold. But the boogie superstar would be tripped up by rock and roll excess-- his band torn apart by jealousy, paranoia and personal tragedies. KC was devastated by the death of his father and he disappeared into obscurity for a decade, before recapturing the spirit of his early years. Includes interviews with KC, his mom, his sister, his collaborator/close associate, Rick Finch and Harry Stone, the man who gave KC his first break."
KC & The Sunshine Band - Robert W. Morgan Special Of The Week - 1978 mielr 2021-06-04 | Radio show from 1978 highlighting the music of K.C. and the Sunshine Band. Featuring interviews with Harry "KC" Casey, Rick Finch, Henry Stone, Steve Alaimo, George McCrae and Jim Ramos. Originally presented by Toyota. Published for editorial purposes only. I do not own nor claim to own the rights to this music. This music is the sole property of the record label and it's respective artists "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
Whats It All About? KC & The Sunshine Band interview 1977 mielr 2020-09-01 | Host Bill Huie interviews Harry Casey and Richard Finch of KC & The Sunshine Band in 1977. Published for editorial purposes only. I do not own nor claim to own the rights to this music. This music is the sole property of the record label and it's respective artists "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
Punkin (aka the worlds cutest kitty) plays with her favorite toy. 5 whole minutes of Zen... mielr 2020-07-31 | ...
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel licks Pit Bulls teeth...and likes it. mielr 2020-07-31 | Ollie the Spaniel and Roscoe the Pitt Bull are good friends. Ollie enjoys licking Roscoe's teeth and apparently, Roscoe enjoys having them licked. Ollie looks a bit guilty. Some material may not be suitable for children. Thanks to my nephew for letting me borrow Ollie and my sister for letting me borrow Roscoe for this attempt at Cinéma Vérité, but I'm not giving you any money.
KC & the Sunshine Band on Sinbads VIBE 1997 Thats The Way (I Like It) & Get Down Tonight mielr 2020-07-01 | Clip from "70s Night" on Sinbad's TV show "VIBE" in 1997, featuring Harry "KC" Casey and the Sunshine Band performing "That's The Way (I Like It)" & "Get Down Tonight". The "'I'm Your Boogie Man" clip at the beginning is from Dinah Shore's TV show "Dinah!" in 1977. Published for editorial purposes only. I do not own nor claim to own the rights to this music. This music is the sole property of the record label and it's respective artists "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
Dolly Parton and KC of KC & the Sunshine Band discuss recording PART 2 mielr 2020-06-25 | Part 2 of 2: Dolly and Harry "KC" Casey discuss recording at the famed RCA recording studios in Nashville, TN on her 1976 TV show "Dolly!" Dolly is shown recording a song, and KC is very excited by the results. ;-) Published for editorial purposes only. I do not own nor claim to own the rights to this music. This music is the sole property of the record label and it's respective artists "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
Dolly Parton and KC of KC & the Sunshine Band discuss recording PART 1 mielr 2020-06-25 | Part 1 of 2: Harry "KC" Casey and Dolly Parton discuss recording at the famed RCA recording studios in Nashville, TN on her 1976 TV show "DOLLY!" Published for editorial purposes only. I do not own nor claim to own the rights to this music. This music is the sole property of the record label and it's respective artists "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
KC & The Sunshine Band - Sound Your Funky Horn - TOTP Oct. 31st, 1974 mielr 2020-05-31 | An early live Halloween performance that was thought lost, due to the fact that the BBC "wiped" many of the early Top Of The Pops tapes. A longer (3 minute), audio-only version exists however, youtu.be/8VlTYYA8n2I so apparently this video is not the original length.
David Cassidy - DARLIN - rare alternate vocal - Japanese LP 1975 mielr 2020-04-28 | This is the full-length version of the seldom-heard alternate vocal of " Darlin' " from the Japanese LP pressing of "The Higher They Climb" (1975). You'll notice David's vocal is more raw here, and there's even some banter towards the end that is missing from the more common version.
Star Wars behind the scenes 1976 mielr 2020-01-09 | Some rare footage from the filming of the original Star Wars film in Tunisia, 1976. Mark Hamill and George Lucas can be seen. The scenes being filmed here seem to be the "Luke & Biggs" scenes that were ultimately cut from the finished film. Also seen are film editor Marcia Lucas (George's then-wife), actress Koo Stark and actor Garrick Hagon.
