Mario Lanza - 'Ed Sullivan Show' in color and restored audio

In October 1957 Ed Sullivan flew to Rome to interview Mario about his
then-new movie 'Seven Hills of Rome'. Included in the interview is the film clip of 'Arrivederci Roma'. Also includes a short interview with Marisa Allasio during her tour in America as Mario's representative to promote the film.
The interview was broadcast on the Ed Sullivan show in early 1958.
Colorized using 'Deoldify'
Digital audio restoration using 'Adobe' and 'Audacity'
Upscaled to 60fps.

[davidhenrywall]

Mario lanza one of the best voices ever

[marycalandros]

There will never be another Mario Lanza. The range, clarity, richness, and versatility will never be heard again. Forever missed but not forgotten.

[elizabethdelara]

Mario is my favorite tenor, and he is so handsome as well.I listen to him often, have seen all his films, interviews, and I keep an eye out for whatever I have missed.

[ToniMorrell]

Gorgeous in every way!! So many people talk about the Great Pavarotti....and great he was and will always be. That said, I so wish the entire world knew more about the man who inspired Pavarotti and so many other great legends, including Elvis!!! I love this guy! I personally believe Mario's version of Nessun Dorma shines brighter than all the rest....talk about walls shaking and plaster falling off the ceiling. indescribably stunning!

[charliegiordano]

there will never be an other mario lanza

[mrcjrowe]

Mario Lanza is the King of all Tenors 👑💯

" No vocal technique ever seems to stand in the way of yearning passion. Tremendous artistry to bring emotions to life, immortal forever. "

[CharlieGracieJunior]

THE PRIDE OF PHILADELPHIA; SOUTH PHILADELPHIA! There have been many great tenors, but Mario possessed the power, the clarity, the sweetness and the emotion--which can be compared to a lightening bolt. So wish we could have retained him longer. He was taken far too young--then again, he IS forever young--and his recordings and motion pictures still breath life, always bursting forth!
God Rest and Keep His Soul 🙏📀🎼♥

[hrbooksmusic]

Very enjoyable and delightful! ⭐️💖⭐️ And just another reminder of how much the (musical) world lost when Mario Lanza left it all too soon...
Thanks for sharing! 🙏🍀
For a little time I almost felt as if I were back in Rome, especially when I watched the lovely scene on Piazza Navona... 🇮🇹

[Вмирегрез]

Не устаю восхищаться Марио Ланца, слушаю как в первый раз.

[donmoore]

Lanza the only singer that I have heard that can say the word(s) and when they come out they open up and the utmost meaning of the word emits. Not every one but so many that it is very noticeable.

[davidcraig]

Thanks soooo much for providing these colorized clips. Also, the sound quality of Mario's singing...Wow!

[colingreen]

Mario is now singing for the angels , bless them all !

[gladyselenacastagna]

Mágico, adorable, único, Mario, el más grande de todos.

[denplanet]

YAYYY! They letterboxed the clip from SEVEN HILLS OF ROME.

[TimothyJonSarris]

Wow! I didn’t know that there was also an offer to debut fin Milano….it would have been glorious.

[roybodden]

I have all the Mario Lanza films! Even though he wasn’t in “The Student Prince”, but in my opinion, the acting of Edmund Perdum and the voice of Mario Lanza wasWhat’s up there

[Tessa]

Wish there were an a.i. transcript for this show...ty for posting it.

[SlickPgh]

Saw this mentioned on Soprano's and figured I'd check it out very nice

[sugarbist]

Lanza was a good hearted person, but the little girl singing here took advantage of Lanza's kindness, always asking him for money and leads.

[AllenJones-wp]

Mario was another great singer who died too young.