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The T.A.M.I. Show
Join us on Saturday, August 23 at 7:15 pm as we bring you a special screening of "The T.A.M.I. Show", which has been brought out fo the vault and finally released to DVD after 50 years of sitting on the shelf.
Proceeds from the screening of this star-filled rock n' roll 1964 concert film will be put towards the purchase of our real "big screen". We've received a generous pledge of $10,000 toward the new screen, but our challenge is to match that amount by the December 31, 2014 deadline this year.
The show, conceived as a live-concert-to-tape-to-film event, was shot over a two-day period in late October 1964 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. It featured many of the greatest rock n' roll acts of the day: Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Lesley Gore, Marvin Gaye, James Brown and the Famous Flames, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, plus Jan and Dean (who were the hosts). Roster of entertainers also included: The Barbarians, Gerry and The Pacemakers and Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas. The house band for the T.A.M.I. show was the famous group of studio musicians called "The Wrecking Crew." In the audience were students from nearby junior and senior high schools who had been given free ticketsincluding future director John Landis and actor/singer David Cassidy.
Wondering what the acronym "T.A.M.I." means? Alternately known as 'Teenage Awards Music International' or 'Teen Age Music International,' the film was released to theaters on December 29, 1964. It later suffered a serious alteration after the Beach Boys requested more money for their sequence. When the producers declined, the group demanded their set be cut from the film.
It took many years of working out all the legal rights, but Dick Clark Productions was finally able to issue a fully restored DVD in 2010 -- with the Beach Boys set intact.
To provide an insider's look at how it all came together, we have invited the film's producer/director, Steve Binder, to give a first person account of what was involved to gather all the acts for a show that would require two days of performances; the best of each then edited into the final cut.
Binder will take the stage at 7:15pm to give some background on "The T.A.M.I. Show" which will roll at 7:30. He'll return for the full Q&A after the screening so stick around. He'll also have on hand copies of his 2008 book, "68 at 40," a retrospective about the making and airing of the highly rated Elvis Presley "Comeback Special" which he produced and directed in 1968.
With the new film biopic of James Brown about to hit theaters on August 1, Bie said to see that movie and then "come see the real deal in the "T.A.M.I." Show. "You'll leave the theater amazed at Brown's electrifying stage performance!"
Tickets for the "T.A.M.I. Show" are $20 each and available for purchase online. Doors open at 6:30pm and tickets (if available) can be purchased at the box office the night of the show. Located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave. the theatre is wheelchair accessible. Phone number for more info: 805.684.6380 or e-mail us at: info@plazatheatercarpinteria.com.
Along with the typical fare of popcorn, soft drinks and candy, we also serve beer and wine at the concession stand for your pleasure.
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LocationPlaza Playhouse Theater (View)
4916 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA 93013
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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