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SYNOPSIS:Spike Jones, referred to by many as the "god father of music video mayhem," brought his special brand of notes and nuts to '50s network television. Sneezes, belches, coughs, razberries, tuned cowbells, auto horns, and gun-shots - along with the finest musicianship - made up Spike Jones' "Musical Depreciation Revue."
The original bad boys of music directly influenced such musical iconoclasts as Stan Freberg, Ernie Kovacs, Frank Zappa and Weird Al Yankovic. Enjoy the zany antics of Spike Jones (who passed away in 1965) and the City Slickers in four of their most hilarious and memorable NBC television shows in this special four DVD collector's set. Includes the holiday favorite, “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth” and “Cocktails for Two,” both inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, as well as Spike’s hits “Laura,” “Glow Worm,” “Hawaiian War Chant,” “Chloe” and “You Always Hurt the One You Love.”
Making appearances are Liberace, Jim Backus (the voice of Mr. Magoo, Gilligan’s Island), Billy Eckstine, Gale Robbins, Hugh Herbert (in his last TV appearance), a young Mike Wallace (as the announcer) and a surprise walk on by television pioneer Dave Garroway.
DISC 1:
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A Colgate-Comedy Hour Show from February of 1951
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Another Colgate Comedy Hour Show from Septempber of 1951
DISC 2:
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An All-Star Revue Show from June of 1952
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Another All-Star Revue Show from January of 1952
DISC 3:
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Interviews with Spikes' Band Members
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Clip from the 1960 "Person to Person" show
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Spike Jones' appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1961
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