Hank Williams Bio on PBS

....Anybody here catch this last night? Great program, with actual COLOR footage of Hank!

A well made effort for one of America's greatest singer/songwriters.

Evan

 

I saw it. The footage of Hank (especially the color stuff) was great, but there wasn't much info I hadn't heard before. Granted, it wasn't supposed to be an expose, but I felt like I was reading Colin Escott's book again. Still, it was worth watching, taping, and watching again. Wasn't that June Carter in the "I Saw The Light" segment?

 

...did anyone tape this?!!!! I don't get PBS! Darn!!! How long was it? I love Hank

 

Are all of the clips(of Hank singing)from one television show? I was surprised they didn't show the clip of "Hey Good Lookin" from whatever TV show that was, since it's the most famous.

Evan

 

I still liked the fact that there was actually a fair amount of color footage of Hank; mostly home movies, no doubt.

I work for the company that is producing the DVD; we're getting a ton of calls for it.

Evan

 

Yea, me too, Maybe I can borrow a tape! if someone was so inclined

 

What DVD? Details? Thanks

 

You can order one for $19.98(DVD only)by calling 800-336-1917, Michael(WNET ordering line). It's the hour-long program, complete.

Evan

 

Great show I thought.

I always thought ol' Hank looked older than 29 in his final year.

 

Didn't you say you have the complete Hank Williams on 78, Steve?

How many Ernest Tubb 78's do ya have, just out of curiousity?

Evan

 

Steve, was Hank recorded on tape as well as disk? Not sure when his era was in relation to recorded technology. Thank you.

 

MGM transferred those lacquers to tape in the 1950's and then dumped them, right Steve?

Imagine the sound quality if modern day lacquer transfers could be achieved!

Evan

 

We're still getting orders for the DVD of the program. WNET is also selling the Ultimate Collection by mail order. I wish we could sell the 40 Greatest Hits package instead, since I know the mastering is WAY better on that package. It is proof, though, that Hank still sells, 50 years after his passing.

Evan

 

His greatness is everlasting...I'm a second generation Hank Fan...My Dad was the first

 

I watched the show on P.B.S. Hank Williams really looks sad in most of his pictures and films, even when he is smiling.

I love his songs.