KC and the Sunshine Band GET DOWN TONIGHT 1976 Dolly! mielr 2019-10-20 | KC and the Sunshine Band perform "Get Down Tonight" on Dolly Parton's 1976 variety show "Dolly!" KC then passes flowers out to the ladies in the audience.Published for editorial purposes only. I do not own nor claim to own the rights to this music. This music is the sole property of the record label and it's respective artists "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
Dolly Parton - KC and the Sunshine Band THATS THE WAY I LIKE IT 1976 HQ mielr 2019-09-28 | Dolly sings a duet with Harry Wayne Casey aka K.C. of KC and the Sunshine Band on her 1970s variety show.Published for editorial purposes only. I do not own nor claim to own the rights to this music. This music is the sole property of the record label and it's respective artists "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
Dolly Parton - KC and the Sunshine Band CRYIN TIME 1976 HQ mielr 2019-09-13 | A clip of Dolly Parton singing the classic country tune "cryin' time" with her special guest, Harry Wayne Casey aka KC. From her 1970s television variety show.Published for editorial purposes only. I do not own nor claim to own the rights to this music. This music is the sole property of the record label and it's respective artists "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
Dick Allen & The Cool Ghouls Homicidal Manor & Hello Darling (Monster Mash?) mielr 2018-05-18 | No copyright infringement intended. If you were involved in the creation of these songs (or know anything about them), please contact me! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL! (THANK YOU!) These songs are from a 10" 78rpm acetate, most likely recorded in the late 1950s or early 1960s (maybe after the success of "Monster Mash") on the Gold Star Studio label. The only other clue to the origin of the record is a a note written in pencil on the label which says "c/o Jimmie Haskell PO67161." Jimmie Haskell was a famous music composer/arranger and the number was a phone number in Studio City, CA.
Rick Springfield Video Scrapbook - the Karma tour (funny!) mielr 2018-02-25 | A video diary from Rick's "Karma" tour, which also features vintage clips from 1976 and 1982. Also featured are live "studio" performances of "Christmas Eve in Memphis" and "My Father's Chair" and some really funny behind-the-scenes silliness. PLEASE subscribe to my channel and leave comments below--thanks! :-)
Skip E. Lowe Looks At Hollywood - 1987 - Jackie Gleason tribute Part 2 mielr 2017-10-14 | Skip E. Lowe interviews Honeymooners actress Jane Kean and Honey Merrill Roman. Recorded in Los Angeles in 1987. Part 2 of 2.
Skip E. Lowe Looks At Hollywood - 1987 - Jackie Gleason tribute Part 1 mielr 2017-10-13 | Skip E. Lowe interviews Honeymooners actress Jane Kean and Honey Merrill Roman. Recorded in Los Angeles in 1987. Part 1 of 2.
Dick Roman on The Tommy Banks Show mielr 2017-09-15 | The Tommy Banks Show was a Canadian variety show that aired in the 1970s. This episode featured American singer Dick Roman.
Michelob Beer Commercial Holidays - John Forsythe 1979 - Featuring DICK ROMAN vocals mielr 2017-09-06 | Here's the "Holidays" vocal that my dad, DICK ROMAN, sang for Michelob Anheuser-Busch in the 1970s (NO, it's NOT Vic Damone). He also sang the longer "Weekends" version (chorus AND verse) and the shortened "Gourmet" version. Thanks for watching and please comment! :-) Here is a truncated version of his last bio, completed shortly before his death: That Dick Roman was destined to become a singer was decided almost at birth. He came from a typical Italian home that was constantly filled with music. His mother, Angela, had a beautiful soprano voice and his father, Anthony, was always tinkering with musical instruments, ranging from the ukulele to the harmonica. If Dick had decided on an operatic career, he could very well have used his real name, Richard Sebastian DiGiacomo, but his great love for popular music and his desire to bring a bit of the great operatic technique to the "Hit Parade" was an over-riding factor in his decision to become Dick Roman. Almost from the time he could talk, he sang, and when he sang, he made not only his parents happy, but also brought joy to the neighbors, who eagerly awaited his nightly vocalizing. He became a popular young man with his friends and their parents, who constantly made requests for Dick's vocal talents at weddings, bar mitzvahs, baseball games, block parties and and endless stream of local functions. Brooklyn, New York was his home and if one thing ever came close to depriving the world of hearing a beautiful voice, it was Dick's love for baseball. When Dick was very young, he told his parents that his great ambition was to sing, but just to sing was not enough. He wanted to be the best- and singing lessons were expensive. The few spare dollars that were left after the week's bill were not enough to pay for these lessons, so Dick's father took a second job in order to help him fulfill his dreams. Rejection is hard enough for adults, but to a little child it can be tremendously cruel. Dick withstood these