Product Description

Arguably the prototype for reality television Ricky Nelson and his parents Ozzie and Harriet Nelson spent the years of Ricky's youth on a TV show closely based on their real lives and personalities. Showbiz appealed to young Ricky and he embarked upon a career as a crooner and pop culture icon which continued until his untimely death in a 1985 plane crash. This release includes a full-length PS TV documentary which features interviews with Ricky's children--Gunnar Matthew Tracy and Sam--as well as 21 performances of some of his biggest hits.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 094634422697 Manufacturer No: C9DR-44226

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23656 in DVD
• Brand: EMD
• Released on: 2005-12-27
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .20 pounds
• Running time: 90 minutes

Customer Reviews

The Best of Ricky Nelson
As I thought this was more of a survey of what I thought of the DVD. All I can say is that it was better then what I expected. I knew it was going to be good but it was the best. Besides the hits of Ricky's it was good to hear of his life growing up.

I loved the DVD and know if Ricky was still with us he would still be the best

My favorite Christmas gift
By the time the Beatles burst forth in '64, I was embarrassed to admit that Ricky Nelson had been my childhood hero, but the truth of it all came rushing back as I watched those old B&W performances on this excellent DVD. Everything around him in those Ozzie & Harriet episodes looks impossibly corny now, but his stillness and sincerity impress, and that sweet/sad voice remains achingly pure. The DVD makes it clear that Ricky is still a hero to his four children, and that's the best and worst thing about this tribute. Their testimonials are sincere if overly reverential, the best of them coming from Sam, a ringer for his dad, and Kris Kristofferson. That said, by the time sons Gunnar, Matt and Sam sang "Garden Party," I was a goner, cryin' as though his plane had gone down yesterday afternoon.

Excellent
Really fun. Gives a good history of Ricky and his family, a good history of his singing career, a look back at the Ozzie and Harriet Show, and lots of input from other singers, friends, family, etc.