SMASH - A Thousand And One Nights

[@TheInasboi]

Such a shame. A great series with so much talent is only on for 2 seasons, and yet the Housewives and Kardashians goes on and on and on. Talk about the dumbing down of America!!!

[@fredcovers6484]

Season 1 was fan-tastic, but season was a bit disappointing (missing 3 actors I like: BDJ, Will Chase and Raza Jaffrey) Am with u though.

[@Howyaduing]

Glee lasted longer and it started to suck when the kids graduated so why not this show?

[@blix101112]

The sickness of Hollywood is that they will choose banality over creativity. Sad.

[@Sims_it]

Well Glee had 3 good seasons, and season 1 of Glee rated better than season 1 of Smash, which really only had one good season. Plus, Smash was more geared towards musicals which gave it a niche audience, while Glee did a lot of pop covers that could please everyone and gave it a wider audience.

[@clairegrant1667]

Well season 2 was kind of butchered😂. Great show, but went downhill fast.

[@carolinedavid6415]

I love Derek with the grapes as he shuffles away from Ivy.

[@alexrcastaneda]

Katharine McPhee is actually a great dancer as well

[@splashpont]

Her Broadway debut is in WAITRESS (2018)

[@airwaves7]

I really hope in the future that SMASH season 3 could get pick up by Netflix, like the one that they did with Arrested Development. Smash was a really great show, it sucks that NBC FIRED the first creator of season 1, she did a great job with the storyline matured and not teeny, whiles for season 2 the creator of gossip girl turned the show to a younger audience, however season 2 had a good storyline but it needed more matured storyline like the first creator did on season 1. Overall I wish in the future that SMASH season 3 would happen.

[@bradenmills624]

+MIXKO Smash has so much potential to be a huge success for a drama about the Theatre world. Yet, they kinda just turned it into any other drama with infidelity out the wazoo.

[@allysonmessina1785]

Why was the creator of the show fired?!

[@fredulocquetr5959]

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[@DrGregoryHouseIT]

@@allysonmessina1785 Because she refused to have character development and flaws for Debra messing's character, calling her 'the hero' and that she 'saved everything'.

[@tara5827]

this comment is 5-year old but im still hoping for this to happen. Hopefully Netflix won't ruin it lol.

[@jeremymckay1675]

Fucking Ellis stealing a necklace LOL.

[@hannahp7252]

It frustrates me to see so many recent comment (three years later cough cough) from Smash fans who still want a season 3! I know I'm one of them! NBC BRING BACK THIS AMAZING SHOW ASAP!!!! Otherwise I may reek havoc....

[@cearypants]

+Hannah Harrelson While I loved the show a freaking ton, another season would honestly just water it down.

[@hannahp7252]

+cearypants that's true! Although with the team they had behind this shownI'm sure they could figure something out! After all Bombshell is becoming s real production. :)

[@cearypants]

Hannah Harrelson I had no idea it was becoming a real production. That makes me happy. =) I wonder if Hit List would ever become one too.

[@mattyxlp]

This number was my favourite from the whole series. The Bombshell tracks all get their fair share of play too, but this outdoes them all. I pretend I'm a Bollywood Star when I dance to this on my room lol

[@imisstoronto3121]

This was a promising show, an original idea with great characters, music and I just loved the musical numbers. I could not wait to see the next episode. And then the creator left and so did al the good ideas. What a horror the second season turned out to be. Still miss it, and would love to see Bombshell on Broadway.

[@DoppyElephant]

The creator didn't leave they asked her to go. Not sure why but I think NBC wanted it to head in a different direction to what she was wanting of to go. Then they got the crazy guy who wrote gossip girl in and it went down hill after that. So sad. Loved the show.

[@imisstoronto3121]

then they are thicker than two planks!! Dumb dumb dumb!!

[@DoppyElephant]

:) true.

[@magaencina2863]

yes, season 1 was everything... season 2 sucked even tho hit list music was awesome

[@moonlightfitz]

The music were still good tho

[@peggyschuyler7398]

Damn, Dev should have sung more often, he's got a great voice.

[@dianaberry6475]

Peggy Schuyler and such talent for dancing!

[@bloodmoon0205]

He was in the musical Bombay Dreams

[@khm1968mo]

still mad this was cancelled

[@ahmedmekki7127]

this is better than glee

[@Voidb3rg]

900%

[@SabrinaSouza-wj4er]

YES

[@SamiC224]

By far !!!

