Johnny Mercer Tribute on USA TV

[Mark Fox]

8pm(ET)November 4th.

[mariana44]

Is this an old tribute-I have a Johnny Mercer tribute on disc from way back--featuring Johnny Mathis, Margaret Whiting---I cannot remember who else.

[Mark Fox]

NO-it's a brand-new TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY MECER-for his centenary-coincides with a series of films etc.Into.by Clint Eastwood produced by Bruce Ricker who produced 'THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS'Tony Bennett TV/DVD documentary.

[mariana44]

That should be interesting---he co wrote sOme songs with Henry Mancini-including "Moon River"

[Gloria]

The tribute was made for Turner Classic Movies, and an accompanying two-disc DVD set has also been announced. I'm glad to hear that much time and attention is being paid to Mr. Mercer. You year so many stories of what a colorful and beloved man he was, and I hope that the tribute captures at least some of that personality (and Southern charm) that his friends and colleagues loved to speak of.

[Mark Fox]

Look out for a Tony Bennett (also Andy Williams)interview and I'm told Tony sings'THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC'with Dave Brubeck at the closing.
I'm guessing it;s a clip from their appearance on The White House lawn in the sixties.

[mariana44]

It is sounding better and better !

[Marian]

On holiday in the U.S. recently, we visited the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and were lucky enough to catch a special display of Johnny Mercer music and memorabilia that happened to be on at the time to celebrate his centenary.
There was also a film shown about his life and times that was fascinating.
We bought a book about him that lists all the songs he ever wrote and the artists who peformed them. Naturally Matt's name occurs on many occasions.
Marian

[Mark Fox]

Look out for a Tony Bennett (also Andy Williams)interview and I'm told Tony sings'THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC'with Dave Brubeck at the closing.
I'm guessing it;s a clip from their appearance on The White House lawn in the sixties.

Latest is the clip has been'axed'from the screening and DVD release,apparently'copyright'reasons.