disappointments and managaged to land the part of a lame boy, in the dramatic production of "I Remember Mama". One of Dick's co-actors was also making his first appearance on Broadway. Dick remembers Marlon Brando as being moody but friendly "big brother" type. Dick's first break-throught came when he won the $5,000 first prize on The Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts Show. He soon became one of Godfrey's favorites and made many appearances on his daily show. The song he won with became a million-seller, and one of the most popular records of all time- "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing". Record-breaking appearances at the old Roxy Theatre, Radio City Music Hall and the Steel Pier in Atlantic City followed. Dick filled his time with an incredible schedule: the Palladium in London, his own TV series in Australia, numerous trips to South America and a daily series with Liberace on ABC for 36 weeks. He sang on the biggest variety shows, including Ed Sullivan, Jack Paar, Judy Garland, and later on Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, et al. The frustrations of the record business failed to faze Dick and he financed and produced "A Theme From A Summer Place", which became a million-seller in spite of the "Hard Rock" sound so popular at the time. He followed this recording with the original version of "Days Of Wine and Roses", and numerous successful albums that were not only popular with the general public, but with practically all of Dick's contemporaries. While Dick was appearing in Puerto Rico, he got a hurry-call from the Jackie Gleason office to appear in a concert with Gleason in the Miami Beach Auditorium. He had only a few days to learn six of Jackie's compositions, but when his inspired performance received a standing ovation from the audience of 5000 people, Gleason signed him as a regular member of his TV cast. Dick appeared with Gleason for 2 years. These appearances made Dick one of the country's most popular young singers and offers for his services came from all the TV networks. Dick co-hosted shows like the "Junior Miss" special on NBC with people like Hugh O'Brian and Mike Douglas and took off on a whirlwind tour of the world's most important entertainment showcases. Dick has become a popular figure in the Las Vegas and Reno areas where he now owns a home and spends most of his working time. His appearances at the Sands Hotel, The Desert Inn and Harold's Club in Reno, can only be described as "super". When Dick is not puttering around the house or enjoying his spare time with his wife, Honey (who was Jackie Gleason's executive secretary) and his baby girl, Miel, he's writing songs, collection first editions and spending hours in his darkroom, developing the photos he's always snapping.
Michelob Beer Christmas Commercial - John Forsythe 1978 - Featuring DICK ROMAN vocals mielr 2017-09-06 | Here's the "Holidays" vocal that my dad, DICK ROMAN, sang for Michelob Anheuser-Busch in the 1970s (NO, it's NOT Vic Damone). He also sang the longer "Weekends" version (chorus AND verse). Thanks for watching and please comment! :-) Here is a truncated version of his last bio, completed shortly before his death: That Dick Roman was destined to become a singer was decided almost at birth. He came from a typical Italian home that was constantly filled with music. His mother, Angela, had a beautiful soprano voice and his father, Anthony, was always tinkering with musical instruments, ranging from the ukulele to the harmonica. If Dick had decided on an operatic career, he could very well have used his real name, Richard Sebastian Di Giacomo, but his great love for popular music and his desire to bring a bit of the great operatic technique to the "Hit Parade" was an over-riding factor in his decision to become Dick Roman. Almost from the time he could talk, he sang, and when he sang, he made not only his parents happy, but also brought joy to the neighbors, who eagerly awaited his nightly vocalizing. He became a popular young man with his friends and their parents, who constantly made requests for Dick's vocal talents at weddings, bar mitzvahs, baseball games, block parties and and endless stream of local functions. Brooklyn, New York was his home and if one thing ever came close to depriving the world of hearing a beautiful voice, it was Dick's love for baseball. When Dick was very young, he told his parents that his great ambition was to sing, but just to sing was not enough. He wanted to be the best- and singing lessons were expensive. The few spare dollars that were left after the week's bill were not enough to pay for these lessons, so Dick's father took a second job in order to help him fulfill his dreams. Rejection is hard enough for adults, but to a little child it can be tremendously cruel. Dick withstood these disappointments and managaged to land the part of a lame boy, in the dramatic production of "I Remember Mama". One of Dick's co-actors was also making his first appearance on Broadway. Dick remembers Marlon Brando as being moody but friendly "big brother" type. Dick's first break-throught