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Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays (2014)
700 Sundays is a Must Watch for Billy Crystal Fans
Light years ago, I saw a young stand-up comic on The Tonight Show. After his set, Johnny called him over to the coveted chair position. That's when I fell a little bit in love with Billy Crystal. He talked about his childhood, his father who was a Jazz entrepreneur, and meeting some of the best Jazz musicians backstage. That was my first introduction to "Face" and I've been a fan ever since.
Last night, I watched 700 Sundays, Billy Crystal's Tony Award winning one-man show about his beloved father who died when Billy was 15. I learned that his uncle founded Commodore Records and recorded Jazz legends and ground-breaking songs (Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday).
This is an absolute "must watch" two hours for Billy Crystal fans and a should watch for Jazz fans alike. Be forewarned that there are moments you will reach for the tissues and others where you will laugh so hard you grab your sides.
If your not a Billy Crystal fan, wander over to some other show. This is pure Billy and full of the humanity of the people in his life. His portrayals are funny, touching and poignant, often at the same time.