Fred Ebb - Mr. Cellophane

Fred Ebb sings one of his songs from Chicago, Mr. Cellophane, on the Dinah Shore show, in 1975.

[@thegreenvoltage]

I don’t keep coming back to this clip because of Ebb’s voice. I keep coming back for the mix of genuine sincerity and joy he has while singing this song. It’s truly beautiful.

[@ricksf1]

oh my. What an absolute terrific rendition of Mr. Cellophane! Bravo

[@zackstark24601]

R.I.P Fred Ebb (April 8, 1928 - September 11, 2004) A Legendary Broadway lyricist you were.

[@yougottagetagimmick]

Most of the time you'd think they're just bullshitting, but you can tell these guys really love each other. It's really nice to see. :)

[@Caracaraorangeberry]

god- i love this. RIP Fred Ebb and while i’m at it, RIP Bob Fosse, too, for bringing this to the consciousness of American culture in such a wonderfully talented way.

[@Tecfob]

My favorite song sung by one of its authors, you cant get better than that THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS

[@StevenTorrey]

What a charming song for all its pathos. Ranks right up there with "Me and my Shadow." Same general therme.

[@cjbird7121]

One of my favorite songs. Love it!

[@Lzaz87]

My life....it just completed itself

[@Tecobelli]

Proof you don't need a great voice to put over a song - I never heard him sing before -

[@PaulHawkins]

2/22/22 22:22 - True Story I Officially took the title of "Mr. Cellophane". I was at Twin Peaks, where else would I be on Twosday ? I had been there for about 2 hours, ordered beers and dinner. Went to the restroom and came back to the bar, only moved a few seats down. Not even on the opposite side of the bar, didn't take my glasses off, didn't shave my goatee or cut my hair... only took off my jacket. Sat down and the Same beautiful young lady asked me how I was doing tonight and if I wanted anything to drink and if I wanted to order any food. Like I had just walked in. It was a pretty slow night compared to most nights too. Even heard one girl ask the other girl where the guy a few seats down went to. After a couple of shots, I said, "Doesn't it suck when a guy walks out on his bill ?" She said, "Yeah, it does." So I offered to pay "the guys" bill, to which she said, "Are you sure ?" I told her I was, to which she said, "You're sweet." Now, when I Do happen to get noticed, I get called a few different names, but being called "sweet" for paying my Own bill ? That's a Real First !

[@StamosSemsis]

yes

[@tracer740]

What genius!!! I dint he sang, even...

[@randyking3057]

@ 2:18 is where it starts

[@BigMamaDaveX]

🙏🏻ty

[@Enril2012]

i love the song about the outcast

[@Harvey3rdman]

Is that Chita Rivera and Liza Minelli in the interview?

[@cherylkoski7184]

Yes.

[@Harvey3rdman]

@@cherylkoski7184 Thank you very much. I finally got an answer.😊✌🏻

[@cherylkoski7184]

But it's Minnelli (not Minelli).

[@mydigicraftscrafts8649]

All I can here is blur blur Energy blur hum ! >

[@jawtek82]

It was a bit pitchy, dawg.