Standing Room Only: Diana Ross (1980)

Diana Ross concert at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in 1979 is one of those legendary live shows.

Standing Room Only: Diana Ross (1980) poster

If ever there’s a moment that brilliantly and perfectly illustrates the star-power possessed by Diana Ross, it is the opening of her 1978-1979 stage show, captured on tape for this Home Box Office television special. Beginning with the star’s face projected on a large screen, mouthing the words to her #1 hit “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” the scene cuts to Miss Ross (draped in furs and jewels, of course) sauntering down a white, almost surreal staircase. At the bottom of the stairs – during the joyous, climactic crescendo of the song – she suddenly bursts from the screen and onto the stage, greeted by the screams and cheers of an overwhelmed audience. Those lucky enough to be at these shows literally watched a superstar come to life before their eyes; incredibly, the impact is equally great when watched on a television screen decades later.

Director: Marty Callner
Genre: Music
Runtime: 76 min
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Production: HBO
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

concert

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Standing Room Only: Diana Ross about?
If ever there’s a moment that brilliantly and perfectly illustrates the star-power possessed by Diana Ross, it is the opening of her 1978-1979 stage show, captured on tape for this Home Box Office television special. Beginning with the star’s face projected on a large screen, mouthing the words to her #1 hit “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” the scene cuts to Miss Ross (draped in furs and jewels, of course) sauntering down a white, almost surreal staircase. At the bottom of the stairs – during the joyous, climactic crescendo of the song – she suddenly bursts from the screen and onto the stage, greeted by the screams and cheers of an overwhelmed audience. Those lucky enough to be at these shows literally watched a superstar come to life before their eyes; incredibly, the impact is equally great when watched on a television screen decades later.
Who directed Standing Room Only: Diana Ross?
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross was directed by Marty Callner.
Who stars in Standing Room Only: Diana Ross?
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross stars Diana Ross, Tracee Ellis Ross, Marvin Gaye, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, Chudney Silberstein.
How long is Standing Room Only: Diana Ross?
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is Standing Room Only: Diana Ross?
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross is a Music film.
Where was Standing Room Only: Diana Ross produced?
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross was produced in United States of America.