came when he won the $5,000 first prize on The Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts Show. He soon became one of Godfrey's favorites and made many appearances on his daily show. The song he won with became a million-seller, and one of the most popular records of all time- "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing". Record-breaking appearances at the old Roxy Theatre, Radio City Music Hall and the Steel Pier in Atlantic City followed. Dick filled his time with an incredible schedule: the Palladium in London, his own TV series in Australia, numerous trips to South America and a daily series with Liberace on ABC for 36 weeks. He sang on the biggest variety shows, including Ed Sullivan, Jack Paar, Judy Garland, and later on Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, et al. The frustrations of the record business failed to faze Dick and he financed and produced "A Theme From A Summer Place", which became a million-seller in spite of the "Hard Rock" sound so popular at the time. He followed this recording with the original version of "Days Of Wine and Roses", and numerous successful albums that were not only popular with the general public, but with practically all of Dick's contemporaries. While Dick was appearing in Puerto Rico, he got a hurry-call from the Jackie Gleason office to appear in a concert with Gleason in the Miami Beach Auditorium. He had only a few days to learn six of Jackie's compositions, but when his inspired performance received a standing ovation from the audience of 5000 people, Gleason signed him as a regular member of his TV cast. Dick appeared with Gleason for 2 years. These appearances made Dick one of the country's most popular young singers and offers for his services came from all the TV networks. Dick co-hosted shows like the "Junior Miss" special on NBC with people like Hugh O'Brian and Mike Douglas and took off on a whirlwind tour of the world's most important entertainment showcases. Dick has become a popular figure in the Las Vegas and Reno areas where he now owns a home and spends most of his working time. His appearances at the Sands Hotel, The Desert Inn and Harold's Club in Reno, can only be described as "super". When Dick is not puttering around the house or enjoying his spare time with his wife, Honey (who was Jackie Gleason's executive secretary) and his baby girl, Miel, he's writing songs, collection first editions and spending hours in his darkroom, developing the photos he's always snapping.
Star Wars crew dining in Lukes Tatooine home, Tunisia 1976? mielr 2016-01-12 | Behind the scenes footage (1976?) of the Star Wars crew dining in the Tunisian location used as Luke's Tatooine home in the film.
Star Wars blooper reel ! Rare outtakes ! Funny ! mielr 2015-05-25 | A collection of hysterical bloopers from the original Star Wars 1977, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford & Carrie Fisher.
Star Wars: Archival parade footage, Marin County, CA, 1978 mielr 2015-03-15 | Footage of a parade in September 1978, featuring Darth Vader and Boba Fett, in San Anselmo, CA. Producer Gary Kurtz can also be seen.
Luke and Leia alternate deleted kiss scene - The Empire Strikes Back mielr 2015-03-15 | Another angle of the deleted "kiss" scene between Luke and Leia in The Empire Strikes Back (different from the deleted scene included in blu-ray set).
Behind the scenes video of Star Wars creature creation mielr 2014-05-15 | Some footage inside the creature shop of Star Wars '77
Carrie Fisher - The Empire Strikes Back interview mielr 2014-05-15 | Carrie Fisher discusses the challenges of acting in an FX-laden film.
Mark Hamill & Harrison Ford interviews: The Empire Strikes Back mielr 2014-05-15 | Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford discuss the different directing styles of George Lucas and Irvin Kershner.
Mark Hamill interview on set of Star Wars mielr 2013-11-23 | Early interview with Mark Hamill on the "Death Star" set of Star Wars.This is the only interview I've ever seen with Mark that took place before the 1976 car crash that caused his facial injuries. Please check out our fb page: facebook.com/savestarwarsboycotttheblurays
Star Wars original crawl mielr 2013-11-23 | This was an early attempt at a crawl (unused, for obvious reasons!)
Dateline NBC - The REAL Soup Nazi mielr 2013-03-22 | Dateline NBC report on the real Soup Nazi from 1995. I happened to be standing in line the day NBC shot the video outside the place. I'm at about 1:53 - the blonde in the sunglasses & brown leather jacket w/yellow purse. I hadn't seen this since it originally aired, so I was glad to see it again, on VIMEO. Thanks to the original poster, Jonathan Moser.
Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade 1969 music - DICK ROMAN mielr 2012-10-16 | From original tape: "The Circus Is Here" - "Roman Intro To Sway Pole" - "Roman Intro To [Marc] Copage" - "Circus Tag."I was lucky enough to find this '69 footage uploaded by chrisbungostudios to YouTube, and I paired with the recordings that my Dad made for his parade appearance. Songs were written my Milton DeLugg.
