Paris by Night

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Paris By Night
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Genre Music
Running time Approx. 4-5 Hours
Creator(s) Marie To
Paul Huynh
Lai Van To
Starring Masters of Ceremony:
Nguyen Ngoc Ngan
Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen
Country of origin United States
Canada
France
Australia
Original run 1983–present
No. of episodes 85 (as of 2006)

Paris By Night is an on-going musical variety show produced by the French company Thuy Nga. With the diaspora of Vietnamese after the Vietnam War, many Vietnamese turn to Paris By Night for Vietnamese language entertainment. Distributed by DVDs in Little Saigon shops in the USA, Europe, and Australia, Paris By Night features modern pop, traditional folk songs, one-act plays, and humorous banter between co-hosts Nguyen Ngoc Ngan and Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen. Nguyen Ngoc Ngan is a noted Vietnamese novelist and poet, now based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ky Duyen is the daughter of Air Marshal Nguyen Cao Ky of the former South Vietnam. Paris By Night's popularity can be partly attributed to Nguyen Ngoc Ngan's humorous explanations of Vietnamese culture, which many overseas Vietnamese find difficult to pass on to their children.

A typical exchange between Ngoc Ngan and Ky Duyen:

  • Ngoc Ngan: The word Bậu in the song Bậu Đi Theo Người is a term of endearment, used in Southern Vietnam. Typically used by a husband to refer to his young wife or sister.
  • Ky Duyen: What does he call his wife, after they've been married for a while?
  • Ngoc Ngan: Mày ("you", in a derogatory, and frankly unromantic term).

The show normally consists of mostly the same staff and crew. There are different directors for each region of where the show is filmed however. Richard Valverde directs the show in Paris. And Michael Watt is the director of both USA and Canada shows. Director Kent Weed used to be the director for the USA shows. Kent Weed is the president of A. Smith & Co. Productions, famous for producing the Penn & Teller shows on local broadcast stations. A. Smith & Co. also produces other well known shows such as Skating with Celebrities, Hell's Kitchen, and The Swan. Paris by Nights 63, 64, 67, 68, and 71 falls under A. Smith & Co.'s umbrella.

