Barry Norman in Celebrity City
Barry Norman in Celebrity City

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Barry Norman in Celebrity City

1982
Movie
50 min
English

Hollywood is still the home of the American Dream - the place where fame and fortune can be achieved overnight. Or so the story goes. For some it does come true. In this status conscious town Barry Norman looks at the attitudes towards success and failure among the famous and not quite so famous.

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Director: Various (Interviewer: Barry Norman)Genres: Talk Show, Interview

Plot Summary

Celebrity City was a British television chat show hosted by veteran broadcaster Barry Norman. The series featured in-depth interviews with a wide range of personalities from the worlds of film, television, music, and sports. Norman's interview style was known for being insightful and often probing, allowing guests to reveal personal anecdotes and professional insights.

Critical Reception

As a talk show, Celebrity City was primarily judged on the quality of its interviews and the charisma of its host. Barry Norman was a respected and established interviewer, and the show was generally well-received for its access to prominent figures and Norman's ability to elicit interesting conversations. It was a staple of British television during its run.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Barry Norman's skilled interviewing techniques.

  • Appreciated for featuring candid conversations with a variety of celebrities.

  • Considered a solid and engaging entry in the television interview genre.

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Fun Fact

Barry Norman was known for his deep knowledge of cinema and was also the host of the long-running BBC film review show 'Film '72' (and subsequent iterations), which ran for decades and cemented his status as a respected film critic.

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