[@joaocampelo3725]

MUUUUUCH BETTER

[@manantial773]

NO

[@estramboticaanastacia4768]

I think this was the best musical number in Smash! Who would think that Anjelica Houston could go Bolywood?

[@Voidb3rg]

IKR

[@jessesteban1353]

This is one my favorites from the show. Razza has a beautiful voice here ❤

[@charlotted1321]

2:51 Christian Borle (Tom Levitt) at the back dancing always cracks me up 😂

[@coolness06]

Charlotte D I WILL NEVER UNSEE THIS

[@clairegrant1667]

Ahahahahaha

[@stfinn8196]

Lol

[@tribalchum1]

Hahaha. Never noticed that before. Love it!

[@arfanido6482]

I noticed everyone in this video had so much fun dancing

[@GargoylGirl]

STILL MY FAVE DANCE/SONG NUMBER FOM THE SHOW. SO SAD IT'S NOT ON ANYMORE. I LOVED IT

[@avidepano5937]

I know this show was often inconsistent in tone/quality as well as being inaccurate in its portrayal of the industry, but boy, do I miss it! This number is one reason why :) Thank you for sharing!

[@BrickChick90]

that must have been so much fun for everyone to get to do a number together, and bollywood style too!

[@stephaniecobert1050]

I loved this number! The entire cast played a part and they seemed to have so much fun filming it

[@moviesrocks2]

I miss this show! Everyone rocked (no pun intended). I love the music (especially from Hit List) & love the actors. Another show ended before its time.

[@laurentrocha59]

Dev: Darling, the hands of time must always point ahead, Yesterday's passed Today has come and gone, The secret of tomorrow's coming fast Which bedtime story shall I sing to you When we turn out the lights? One of eternity Or one of just a thousand and one nights? Is there a mystic with the answers from above? Is there a goddess with the hourglass of love? So many questions swirling all around my heart Is this the end or just the start? Will I shower you with riches every year the night we met? Will you take my heart or melt it likes it's gold? Will our love go on forever or is this all that we get? Is tonight the last or does the future hold A lifetime of delights Or just a thousand and one nights? Karen: Darling, you seem to think that I'm the only one who has to choose That you are in control And get to set the rules of win or lose The bedtime story that I'll sing to you When we turn out the lights May bring eternity Or maybe just a thousand and one nights There is no mystic with the answers from above You know the secrets for the way to keep my love There are a thousand and more ways to win my heart The list is long but for a start You can shower me with riches every year the night we met I may take your heart and melt it like it's gold Play in someone's perfumed garden and this night's the last you'll get Play your cards right and your future just might hold A lifetime of delights Or just a thousand and one nights Just a thousand and one nights Karen: The man who never chooses finds himself without a choice Dev: The lucky ones appear to have it all Karen: The tiger's just a kitten when his tamer finds her voice Dev: I surely will obey you when you call Ensemble: Then will you shower me with riches every year the night we met? Will you take my heart and melt it likes it's gold? Will our love go on forever or is this all that we get? Is tonight the last or does the future hold A lifetime of delights Or just a thousand and one nights Just a thousand and one nights

[@fredulocquetr5959]

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[@edcoupal3553]

A parody of Bollywood, but still a very enjoyable bit. I miss the creativity of Smash.

[@SkydivingCoroner]

Man, Dev's on fire! He pulled out the 'screw the lightbulb' move and everything.

[@dennerfreitas9131]

Katharine is perfect! She can dance, sing, act and all with perfection. Love her so much *-*

[@jessiekay86]

The top three reasons why I love this song: 1. We get to hear Dev sing! :D 2. The parts where the lyrics talk about the other characters fits perfectly with the storyline! 3. IT'S FREAKING FUN!!!

[@ragdollsally4604]

So amazing! My dad told me to be a Bollywood dancer after he saw this. And Dev gets a chance in the spotlight.

[@hpboy13]

This is my favorite number after "Let me be your star." Sure, it's campy and somewhat nonsensical, but it's also FUN! Most of the shows in this show have half a pulse, with witty lyrics that are forgotten seconds after the final chorus. I would love more of this!