Contents

[edit] List of Paris by Nights

# List of Paris by Nights
85 Paris by Night 85: Mùa Xuân Kỷ Niệm
84 Paris by Night 84: In Atlanta - Passport to Music & Fashion
83 Paris by Night 83: Những Khúc Hát Ân Tình
82 Paris by Night 82: Tiếu Vương Hội
81 Paris by Night 81: Âm Nhạc Không Biên Giới 2
80 Paris by Night 80: Tết Khắp Mọi Nhà
79 Paris by Night 79: Dreams
78 Paris by Night 78: Ðường Xưa
77 Paris by Night 77: 30 Năm Viễn Xứ
76 Paris by Night 76: Xuân Tha Hương
75 Paris by Night 75: Về Miền Viễn Đông - Journey to the Fareast
74 Paris by Night 74: Hoa Bướm Ngày Xưa
73 Paris by Night 73: Song Ca Đặc Biệt - The Best of Duets
72 Paris by Night 72: Tiếng Hát Từ Nhịp Tim
71 Paris by Night 71: 20th Anniversary Paris by Night
70 Paris by Night 70: Thu Ca
69 Paris by Night 69: Nợ Tình
68 Paris by Night 68: Nửa Vầng Trăng
67 Paris by Night 67: In San Jose
66 Paris by Night 66: Người Tình và Quê Hương
65 Paris by Night 65: Yêu
64 Paris by Night 64: Ðêm Văn Nghệ Thính Phòng
63 Paris by Night 63: Dòng Thời Gian
62 Paris by Night 62: Âm Nhạc Không Biên Giới
61 Paris by Night 61: Sân Khấu Cuộc Ðời
60 Paris by Night 60: Thất Tình
59 Paris by Night 59: Cây Ða Bến Cũ
58 Paris by Night 58: Những Sắc Màu Trong Kỷ Niệm
57 Paris by Night 57: Thời Trang Và Âm Nhạc
56 Paris by Night 56: Những Dòng Nhạc Hôm Nay
55 Paris by Night 55: Dưới Ánh Nắng Mặt Trời
54 Paris by Night 54: In Concert
53 Paris by Night 53: Thiên Ðường Là Ðây
52 Paris by Night 52: Giã Từ Thế Kỷ
51 Paris by Night 51: We Like to Party
50 Paris by Night 50
49 Paris by Night 49: Chúng Ta Ði Mang Theo Quê Hương
48 Paris by Night 48: Hình Ảnh Cuộc Ðời
47 Paris by Night 47: Hoàng Thi Thơ 2
46 Paris by Night 46: 15th Anniversary Celebration
45 Paris by Night 45: Vào Hạ
44 Paris by Night 44: Tiền
43 Paris by Night 43: Ðàn Bà
42 Paris by Night 42: Giòng Nhạc Kỷ Niệm
41 Paris by Night 41: Hoàng Thi Thơ - Một Ðời Cho Âm Nhạc
40 Paris by Night 40: Mẹ
39 Paris by Night 39: Ánh Ðèn Màu
38 Paris by Night 38: In Toronto
37 Paris by Night 37: In Las Vegas 2
36 Paris by Night 36: In Houston
35 Paris by Night 35
34 Paris by Night 34: Made in Paris
33 Paris by Night 33: Nhạc Tình Ðức Huy
32 Paris by Night 32: 20 Năm Nhìn Lại
31 Paris by Night 31
30 Paris by Night 30: Phạm Duy - Người Tình
29 Paris by Night 29: In Las Vegas
28 Paris by Night 28: Lam Phương 2 - Dòng Nhạc Nối Tiếp
27 Paris by Night 27: Tiếng Hát Với Cung Ðàn Văn Phụng
26 Paris by Night 26: Ðêm Hoa Ðăng - Sacrée Soirée 1
25 Paris by Night 25
24 Paris by Night 24: 10th Anniversary
23 Paris by Night 23: Thế Giới Muôn
22 Paris by Night 22: 40 Năm Âm Nhạc Lam Phương
21 Paris by Night 21: Tình Ca Ngô Thụy Miên
20 Paris by Night 20
19 Paris by Night 19: Phạm Duy - Tác Phẩm và Con Người
18 Paris by Night 18
17 Paris by Night 17
16 Paris by Night 16
15 Paris by Night 15
14 Paris by Night 14
13 Paris by Night Đặc Biệt
12 Paris by Night 12
11 Paris by Night 11
10 Paris by Night 10
9 Paris by Night 9
8 Paris by Night 8
7 Paris by Night 7
6 Paris by Night 6
5 Paris by Night 5
4 Paris by Night 4
3 Paris by Night 3
2 Paris by Night 2
1 Paris by Night

[edit] Trivia Facts

This is the cover of Paris by Night 67, the program to introduce the DVD format. It is an example of the colorful designs it offers.
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This is the cover of Paris by Night 67, the program to introduce the DVD format. It is an example of the colorful designs it offers.

[edit] 2002

Paris by Night 63: Dong Thoi Gian

Paris by Night 64: Dem Van Nghe Thinh Phong (VHS in 2002; DVD in 2006)

  • Features three famous Vietnamese composers: Tu Cong Phong, Tuan Khanh, and Vu Thanh An.
  • Filmed at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA.
  • Was an A. Smith & Co. Production program, directed by Kent Weed.

Paris by Night 65: Yeu (VHS in 2002; DVD version was released in 2004)

  • Is one of the recurring "duets" special.

Paris by Night 66: Nguoi Tinh va Que Huong (VHS in 2002; DVD in 2003)

  • Features three famous Vietnamese composers: Tran Trinh, Nhat Ngan, and Ngo Thuy Mien.

Paris by Night 67: In San Jose (DVD and VHS)

  • Is the first Paris by Night program to be introduced onto DVD format.
  • Was nominated for an American Choreography Award for choreographer Shanda Sawyer's work in this program.
  • Was filmed at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, CA.
  • Was an A. Smith & Co. Production program, directed by Kent Weed.

