Standing Room Only: Diana Ross
“Diana Ross concert at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in 1979 is one of those legendary live shows.”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marty Callner
- Original Title
- Standing Room Only: Diana Ross
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marty Callner
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Marty Callner
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Standing Room Only: Diana Ross about?
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.
Who directed Standing Room Only: Diana Ross?
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross was directed by Marty Callner.
Who stars in Standing Room Only: Diana Ross?
The principal cast of Standing Room Only: Diana Ross includes Diana Ross, Tracee Ellis Ross, Marvin Gaye, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, Chudney Silberstein.
When was Standing Room Only: Diana Ross released and how long is it?
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Standing Room Only: Diana Ross?
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).