[@PandaPowerable]

This is such a "feel good" song and dance routine and totally over the top, but it works! Love it! :)

[@emilythomas6220]

I didn't realize until today that there is actually a story behind this song. Today I found out that this song is actually written in relation to the story a thousand and one nights (Arabian Nights). For those of you who have not heard of this story, there was a king who held his reign over Persia and Arabia. He was a great leader that was in search of one thing, a wife. He found who he thought was the love of his life and lived a happy married life for a while. Eventually, however, his wife cheated on him with another man and the king had her killed. It broke his heart that he had lost his love and he was still in search of a wife. He wanted to have a happy married life, however he wanted to ensure that she would never love, or even see another man during their married life. To do this, the king married a different young girl every day, and then spent one night with her before killing her the next morning. This way they could only be dedicated to him until the end of their days. One day, however, the king decided to marry a girl who knew of his reputation. So the night before her death, the girl asks if she could tell the king a story, and he agrees. The girl then goes into a long, exciting story that the king is enthralled by. Right before the ending though, she says that she is tired and will tell the rest of the story the next night. The king decides that it's fine to let her live one more day, just to finish the story. So the next night the girl tells the rest of the bedtime story and starts a new one, just as captivating. Before it is finished, however, she goes to bed and says she will tell the rest the next night. This trend continues for a thousand nights, filled with stories that keep on saving the young girl's life. Then, on the one thousand and first night, the king realized what has been happening, but instead of having her killed, he realizes that he is truly in love with her. He spares her life and they end up getting married. I heard this story while learning about serials in my English class (writing, or stories that are published in pieces, where cliffhangers began). As my teacher was going through the story, I instantly thought of this song, and when going back and really listening to the lyrics, it makes complete sense. I absolutely love it when songs have secret meanings or stories behind them like this. Apparently, there is actually a book called a thousand and one nights filled with all of the stories that the girl told the kind to save her life. Has anyone read this? Are the stories as amazing as they are rumored to be? If anyone else has heard of this story and has something to add or correct in my version, please do, I would appreciate it!

[@ghazalehaghamiri4769]

Emily Thomas , The stories are as amazing as they're rumoured to be. It's a long and thick story book full of stories about local people's interactions with demons and jinns. Every story has several story in itself that may make it difficult to keep track of the main story, specially in the longer ones. I think one of the most famous story would be Alla'iddin. The one that Disney animated too🤔🤔🤔

[@et223]

That is so interesting. Thank you for sharing !

[@almightypumpkin]

Is this not general knowledge where you are from? No judgement, just really curious. I'm asking because it can be fun discovering that books and stories that are very familiar to one culture are fairly unknown in another.

[@alisonb5921]

The girl's name was Scheherazade. I remember this name from the 'Arabian Nights'.

[@karolinesmith6119]

I read this book also when I was younger

[@piecatlady4289]

So many excellent numbers in "SMASH" season 1. This one, "Don't Say Yes..." and "Never Met a Wolf..." are my favorites. The music, lyrics and choreography for "Bombshell" are pure genius.

[@multilingualmegan78]

Pie CatLady omg same. We lit have the same music taste!

[@fizzplease6742]

THANK YOU for posting this! Favourite performance of the show so far--oh my god, what a trip. Including everyone in it makes it 1000% more awesome, I almost hurt myself laughing on my first viewing when Ellis popped out.

[@CountryCowboy008]

Seriously, they should make an Indian-themed epic musical with this song!

[@ryanlaskey7962]

Google search 'Bombay Dreams'

[@naomikay7]

Absolutely love this song! One of my top 3 for sure! I wish I could dance like that though. (:

[@ryethos]

This is and remains one of my favorite songs in the show. I can't get enough!

[@YouSPI]

Damn, I miss this show! Almost hate to see any of the actors in something else as it just reminds me, it's never coming back. ;)

[@iSiNgFoRiCeCrEaM]

There was so much foreshadowing in this number, I love it!

[@claudedesaulniers2300]

A lot of work went into this set design. Great job.

[@TomIdelson]

This number is EPIC!! I don't know why, but itt literally makes me cry every time I watch this! (I think because it's that epic.. kinda like what One Day More from Les Mis and Downtown from Little Shop of Horror does for me.. I know it's weird I cry from these numbers, but I do..)

[@kevinchard6147]

Tom, I completely agree. I watch it over and over singing my heart out!

[@ChristianDavin]

You're not alone babe ;')

[@pegususblondboi]

Same here. It hits the spot!

