Tony Sandler as singer in 1960 German Film, Wegen Verführung Minderjähriger (Because of the Seduction of Minors). Song, “Kokosnüsse – Heisse Küsse” (Coconuts – Hot Kisses) by Josef Niessen) – 14-second clip.
Synopsis: At the age of 17, Inge seduces her teacher. (Drama) This film treats youth problems seriously and without embarrassment. At the time of this filming, Tony Sandler is a top recording star in Western Europe with Ariola Records (Berlin). Kokosnüsse becomes a hit single. Tony Sandler appears in several movies and television films and continues to record dozens of hits.
Tony Sandler as Paolo Costa, with actress Elma Karlowa as Manuela Beetz, in1960 German Film, Schick Deine Frau nicht nach Italien (Do Not Send Your Wife to Italy). Dialogue in English: (Costa) “The whole world thinks of us [Italian men] – that we are all Casanovas. But that is a fairytale. Actually, I am shy, very shy.” (Manuela) “Yes, are you?” – 15 second clip.
Filmed in the Bavaria Filmstadt near Munich and in various Italian cities, this comedic drama plays out against a backdrop of the scenic Italian Riviera and the city of Rome. In the 1960s, Tony Sandler is an audience draw. Here he plays the role of a famous singing star and an international Don Juan. He and a buddy, an Italian cycling champion, set their sights on three German housewives who are traveling alone in Italy.
Sandler & Young, hosts of NBC’s Kraft Music Hall Summer Series. This clip is from the August 6, 1969 episode. (Song, “Toot Toot Tootsie Goodbye”) – 14-second clip.
Tony Sandler and Ralph Young – Sandler & Young – performed together for twenty years, headlining on the Las Vegas Strip for fifteen of those years, and were top recording and stage draws throughout the U.S. and Canada. They hosted the 1969 Kraft Music Hall Summer Series out of London, featuring a Who’s Who of stars from the U.S. and the U.K., a delightful series that was televised weekly on NBC in the U.S., and in Canada and the U.K.
Tony Sandler performing live at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami, 1983. (Song, “She” by Charles Aznavour) – 13-second clip.
After Ralph Young retired, the Belgian born Tony Sandler continued to perform solo. This show launched the beginning of his post-Sandler & Young career with an exposé of his diverse international repertoire, with numerous shows and recordings to follow.
Tony Sandler, host, narrator, and producer, in a 1987 television film, Portrait of Europe – Flanders. (Song, “Marieke” by Jacques Brel) – 14 second clip.
Filmed in cooperation with the Belgian government, this show is a travelogue through Tony’s homeland – Flanders, the Flemish sector of Belgium. This is an entertaining and informative documentary about the Flemish people, their cherished lifestyle, unique industries, rich cultural history, and Flemish contributions to the world.
Tony Sandler, star, host, and producer of the1995 ABC Television Special, Swinging Down Memory Lane. (Song, “Begin the Beguine” by Cole Porter) – 14-second clip.
As a master of stagecraft, Tony Sandler produced and performed in numerous shows for stage and television from 1983 to the end of this career. Among his most ardent fans are those who attended the shows he created for Columbia Artists Management International (CAMI), for which Tony and his cast performed in large and small venues in every state in the Union, and on numerous world cruises.
Tony Sandler in his one-man-show and television special, Chevalier—Maurice & Me filmed for PBS on stage at the Cutler Majestic Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts – 15-second clip.
This show is Tony Sandler’s tour de force, and it consistently received rave reviews throughout its U.S. tours. One accolade from France was unexpected and significant given its source – upon viewing the film in 2007, Maurice Chevalier’s personal manager, François Vals wrote, “Formidable!!! You have realized the most beautiful show to render homage to Maurice Chevalier! It is extraordinary! Your recital — it is the wildest dream to ever be realized! Your interpretation of Maurice comes from your soul, it is neither an imitation nor a caricature, it is simply perfect. What ease, what charm is yours! What quality your show. You are a great, a very great artist! MERCI et BRAVO.”
Tony Sandler on tour in Europe, in a Live On Stage concert filmed in Kortrijk, Belgium, 2006. (Song, “Amsterdam” by Jacques Brel) – 14-second clip.
Jacques Brel is among Tony Sandler’s preferred European songwriters, and he performed Brel often. His material ranges from the lyrical to the somber, with poetry that is profound and often ironic. He was called the conscience of his generation, and became something of a cult figure in Europe during the third quarter of the 20th Century. Americans were introduced to Brel by the 1968 Off-Broadway review, “Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,” with superlative English translations by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman. Brel wrote in French. Tony performed and recorded his songs in three different languages – French, Flemish, and English. The song, “Amsterdam” is a powerful and unabashed portrayal of the exploits of sailors on shore leave in Amsterdam.