Benghi, the orange tabby cat, breaks in. mielr 2012-10-14 | Benghi just feels free to let himself into the room whether he's invited or not! You can see the damage to the bottom of the door from his repeated entrances.
Squeaky the cat & Lapti Nek from Return Of The Jedi mielr 2012-10-14 | My cat Squeaky (again) accompanied by the tune "Lapti Nek" from the original soundtrack of the 1983 movie "Return Of The Jedi". This was my first attempt to combine video with music. Just my MacBook webcam was used, and a CD from the Star Wars Anthology.
DICK ROMAN - Please Remember Me mielr 2012-10-13 | Another song of my Dad's, requested by davet5738 - This was the A-side, "A Touch Of Love" was the B-side. I added a bit of actual video to this one to keep it fresh....my cat Stripe watching a reel-to-reel tape player. ;-)
Yacht Rock - featuring Jordan Shalhoup on sax, Glover Park, Marietta Square 8/24/12 mielr 2012-10-12 | Yacht Rock, featuring Jordan Shalhoup on saxophone. Video features snippets of "Just The Two Of Us" and "Baker Street." Recorded in Glover Park, Marietta Square, August 24th 2012.
Dick Roman - Christmas Village mielr 2011-12-16 | Recorded during the "Theme From A Summer Place" recording sessions in 1963 and released as a single on the Harmon label...........ANY SALE OF THIS RECORDING IS ILLEGAL. FURTHERMORE, THIS RECORDING WAS NEVER RELEASED OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND THEREFORE IS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DOMAIN LAWS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Dick Roman - JUST IN TIME mielr 2011-12-11 | For Kenneth at LISVH - thanks for the request- enjoy!From my dad's 2nd album- "Theme From A Summer Place."
DICK ROMAN - The Tonight Show - Let Me Try Again mielr 2011-11-22 | This is one of my Dad's appearances on The Tonight Show, this one from 1974, singing "Let Me Try Again." The show was hosted by Joey Bishop that evening. I only have the audio portion of the show- I'd love to have the video someday.
DICK ROMAN - music from Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade 1969 mielr 2011-11-12 | My Dad, Dick Roman, was a featured singer in the 1969 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade had a circus theme that year. Here is the original tape of four clips he used to lip-sync: "The Circus Is Here" - "Roman Intro To Sway Pole" - "Roman Intro To [Marc] Copage" - "Circus Tag." The Music was written by Milton DeLugg.
Creamy cat begging for treats mielr 2011-10-19 | My cat, Creamy, begging for treats. He was a wonderful boy & I miss him. R.I.P. 08-01-10.
Cat Squeaky on bed mielr 2010-09-29 | My new cat "Squeaky." Video was taken with my Fujifilm S2500HD, which I got yesterday, so I'm still learning to use it. It was a Birthday gift from my Aunt & Uncle. I used the lowest-quality setting for this clip.
The Empire Strikes Back - the original Emperor from 1980 mielr 2006-09-07 | This is the original Emperor, voiced by Clive Revill. Marjorie Eaton is the face of the Emperor. Elaine Baker was long credited as the Emperor's face, but in fact, she only did test shots for the role, and the final screen version was Eaton. This is the ONLY version ever seen in theaters, including the 1997 Special Edition. The Emperor was only changed to Ian McDiarmid for the 2004 DVD release. WARNING: This original 1980 version IS NOT on the Blu-Ray release! Please "Like" our Facebook page "Save Star Wars - Boycott The Blu-Rays". This clip comes from the non-anamorphic 2006 "bonus disc" DVD release, which was sourced from a 1993 video master, which was created for the "definitive collection" laserdisc release, and was also used for the 1995 "one last time" (or "faces") LD and VHS releases. Thanks to all the fan-editors/preservationists at originaltrilogy.com for their sincere work on using the best sources available to create watchable versions of the ORIGINAL 1977-1983 Star Wars trilogy!
Return of the Jedi - Sebastian Shaw as the ghost of Anakin Skywalker mielr 2006-09-06 | WARNING: This original 1983 version IS NOT on the Blu-Ray release! Please "Like" our Facebook page "Save Star Wars - Boycott The Blu-Rays". This clip comes from the non-anamorphic 2006 "bonus disc" DVD release, which was sourced from a 1993 video master, which was created for the "definitive collection" laserdisc release, and was also used for the 1995 "one last time" (or "faces") LD and VHS releases. Thanks to all the fan-editors/preservationists at originaltrilogy.com for their sincere work on using the best sources available to create watchable versions of the ORIGINAL 1977-1983 Star Wars trilogy!
