Saw this production when I was very young. Melba Moore, Sherman Hemsley and Clevon Little. I instantly fell in love with Broadway. The soundtrack was also wonderful.
Anyone have the AMAZING live performance of Melba singing "Purlie" on the Ed Sullivan Show. They were doing re-runs of the Sullivan show a few years back and I was blown away. I never got to record it though...wish I had
The talented Melba Moore. I have waited for a 'come back' from Melba.. but things can never be like it was then. Her album was second to MJ's Off the Wall then. and I so remember her in this musical. She was Kicking. Remember those notes in Lean On Me & You'll never know what's on the other side of the Rainbow. Ddaaammmnnn!!!
I was looking on line for it and in VHS form they wanted $199 for it. I loved the show and cast but not ready to pay that. Would rairher have it in DVD format.
Man I have been looking for this all over the web for years decided to try again! Where can I buy a copy of this! brings back fond memories when i was a child! I watched it on Showtime or HBO when I was a kid tho, not PBS
I think I must have watched this 20 times on PBS when I was young - thanks so much. It's so good to see this again. Do you have "He can do It" - that's my favorite song.
I got it from someplace called Hollywood movies the number is1888 311-1018. The week after i got it I ran into Melba and she said she didnt even have it so I gave her the number. Dont know if she used it or not. lol. They have every old movie and play you can think of. If it can be had they can get it!!!!
Thank you so much !!!! I have been wanting to see this clip for EVER..!!!
itchycoopark2 2 months ago
Saw this production when I was very young. Melba Moore, Sherman Hemsley and Clevon Little. I instantly fell in love with Broadway. The soundtrack was also wonderful.
flamairzah 6 months ago
Anyone have the AMAZING live performance of Melba singing "Purlie" on the Ed Sullivan Show. They were doing re-runs of the Sullivan show a few years back and I was blown away. I never got to record it though...wish I had
MeetTheSupremes 7 months ago
The talented Melba Moore. I have waited for a 'come back' from Melba.. but things can never be like it was then. Her album was second to MJ's Off the Wall then. and I so remember her in this musical. She was Kicking. Remember those notes in Lean On Me & You'll never know what's on the other side of the Rainbow. Ddaaammmnnn!!!
cassinko 7 months ago
@cassinko Melba Moore Has a Brand New video "Love is" from her forthcoming R&B Cd "Forever Moore"
Type in Melba Moore Lenny green on youtube or go to her official website
al4q0b 7 months ago
Sing Melba sing!!!
jebeja 1 year ago
Does anyone have Down Home?
gtb224 1 year ago
thanks so much for sharing this is so good!
1whopraises 1 year ago
I was looking on line for it and in VHS form they wanted $199 for it. I loved the show and cast but not ready to pay that. Would rairher have it in DVD format.
Bharg54 1 year ago
@Bharg54 I just bought it for my mom in DVD for 10 bucks on Amazon! Totally worth it:o)
nhycola 1 year ago
@nhycola I just went on amazon and the cheapest copy was $100...dang!
lashay77 1 year ago
I saw this show on Broadway around 1970 or 1971. Melba Moore was great.
RockStorm2001 1 year ago
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brandond1x 1 year ago
@brandond1x, "lol, miss this show!!" So do I because they really don't make them like this any more.
jebeja 1 year ago
So completely adorable!
RonNYC100 1 year ago
That Bb scream at 3:08 is just simply ridiculous! She even laughs that the absurdity of her range lol
mulioctaveman 1 year ago
I believe she won the Tony in 1970 for this role.
passuoutnw 1 year ago
how can i get this musical purlie on DVD or VHS
happymusic75 1 year ago
i want this broadway musical anyone knows how i can get this Purlie with melba moore, sherman hemsey, and robert guilliane, on DVD or VHS
happymusic75 1 year ago
This is fabulous, but it's not I GOT LOVE.
This is just the title song to the musical.
I GOT LOVE was the one that tore the house down.
iknowdasright 1 year ago
you're right this song is called purlie...
nudapapimami 1 year ago
@iknowdasright it's fixed now. other video posted
granny120 1 year ago
This is great, Thank you for posting it! BIG UPS!
fatblack74 1 year ago
first of all, thanks bigtime to the poster, I think I've been looking for clips from this show for years. How does ANYONE get a copy of this???
broadwaymanetc 2 years ago
where can i find a copy of the whole show? i saw this when it first aired, and have been looking for a copy of this ever since.
NOTSEWEDAW 2 years ago
Man I have been looking for this all over the web for years decided to try again! Where can I buy a copy of this! brings back fond memories when i was a child! I watched it on Showtime or HBO when I was a kid tho, not PBS
kaycanproductions 2 years ago
i would love to see the whole show!! i love this song :)
5934931 2 years ago 2
I love this musical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yeadoh26 2 years ago 2
I love this song and the softshoe!
dramaqueen0617 2 years ago
"My name is Luttie Belle Gussie Mae Jank-ins."
simont7 2 years ago 3
I think I must have watched this 20 times on PBS when I was young - thanks so much. It's so good to see this again. Do you have "He can do It" - that's my favorite song.
robirob12000 2 years ago
I watched it when it came on PBS, but not 20 times. LOL
blossomingbeauty 2 years ago
THANKS for this!!
Melba is perfection!!!
BjonesK 2 years ago
This was the first live play I saw in the early 70's with Melba in it. I loved it.
wildflowerof72 2 years ago 2
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wildflowerof72 2 years ago
thanks for posting -- fyi, it's called simply: "Purlie" -- isn't she amazing?
BabyDillGerkin 2 years ago
my parents took me and my brothers to see this in the 70's thatnk you for posting it
peterscott00 2 years ago
I loved this play so much - played out the VHS tape.
What a blessing to see it again
Kimberlyjeana 2 years ago
I got it from someplace called Hollywood movies the number is1888 311-1018. The week after i got it I ran into Melba and she said she didnt even have it so I gave her the number. Dont know if she used it or not. lol. They have every old movie and play you can think of. If it can be had they can get it!!!!
awm1006 2 years ago
I loved this. I wish I could find it on VHS or DVD, though.
FaytLinegod 2 years ago