[@Hotromeo1]

Loved the show all the way through, even with the weakest parts. "A thousand on one nights" was probably the BEST musical and catchy performance of the whole season. More More More

[@Barb_J]

Me first time seeing this scene: *Ok, this show is getting REALLY riDiCuLoUs* Also me: *Ok, this show IS actually REALLY riDiCuLoUs, but the song is AWEEESOMEEEE*

[@sumanabatul524]

Loved it I sang it in my Festival of Voices in Hackney Empire

[@feliciagonzales5403]

I saw a Bollywood performance live and it was absolutely incredible. This is definitely one of the best cast performances in the season.

[@PassionatePhalanges]

I feel like until this song they were holding out on us! I am so in love with his voice!!!

[@CountryCowboy008]

Amazing! It's like a number in a musical with Indian/Arabic theme. That's an awesome idea!! I've never seen or heard about a Broadway musical using Indian/Arabic music theme. That will be great!

[@FamousIsabelle]

This is a great number because of all the vibrant colours, the smiles, and the music. I just love the subtle hand gestures of the dance, it's different from what I've seen. The music has cultural and modern musical elements which pull me in.

[@FamilyGal07]

Thank you for posting this in such good quality! :D

[@moviesrocks2]

BEST SONG EVER!!!!! Love this song! Thank you sooooo much for uploading the vid.

[@bionicrat]

I stayed with SMASH from beginning to end FANTASTIC SHOW LOVE IT AND LOOOOOOVED IT😊

[@keekeepie]

This song really surprised me when I saw it and instantly became my favorite number from the whole show. Such an amazing song!

[@meta-alien]

Smash probably would have done much better as a Broadway musical than as a TV show. There's a saying in the entertainment business: "The screen is one side of the coin, the stage is the other. Never mix the two."

[@aussiechick00]

Dev spent most of his time working, and didn't even talk to Karen about any of his problems in that sense. he never gave her his heart and opened up with her and then expects her to marry him when she's at the pinnacle of a stressful situation,. which he'd have known if he would actually talk to her. Jimmy never lied about his issues, not really. he was never really anything but honest with her, and yes he was sometimes hot and cold, but he'd always end up telling her anyway and explaining it.

[@abigail858]

This is the 3rd time I've seen this video, and I had never noticed Ellis stealing a piece of Jewelry from the chest that was given to Eileen!

[@DoppyElephant]

I love this number the whole cast is involved but it's such a fun song. There are also several inside jokes in it, actually all through season 1 there is inside jokes that's why I love season 1 so much more. :)

[@vengefuldeathwish]

this is my favourite performance from the whole season! i'v watches it so many times already..

[@angelcakebby24]

I love this song! I can't seem to stop pushing the replay button.

[@Shiratsuname]

This scene shows such homage to classic musicals when they would have random group numbers, at once it ties in to the story but at the same time it's a burst of random musical amazingness! I know there is a technical term for this... I'm drawing a blank, oh well. I LOVE THIS!

[@AnjanBehera88]

And oh my god! debra messing in a saree? AMAZING!! she looks so pretty!

[@HeathersPerspectives]

Thanks for posting! I wish this song was on the soundtrack!

[@kosmonaut5]

THIS HAS BEEN STUCK IN MY HEAD ALL WEEKEND!! and I dont even watch the damn show;...yet

[@dwanepetersalandy9723]

Katherine McPhee really nailed this dance routine. Especially for someone who isn't verse in Bollywood dancing. And I love the song. I'm going to miss Smash so much. :(

[@cosmicsins6226]

one of my fav songs from smash, so sad it got cancelled

[@goriolakwatsero]

This is one of my favorite tracks on the show! Plus the jhud song too

[@mpmg16]

Everything is excelent! How much talent ! katherine , so proud of you.

[@ipanicforfandoms]

FINALLY i found the dance!!! Thx for posting!! I ADORE Smash! Why must it end?!

[@janaynayification1]

This must have been so expensive......!

[@BBH101]

Fantastic show the entire season. Amazing talent! Just can't get enough of this show.

[@Onazol17]

What a production! WOW! :-)

[@supergirll111]

This scene totally took me by surprise. I would have never expected from Smash to do a scene like this. But I LOVED it. Choreo is awesome, and the singing, oh, the singing, even better. I am glad they finally had Raza Jaffrey to sing. We definitely need to hear more of him.

