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 enlarge | Director: David Sheehan
Actors: Ben Vereen, William Katt, Leslie Denniston, Benjamin Rayson, Martha Raye
Studio: Vci Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $10.59
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Avg. Customer Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 8533
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 112
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: UTED8245D
UPC: 089859824524
EAN: 0089859824524
ASIN: B00004W5VC
Theatrical Release Date: 1982
Release Date: October 31, 2000
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 Horrible edits April 11, 2007
In the early 1980's, when this video was produced for cable, the TV director said he made the cuts to fit the time constraints of tv. The cut material should have been restored for the dvd release. So much good material was lost.
 Bad production values, good performance January 22, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Lots of fun musical numbers and good dancing. Martha Raye really lets loose as Pippin's grandmother. Unfortunately, the camera work is atrocious, and the sound could be better. The story and performances make up for it -- it's kind of like Percival on LSD, starring "Greatest American Hero" William Katt as Pippin, instead of Percival. Composer Stephen Schwartz puts together some of his most sensual, surreal lyrics; for instance, in "Magic to Do:"
"Oh, I didn't know if I should've stalked you afterward.
The steak sauce seat didn't help clear the matter.
Less afraid meeting someone who writes books on crazy people.
Than someone who I've admired for twenty years. I think the CIA is after me."
Anyway, the disc also features a seven minute short detailing Bob Fosse's career, and an interview with him at the 1980 Cannes film festival.
 Ben Vareen, Ben Vareen, Ben Vareen January 5, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
There has never been and has to be a dancer/actor like Ben Vareen. Fred Astaire was a different style. Ben Vareen is beyond belief. If you've never seen him in his prime (He's 59 now), here's maybe your only real chance.
The show too has some great great songs. Its also philosphically a message about life and its pursuits. Best line: If I'm not attached to anything, I'll never be free" BUT you must see the show to fully understand (Think 'Being Alice' from Company too)
Pippin January 3, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Disappointed that this was a video of the Broadway production. Looked like it was taken taped from the balcony and the sound was poor. I like the show so I didn't return the video.
Pippin dvd November 6, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved Ben Vereen in the show. Wanted the music for my ipod, too. Very satisfied
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