[edit] 2003

Paris by Night 68: Nua Vang Trang (DVD and VHS)

  • Was filmed at Knott's Berry Farm.
  • Was an A. Smith & Co. Production program, directed by Kent Weed.

Paris by Night 69: No Tinh (DVD and VHS)

  • Is one of the recurring "duets" special.

Paris by Night 70: Thu Ca (DVD and VHS)

  • Features three famous Vietnamese composers: Pham Manh Cuong, Le Dinh, and Truong Sa.
  • Concludes the release of Paris by Night programs on VHS format.

Paris by Night 71: 20th Anniversary Paris by Night (DVD only)

  • Celebrates the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Paris by Night show.
  • Is considered to be one of the "fastest-selling Vietnamese specials" in Little Saigon.
  • Was filmed at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, CA.
  • Was an A. Smith & Co. Production program, directed by Kent Weed.

[edit] 2004

Paris by Night 72: Tieng Hat Tu Nhip Tim (DVD only)

Paris by Night 73: Song Ca Dac Biet - The Best of Duets (DVD only)

Paris by Night 74: Hoa Buom Ngay Xua (DVD only)

  • Features three famous Vietnamese composers, Nguyen Hien, Huynh Anh, and Song Ngoc.
  • Was filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto.

Paris by Night 75: Ve Mien Vien Dong - Journey to the Far East (DVD only)

  • Was filmed at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, CA on August 28, 2004.
  • Released on DVD on December 10, 2004.

[edit] 2005

Paris by Night 76: Xuan Tha Huong (DVD only)

Paris by Night 77: 30 Nam Vien Xu (DVD only)

Paris by Night 78: Duong Xua (DVD only)

  • Features three famous Vietnamese composers: Quoc Dung, Chau Ky, Tung Giang.
  • Was filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto on June 11, 2005.
  • Released on DVD on August 11, 2005.

Paris by Night 79: Dreams (DVD only)

  • Is one of the recurring "duets" special.
  • Was filmed at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, CA, on August 20, 2005.
  • Released on DVD on Thanksgiving 2005.

[edit] 2006

Paris by Night 80: Tet Khap Moi Nha (DVD only)

  • Celebrates the Lunar New Year.
  • Is a continuation of Paris by Night 76: Xuan Tha Huong, released in 2005.
  • Was filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto on October 29, 2005.
  • Released on DVD on January 16, 2006.

Paris by Night 81: Am Nhac Khong Bien Gioi 2 (DVD only)

Paris by Night 82: Tieu Vuong Hoi (DVD only)

  • Is dedicated to Vietnamese comedy skits and acts.
  • Was filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto on March 25, 2006.
  • Released on DVD on June 22, 2006.

Paris by Night 83: Nhung Khuc Hat An Tinh (DVD only)

  • Features three famous Vietnamese composers: Xuan Tien, Thanh Son & Nguyen Anh 9.
  • Was filmed at Charles M. Schulz Theatre in Knott's Berry Farm on May 27, 2006.
  • Released on DVD on September 21, 2006, with an unsurpassed 3 disc packaging.

Paris by Night 84: In Atlanta - Passport to Music & Fashion (DVD only)

  • Features appearances by Vietnamese fashion designers such as Chloe Dao and is one of the recurring "duets" specials.
  • Is a continuation of Paris by Night 57: Thời Trang & Âm Nhạc, released in 2000 on VHS format.
  • Was filmed at the Atlanta Civic Center on July 2, 2006.
  • Released on DVD on December 7 2006.

[edit] 2007

Paris by Night 85: Mùa Xuân Kỷ Niệm (DVD only)

  • Celebrates the Lunar New Year.
  • Is a continuation of Paris by Night 80: Tet Khap Moi Nha, released in 2005.
  • Was filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto on October 21, 2006.
  • Planned to be released early 2007 for the upcoming Lunar New Year.

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