[@Katearthur76]

I miss this show :(

[@adriana883854]

Loved loved loved it! My favourite song of the show, was kinda like the intermission of a musical really

[@nathanhumphrey4643]

They all look like they're having so much fun with this number. I know I would have!

[@davemusicinca]

This remains one of the best things ever to happen on this show. SOO good!! Regardless I am still in love with this season. Don't understand why it's getting cancelled...

[@chimneysweep0754]

this number was so fantastiiiic! god i love smash

[@SommerPopstar]

BEST NUMBER EVER!!!!

[@condar419]

Thanks for posting this. It's a great scene. One weird thing though... I have a recording I made when I was watching the show, and this video has the bottom 15-20% of the shot cut off. You might want to check your 'editor' or whatever it's called.

[@JackEnnis]

MOST fabulous ever.... I have it saved everywhere... BESTOFTHEBEST!!!111!!

[@lizziemartin7993]

This is one of my favourite numbers from the show! The choreography is spectacular and the song makes me smile! :) (Also, I spot a certain newsie! I see you there Finch!)

[@dlovatoloverx]

this was an amazing performance and song, i absolutely LOOOVE this show :)

[@cintra6684]

This is my comfort song when I'm stuck with coding. I listen to the Bombshell soundtrack when I work. That and Waitress the musical are my work jams.

[@0605denise]

As a fan of India and Bollywood, I am still impressed with the music of this series. As far as "nobody knows the difference"-that's really not quite true, now is it? And as long as anyone points fingers or tries to focus on the differences-we won't have a lot of hope for a peaceful co-existence. It's a TV show-creative license is exercised.

[@sunflowermonroe666]

it is just sooooo good!

[@MewWolf5]

I love how they were able to make fun of their own show. It's awesome.

[@248musicgirl]

I LOVED SMASH and this particular piece captured my heart.

[@michimeow523]

wow! i love this song on smash!! katharine such a gorgeous lady amazing singer and great at dance. 😍❤💙💚💛💜💖💝💘💞👍👍👍

[@RazorEdge2006]

Actually, One Thousand and One Nights is a collection of Arabic, Persian and Indian tales.

[@asifallintonothingne]

I loved all of the little character moments, like Ellis at 1:37 or Derrick and Ivy at 2:24

[@allisonlarrea3481]

The reason they can't put the show back on is b/c both actors are already on other shows... Katherine McPhee is on CBS Scorpion

[@kennedyjohnson3868]

+Allison Larrea kat wouldn't join scorpion if smash were renewed

[@alex16ed]

Just diwnloaded it from itunes... Favorite song yet!!!

[@williammartin89]

Indian, Arabic or Naked. this is still the best production number I've ever seen. they will never top this one.

[@lunalimeblondwizard]

I still can't decide if this sequence is genius or idiotic within the show's context, but it's still a phenomenal number. And Raza Jaffrey was thoroughly underused, he's so talented, and now he's gone forever. Shame.

[@Wordless06]

This number was perfect. I will always love it.

[@eugenesmith5173]

I totally agree with your view of the song. This may be my favorite song from the show. It is very catchy.

[@hilenmort]

1:38 My favourite moment

[@marilumarques4324]

I love this moment 🤩

[@Heyjay454]

Oh come on..this was fun and colorful and a fantasy scene...geez...everyone got so bitchy....music...fun....hello!! Relax and enjoy!!

[@MrAaronS2]

This musical number was so random but it was one of the best performances on the show. :P

[@natalionatalio]

I just randomly thought of this after so many years and after watching it all I can say is THANK YOU, BRAIN!

[@MissXoxoDancer24]

this literally must have been SO much fun to film :)

[@juliamurray4069]

haha omg tom in the background at 2:51

[@bethanyharmony5453]

This was really good, I like these big dance numbers where they don't go back and forth between the show and rehearsal. Just a start-to-finish dance.

[@Luciacl]

It's the best scene from Smash, to me!! Love itttt!!!

[@originalarashi]

2:27 laughed my arse off and kept on remebering it for day and laughing alone at random moments!

[@rayraygoesrawr]

SMASH just gained 1000 points of awesome when I saw Jess in this from SYTYCD! I loved him so much during his season and so glad to see him, even just as a one time guest :)