Al Paradise
Italian variety television show
Al paradise is an Italian variety show that aired from 1983 to 1985 that was an entry point for many European as well as American stars. Celebrities Milva, Oreste Lionello and Vivian Reed were considered stars of the show.
Appearances
From 1983 to 1985, Lory Bianco (Bonnie Bianco) was featured and sang and danced in the famous prime time Saturday Italian variety show Al Paradise. She became an overnight success in Italy. Her film Cinderella 80 was also released at the same time in the movie theaters and this as well gave her instant success as an actress in Italy.
Arturo Brachetti participated as the guest star in 10 episodes of Al Paradise (1985). He went on to appear on The Drew Carey Show, and in December 2011, he received the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from the French Ministry of Culture Frédéric Mitterrand.
Mariangela Melato after leaving Italy to achieve success in America, one of her most famous parts with a supporting role as villainess General Kala in Flash Gordon (1980), she was not able to sustain success in the United States. She went back to her roots and was a regular on Al Paradise, in comedy roles.
Sara Carlson is an American singer, songwriter and dancer.
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