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Howard Morrison Special - Hamilton

Television (Full Length) – 1982

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 OBE award provides an opportunity for a self-deprecating gag – Ordinary Brown Entertainer – but this show proves he is anything but. A master of the ad lib, Morrison has a packed house hanging on his every word and note. Backed by the Yandall Sisters, he belts out a string of favourites, from ‘Begin the Beguine’ and ‘Mori the Hori’ to his hit single ‘Whakaaria Mai’.

Key Cast & Crew

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Chris Cooper

Producer

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Ricky Stratful

Director

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Howard Morrison

Subject

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Rob Gillies

Design

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Ian Ingley

Lighting Director

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Wayne Senior

Musical Director

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