PAUL ANKA at HOLLYWOOD TEEN MOVIES

* Paul Anka came on the scene as a singer in the 1950's. In no time at all his music became so popular that he reached Teen Idol status.

* Unlike many singers at the time Canadian-born Paul Anka wrote a lot of his own material. The song he is most well known for is the all-time classic hit "Diana".

* In 1957 Paul Anka made his first screen appearance, playing himself in the Rock n Roll musical "Let's Rock".

* In 1959 he appeared as Jimmy Parlow in the teen movie "Girls Town" opposite cult film actress Mamie Van Doren.

* In 1962 Paul Anka starred alongside Hollywood legends, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, Richard Burton & Sean Connery in the epic war movie "The Longest Day". Paul Anka also received credit for composing the film's theme music.

* Also in 1962, an excellent Paul Anka documentary titled, "Lonely Boy", named after one of his songs, was released.

* In 1964 Paul Anka appeared in the Broadway musical, "What Makes Sammy Run?".

* Paul Anka's priority in life was always his music. He wrote & composed Frank Sinatra's classic song "My Way".

* In 1996 Paul Anka appeared in the ensemble cast of Larry Bishop's "Mad Dog Time". Larry Bishop is the son of legendary "Rat Pack" member Joey Bishop.

* Also in 1996 Paul Anka composed the music for the critically acclaimed film "Fargo".

* Paul Anka has always tried to keep busy. He even got to play himself on an episode of "The Simpsons".

* In between brief film roles Paul Anka continues to make occasional nightclub appearances, most notably in Las Vegas.

* In 2001 Paul Anka appeared briefly with Hollywood heavyweights Kurt Russell & Kevin Costner in the Elvis-Caper flick "3000 Miles To Graceland".

The Longest Day (Letterboxed Version) VHS
Also available in a theatrical, widescreen format.
Hullabaloo, Vol. 1 VHS
Paul Anka guests and sings "What Now My Love," along with The Cyrkle ("Red Rubber Ball"), Lesley Gore ("Young Love"), and Peter and Gordon ("Wrong From the Start"). Then, The Yardbirds ("I'm a Man"), The Hollies ("Look Through Any Window"), and Nancy Sinatra ("So Long Babe") join host Frankie Avalon, who chimes in with "Do I Hear a Waltz?"
The Longest Day (Color Version) VHS
The "D" in D-Day stands for "Deeply Colored" in this computer-tinted version of the all-star WWII drama.
Hullabaloo, Vol. 12 VHS
Paul Anka's "Falling in Love with Love" when he hosts this one-hour musicfest. Also on the program are Jay and The Americans ("Only in America"), The Everly Brothers ("Gone, Gone, Gone"), Marvin Gaye ("How Sweet It Is"), Petula Clark ("Downtown") and others, plus the comedy stylings of Bill (Jose Jimenez) Dana.
The Longest Day(1962) VHS
Acclaimed as one of Hollywood's greatest epics, producer Darryl F. Zanuck's re-creation of the Allied landing at Normandy on June 6, 1944 follows the grand-scale drama and personal stories of D-Day. International all-star cast includes John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, Rod Steiger, Richard Burton, Red Buttons, Sean Connery, Mel Ferrer, Robert Ryan. 179 min.
Paul Anka '62(1962) VHS
Originally titled "Lonely Boy," this documentary on pop star Paul Anka captures all of the singer's energy and his fans' adulation, as it chronicles Anka in concert and the backstage manuevers of manager Irving Feld. Songs include "Diana," "Put Your Head on My Shoulder," "Mr. Wonderful" and "Lonely Boy." 34 min.
Lily: Sold Out!(1981) VHS
Won over by the glitziness of Las Vegas, Lily Tomlin takes her array of personae to the city's famous Strip where she plays her favorite characters, as well as lounge singer Tommy Velour. Among the guest stars are Paul Anka, Joan Rivers, Dolly Parton and Liberace. 77 min.
Captain Ron(1992) VHS
He's the most inept nautical man since Peter "Wrong Way" Peachfuzz, but for the suburban family that hires him to take them on a Caribbean cruise in their new yacht, Captain Ron manages to sail them into a hilariously unforgettable adventure. Kurt Russell, Martin Short, Mary Kay Place star. 99 min.
Shake, Rattle & Rock!(1994) VHS
This remake of the '50s AIP musical features Renee Zellweger as a young teen who decides to open her own rock 'n' roll club along with a friend to showcase her new band. She encounters stiff opposition, however, when a group of uptight parents who believe that the music is a bad influence on their children try to shut her down. Howie Mandel, Max Perlich and John Doe co-star. 83 min.
Fargo(1996) VHS
Joel and Ethan Coen's alternately hilarious and shocking "true crime" drama follows a shady Minneapolis car dealer's plan to have his wife kidnapped and then take part of the ransom from her wealthy father. When the crooks hired to abduct the woman wind up killing a state trooper and two witnesses along a rural Minnesota highway, the very pregnant local police chief begins her own investigation into the murders. Best Actress Oscar-winner Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi star. 98 min.
3000 Miles To Graceland [DVD](2000) DVD
Wild heist film starring Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell as hoods who impersonate Elvis Presley and join three other "King" look-alikes to rob a Las Vegas casino during "Elvis Week." After the other gang members are killed, Costner and Russell plan to split their booty, but a mother-and-son con artist team and the FBI intercede. Courteney Cox, Christian Slater, Kevin Pollak, David Arquette, Jon Lovitz and Paul Anka co-star. 125 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby 5.1 and Dolby Surround, French; Subtitles: English, French; theatrical trailer; scene access.
3000 Miles To Graceland(2001) VHS
Wild heist film starring Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell as hoods who impersonate Elvis Presley and join three other "King" look-alikes to rob a Las Vegas casino during "Elvis Week." After the other gang members are killed, Costner and Russell plan to split their booty, but a mother-and-son con artist team and the FBI intercede. Courteney Cox, Christian Slater, Kevin Pollak, David Arquette, Jon Lovitz and Paul Anka co-star. 125 min.