BARRY MANILOW The First Television Specials (2007 UK 5-disc Region 2 PAL DVD set [digitally restored from the original 2" master tapes] which gathers together five of Manilow's early television specials from 1977 to 1988; these outstanding showsdidn't simply win Emmys and score big ratings, but they also beautifully showcase the man's remarkable range as a musician, entertainer and creative force; Manilow is joined by special guests ranging from Ray Charles to John Denver and DionneWarwick to Kid Creole and the Coconuts, yet in the end there is no doubt who the true star of these shows is, embossed card slipcase)