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The Sir Howard Morrison Story
Television, 2002 (Full Length)

This documentary tells the life story of entertainer Sir Howard Morrison. Sir Howard discusses his Te Arawa whakapapa, his whānau, and his Anglican faith. Includes footage of his investiture, a visit to his old school - Te Aute, early performances by the Howard Morrison Quartet in Rotorua and performances throughout his career. Sir Howard is candid about his ego, his foray into film, and his marriage. An especially touching moment is a visit to an old Tuhoe friend (Sir Howard spent his early years in the Urewera) with a cloak made for his father.

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This Is Your Life - Sir Howard Morrison
Television, 1989 (Full Length)

Howard Morrison gets the surprise of his life in this emotional reunion of his showbiz friends and whānau. Known as ‘The Sinatra of New Zealand’ and ‘Ol’ Brown Eyes’, Morrison is a New Zealand entertainment icon. Veteran presenter Bob Parker consults his big red book to revisit all of Morrison’s major career milestones. The show brings back his first singing teacher; his Mum, Kahu; his sisters and many friends from his years in the business. The show is a roll call of NZ entertainment history as they all come to pay tribute to ‘Mr Entertainment’.

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Howard Morrison Special - Hamilton
Television, 1982 (Full Length)

This is Howard Morrison in his prime, wearing a white suit and a big smile. It’s a cabaret performance with all of Morrison’s hallmarks – big musical anthems, a few laughs and a lacing of Māori culture. His recent award of OBE provides an opportunity for a self-deprecating gag – Ordinary Brown Entertainer – but this show proves he is anything but. A master of ad lib, Morrison has a packed house hanging on his every word and note. He belts out a string of favourites, from ‘Begin the Beguine’ and ‘Mori the Hori’ to his hit single ‘Whakaaria Mai’.

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An Evening with Sir Howard Morrison
Television, 1990 (Full Length)

In the year of his knighthood, Sir Howard gets to fulfil a long-held dream - playing with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. This is a big show, from its opening Space Odyssey theme, through the operatic numbers, to the finale ‘This is the Moment’. It is classic Howard Morrison in its blend of cabaret, humour and Māori culture. Sir Howard performs his most controversial song, ‘My Old Man’s An All Black’, with comedian Billy T James, and he has ex-All Blacks captain Buck Shelford up on stage to lead the haka alongside actor Temuera Morrison.

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Sir Howard Morrison - Time of My Life
Television, 1995 (Full Length)

Ol’ Brown Eyes celebrates 40 years in showbiz with this variety concert, alongside some of his mates including Ray Columbus and Bunny Walters. The show is mostly live entertainment, punctuated by a few nostalgic field stories where Sir Howard acknowledges his upbringing and Māoritanga. The show ends with the Morrison whānau performing, followed by the hymn that gave Sir Howard a number one hit in 1982: ‘How Great Thou Art’.  This TV special was dedicated to Sir Howard’s mother Kahu, who was an outstanding singer in her own right.

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