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700 Sundays (film)
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Wikipedia article
'700 Sundays' is a 2014 stand-up comedy concert film also known as 'Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays' which was directed by Des McAnuff and starred Billy Crystal. It is based on Crystal's book '700 Sundays' and the 2005 Broadway one man show for which Crystal earned a Special Tony Award. In 2013, a 54-performance revival was staged at the Imperial Theatre. HBO filmed the January 34, 2014 performances, '700 Sundays' debuted on the network on April 19, 2014. The special received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Cast
The special is a filmed one man show starring Billy Crystal.
Summary
The basis of the show from the title refers to the number of Sundays shared by Billy and his father, Jack Crystal, who died when Billy was 15. In the show, Crystal discusses his early childhood living in Brooklyn New York City with his relationships with his parents, and elderly Jewish relatives. His father owned the record label, Commodore Records which produced the music of Jazz legends such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Hot Lips Page.
Production
Crystal performed this on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre and was filmed by HBO. The show ran on Broadway in 2005 earning Crystal a Special Tony Award.
Release
The special was released on HBO April 19, 2014.
Awards and nominations
References
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