mike48128 This came out in 1994 and was a Turner Production. It beats part II by a mile for several reasons, and I can honestly say that I would never have seen it, but luckily, it was the third disc in the Blu-Ray release of all three films. Missing from all three is the "Easter egg" surprise of the extended scarecrow dance from "The Wizard of Oz", but you probably own this already on your DVD of that movie. This is far better than part II which always had a "patchwork quilt" feel to it. Here, there are many stars introducing, including perhaps the last time Gene Kelly appeared on camera in a movie segment. Most "clips" are shown uncut, which is a vast improvement. On the Blu-ray, you can play them conveniently like on a juke-box. So many Easter eggs here. Uncut scenes. Outtakes. The same song sung by different artists in different films. Joan Crawford in blackface (both horrid and scary). Candid commentary by Lena Horne. Very little repetition for the most part. "Hosts" you didn't know were still around in 1994! Finally, a scene from "Brigadoon". Minuses: Different scenes from movies already seen in the other two editions. Like part II, almost an "infomercial" at times, but it does make me want to buy or see some old movies I have long overlooked. Also, you have to admire the physical conditioning of Cyd Charisse, Ann Miller and Doris Day. Wow! When watching both previous parts, I found myself, occasionally, looking at the "elapsed film time" and yawning. Parts of this one are so spellbinding that 15 minutes goes by in an instant. Very well "cut" with fewer abrupt musical breaks. Well,I guess in 18 years, sound editing technology has improved! Better than part II and almost as good as part I. Maybe better?

MartinHafer I was rather dubious about watching "That's Entertainment! III". After all, there were two previous films in the series and you wonder how much more is worth seeing. After all, the best singing and dancing scenes MGM made were in the first two films--so why watch this one too?! Well, there IS a good reason! Instead of showing just having old stars introducing the typical clips of old musicals, the Turner Entertainment folks did some REAL digging and brought out many, many clips that you never could have seen! They found alternate versions of dance numbers, film showing the sets being moved while Eleanor Powell danced and many numbers that never made the final cut--but were still very good song and dance numbers. Because it's a treasure chest of hidden material, it is a must-see for lovers of the genre. Others might not be so impressed...especially if they are the sorts who are unfamiliar with classic Hollywood films and have the mistaken belief that the only good films are newer ones.By the way, of all the clips I saw, the one I enjoyed the most was by some of the most obscure folks. The Ross Sisters did the most amazing dance number--and when you see it, you'll understand what I mean!

jotix100 Having seen the previous two installments of this series about MGM's great years, we hadn't seen the last one, but thanks to TCM, which showed it recently, we now have completed the cycle. The documentary, directed by Bud Friedgen and Michael Sheridan, brings us back to the golden years of the studio that boasted it had more stars than any one else in Hollywood.This new version concentrates on the singing and dancing stars. Its 113 minutes running time flies by without noticing because of the quality of the material selected to be shown.There is a magnificent black and white sequence showing Eleanor Powell performing a number and at the same time on a second screen we are taken to the actual filming of the routine as the technicians worked on it. Even for the time when it was filmed, it was revolutionary. Also, we see a dance routine by Fred Astaire with two different costumes and the same music shown on split screen where the "master" himself performs the exact same steps in both sequences. Amazing!The only sad note of the documentary is to see how Lena Horne, a talented and gorgeous black woman who was employed by the studio, but was never given a starring role on films that involved other white actors. In fact, it's a shame she lost a plum role in "Showboat" because of the discrimination at the time.It was great to watch the MGM stars narrating the different segments. Thus, we saw June Allyson, Cyd Charisse, Ann Miller, Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Esther Williams, Howard Keel introducing the different production numbers in the documentary.Without a doubt, Hollywood was a factory of dreams and MGM was the best place where they came true.

didi-5 The final instalment in MGM's nostalgia fest of old musical clips is presented in much the same way as the first one twenty years earlier, as several luminaries from the studio's past are wheeled out in front of the cameras to reminisce on their time under contract. The film also marks the final appearance of an obviously ailing Gene Kelly, who introduces and closes the proceedings with some poignancy.Others involved are Donald O'Connor, Mickey Rooney, June Allyson, Lena Horne, Ann Miller, and Esther Williams, and the clips include outtakes and unused material for the first time (a lavish production number intended for The Harvey Girls; Judy Garland's ‘Mr Monotony' from Easter Parade, where she wears her trademark tuxedo and tights for the first time; and early clips from 1930s musicals which were junked).We also see how an Eleanor Powell number was filmed, with stagehands rearranging the set to allow the camera to get close; and see a comparison of a Fred Astaire number in two different set-ups. A good attempt to tidy up all the clips we hadn't already seen in TE 1 and 2, and worth a couple of hours of your time.