Advantages: Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, Robert Goulet, Alan Jay Lerner's lyrics, Frederick Loewe's music-most of it.
Disadvantages: Some shopworn, predictable tunes and weak orchestrations.

...when he sings wistfully of the old Camelot at the Reprise of the title track. Like the great performer that she is, Julie Andrews makes singing Frederick Loewe's music and Alan Jay Lerner's words seem as effortless as breathing. She is in full command of that pristine, sparkling vocal: her five-octave voice is fluid and flexible as a rubber band, her enunciation agile and flawless as an Olympic gymnast. Her distinctive phrasing matches Mr Lerner's very wordy songs. Once more she carries the heaviest load, singing six of the 14 vocal tracks (exclusive of orchestral and choral pieces). Ms Andrews was the darling of Broadway then, and it makes you wonder how her vocal cords held up during those murderous 8 performances per week on Broadway. (The opera singer Maria Callas was astounded to learn of this and once asked Ms Andrews how she... Read review

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Advantages: Very, very funny.
Disadvantages: Not to everyone's taste. Completely irreverent, and very risque in places.

...~ ~ Most of you will probably have heard of an alternative news site based in the USA called 'The Onion'. "http://www.theonion.com/onion" It’s run by an oddball character called Mike Loew, and takes a very hard hitting and satirical look at American and world events. If you haven’t looked at it yet, then do so soon, because it’s a complete hoot, while at the same time making some very serious social and political commentary. I was idly browsing the bookshelves in the local shopping precinct during the week (a much favoured past time of the mad cabbie) when my eye fell on a book called “Tough Call - Hard-Hitting Phone Pranks”. ~ ~ The book is by none other than the aforementioned Mr. Loew, who came up with the rather novel idea of making (and recording) some phone calls. Nothing too novel about that... Read review

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Advantages: Value for Money, Picture Quality & Style
Disadvantages: None with the TV only the supplier

...I bought this TV from Empire Direct about 9 months ago for £529 (from memory). What a bargain. Have trawled through the internet to see if this was a good price I was pleased that the best I could find was 50% more. When the TV arrived it was obvious why Loewe have such a high reputation. This TV (although a little like the inside of a toyota in color, grey plastic) is designed to be a part of the furniture rather than some black box that collects dust. 100 Mhz screen helps but it is noticeably better than others and at half the price. Not a flat screen but it hardly shows. Sound is adequate. The on-screen instructions are desgned by someone who understands that we are not all rocket scientists. 2 scarts, has i-link so you can control the DVD and VHS from the TV. If you find one, buy one you won't regret it. The remote... Read review

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Advantages: Quality, performance, looks
Disadvantages: Cost, ideally more HDMI interfaces

...I went (window) shopping for a Sony plasma TV and came home with a Loewe LCD. Compared with the Sony/Pioneer/Philips and JVC models on offer I felt the Individual 32 had the sharpest picture, displayed the greatest amount of detail and produced the best sound amongst the 20 or so available. Specifically it shows amazing levels of detail during dark scenes - even better than the Philips Plasma they had in store! The special offer in House of Fraser that day made the TV irresistible. The initial setup is easy, and It has built in freeview, connecting it up to Sky HD via HDMI is a doddle, however a second HD source can only connect via the component connectors. The Individual 32 will allow you to connect via HDMI, Scart, S-VHS, Component (Phono) and a traditional RF antenna. Most importantly you can do it easily - once you... Read review

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Advantages: IT ALWAYS CATCHES THE EYE
Disadvantages: EXPENSIVE

...I have owned a loewe lcd tv for about 2 years. It is fantastic. Its appearance always catches the eye of visitors. My tv has a motorised stand which means you can control the movement of the tv from your remote control or simply program the tv to turn to your desired position when turning it on. This TV does not have to be purchased with a motorised stand as you also have the option of free standing or mounting to a wall. The TVs clarity is second to none and the options available to you regarding your picture,sound, etc is excellent. The downside to this TV is that is it pricey. Including the motorised stand you are looking at about £3000. BUT i have found 'you get what you pay for' A true quality TV.... Read review

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Advantages: Five goals, first goal was great, Portugal stayed in touch
Disadvantages: Portugal poor for set-pieces

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Advantages: A great challnge for the drivers with a prestigious prize for the winner.
Disadvantages: Cramped, overtaking is non-existent, can be a terminally dull race.

...of over 270kph over the start line on the run up to the 90-degree right-hander Saint Devote, scene of numerous start-line crashes and a large number of retirements in the 2000 race. The cars then scramble up the hill Beau Rivage which bends slightly from side to side before reaching Massenet, a long 3rd-gear left hander. This quickly flicks into the tight right at Casino - one of the most spectacular places to watch F1 drivers in action. The first gear Mirebeau hairpin (after the first intermediate point) bends right into the even-tighter right at Loews, named after the hotel on the outside. Two tight right hand bends bring the cars into one of Monaco's most unique features. The drivers plunge into the illuminated tunnel that passes under Loews hotel, bending round to the right accelerating to over 280kph before braking very hard... Read review

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Advantages: Traditional
Disadvantages: Boring, bad carparks(!) no fantastic features i.e: 130R/Loews etc....

...particularly characteristics - the most famous being Monaco, but Silverstone - nothing. Hanger straight is too short for a pit straight. Hanger Bend (the correct name evades me) is quick but not exciting such as Suzuka's fabulous 130R. We must liven up Silverstone with a few features such as a corner like Loews (Monaco) and a corner such as 130R (spa) and straights like Hockenheim.... Read review

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Advantages: The unforgettable Audrey. Music at its best
Disadvantages: Dodgy sets at times

...later found fame as Ashley in Gone with the Wind). It was also a successful Broadway hit with a very young Julie Andrews playing the part of Eliza Doolittle on stage. Julie was turned down for the film role however by Jack Warner who selected Audrey in her place.Luckily, Julie subsequently won an Academy Award for the part of Mary Poppins, a role she would have been unable to play had she been selected for My Fair Lady. Poor Audrey didn't even get a nomination, although she attended the Awards and graciously accepted defeat in her usual elegant way. The film is directed by George Cukor who if I'm not mistaken also at one point directed Vivienne Leigh in Gone with The Wind although he was later replaced. Music is by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loew and the musical score is played by Andre Previn. Marnie Nixon dubs for Audrey... Read review

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Advantages: Best Colonel Pickering and Freddy
Disadvantages: Amy Nuttall is no Martine McCutcheon

...Lady in the Edinburgh Playhouse. This version is still by Lerner and Loewe, but now directed by Trevor Nunn, with Matthew Bourne doing the choreography and musical staging. It started off in the usual way with Covent Garden going about its business and here was the first snag. Amy Nuttall cannot do cockney. Her singing was all it could be though and the verbose exchange between her and Professor Higgins was good. Enter Colonel Pickering played by Stephen Moore and immediately the character was taken to everyone's heart. It was not Stephen in London when I went although he took over the role there in its last 6 months and he was really very good. In an almost camp portrayal the Colonel provided light relief to the more serious Professor, played here by Christopher Cazenove. Here again I was pleasantly surprised. I always thought... Read review

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