Standing Room Only: Diana Ross

"Diana Ross concert at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in 1979 is one of those legendary live shows."

1980 1h 16m EN

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★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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If ever there’s a moment that brilliantly and perfectly illustrates the star-power possessed by Diana Ross, it is the opening of her 1978-1979 stage show, captured on tape for this Home Box Office television special. Beginning with the star’s face projected on a large screen, mouthing the words to her #1 hit “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” the scene cuts to Miss Ross (draped in furs and jewels, of course) sauntering down a white, almost surreal staircase. At the bottom of the stairs – during the joyous, climactic crescendo of the song – she suddenly bursts from the screen and onto the stage, greeted by the screams and cheers of an overwhelmed audience. Those lucky enough to be at these shows literally watched a superstar come to life before their eyes; incredibly, the impact is equally great when watched on a television screen decades later.

“Diana Ross concert at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in 1979 is one of those legendary live shows.”

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Cast

Diana Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross
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Marvin Gaye
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Rhonda Ross Kendrick
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Chudney Silberstein
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marty Callner
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 76-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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46 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

CAST

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Diana Ross and Tracee Ellis Ross and Marvin Gaye carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Diana Ross concert at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in 1979 is one of those legendary live shows.".

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2448496 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Marty Callner directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 76-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
246 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Diana Ross and Tracee Ellis Ross and Marvin Gaye carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "Diana Ross concert at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in 1979 is one of those legendary live shows.".
6IMDB entry: tt2448496 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.