Paris by Night

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Paris By Night
Format Music
Created by 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
No. of episodes 91 (as of 2008)
Production
Running time Approx. 4-5 Hours
Broadcast
Original run 1983 – present

Paris By Night is an on-going Vietnamese language musical variety show produced by the Vietnamese 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 and VHSs in Little Saigon shops throughout North America, 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, 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.[citation needed]

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
94 Paris by Night 94: 25th Anniversary
93 Paris by Night 93: ĐÊM MẦU HỒNG: KHIÊU VŨ CỦA NHỮNG NGÔI SAO - Celebrity Dancing
92 Paris by Night 92: Tình Ca Việt Nam - Nhạc Yêu Cầu
91 Paris by Night 91: Huế, Sàigòn, Hànội
90 Paris by Night 90: Chân Dung Người Phụ Nữ Việt Nam
89 Paris by Night 89: In Korea
88 Paris by Night 88: Lam Phương - Đường Về Quê Hương
87 Paris by Night 87: PBN Talent Show - Finals
86 Paris by Night 86: PBN Talent Show - Semi-Finals
85 Paris by Night 85: Xuân Trong 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 Far East
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
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: Tình Ðời Ca Sĩ
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:Dòng Ðời
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 Màu
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: Tuyệt Phẩm
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 13
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] Controversies

As an overseas Vietnamese production and classified as a "reactionary cultural product" by the Vietnamese government, Paris by Night cannot be legally purchased in Vietnam, although they can be easily obtained in the black market. It is also the subject of some controversies among the overseas Vietnamese population due to what some perceive as its support of the current government of Vietnam. Paris by Night 40, with the topic of motherhood, featured a song by the composer Trinh Cong Son. The song included a reenactment of a bombing during the Vietnam War and showed a mother grieving over the death of her child. Some were offended by the song's antiwar message while others see this as an indictment against American and South Vietnamese troops even though the scene did not make it clear which side was doing the bombing. After a boycott, Thuy Nga reissued Paris by Night 40 with the bombing scenes removed. Ironically, Paris by Night 40 is the most commercially successful production. The director of the segment, Luu Huynh, later went on to direct The White Silk Dress in Vietnam, a film with similar themes.

[edit] Trivia Facts

[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

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

Paris by Night 73: Song Ca Dac Biet - The Best of Duets

Paris by Night 74: Hoa Buom Ngay Xua

  • Features three famous Vietnamese composers, Nguyen Hien, Huynh Anh, and Song Ngoc.
  • Was filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto.
  • Released on DVD in September, 2004

Paris by Night 75: Ve Mien Vien Dong - Journey to the Far East

  • 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

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

Paris by Night 77: 30 Nam Vien Xu

Paris by Night 78: Duong Xua

  • 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

  • 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

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

  • 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

Paris by Night 82: Tieu Vuong Hoi

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

  • 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.
  • This would be the last time Thuynga uses the DVD cover in their packaging as they would discontinue it.
  • Released on DVD on January 25, 2007.

Paris by Night 86: Semi-Finals Talent Show 2007

  • Was filmed at the Charles M. Schulz Theatre in Knott's Berry Farm on February 8, 2007
  • The format of this show is different than any other Paris by Night show because there are fewer Paris by Night singers performing.
  • This show will have 13 finalists that have had to compete over the past year and there will only be one winner.
  • Viewers will be able to vote for their idol finalist at home.
  • Released on DVD April 12, 2007.

Paris by Night 87: Finals Talent Show 2007

  • Was filmed at the Charles M. Schulz Theatre in Knott's Berry Farm on February 10, 2007
  • This is the finals where the winner of the talent show was announced.
  • Released on DVD April 26, 2007.

Paris by Night 88: Lam Phuong - Duong Ve Que Huong

  • Was filmed on May 5, 2007 at The Hobby Center For the Performing Arts in downtown Houston.
  • Featured the famous Vietnamese composer Lam Phuong.
  • Released on DVD July 5, 2007.

Paris by Night 89: In Seoul, Korea

  • Was film on July 1, 2007 in Seoul, Korea.
  • Released on DVD on August 30, 2007.
  • Was the first paris by night to be directed by a Korean, Seounghyun Oh.

Paris by Night 90: Chan Dung Nguoi Phu Nu Viet Nam

[edit] 2008

Paris by Night 91: Huế, Sài Gòn, Hà Nội

  • Was filmed on January 12, 2008 and January 13, 2008 at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach.
  • Released on DVD March 27, 2008.

Paris by Night 92: Nhac Yeu Cau

  • Was filmed at the Charles M. Schulz Theatre in Knott's Berry Farm on May 10, 2008 and May 11, 2008.

Paris by Night 93: ĐÊM MẦU HỒNG - CELEBRITY DANCING KHIÊU VŨ CỦA NHỮNG NGÔI SAO

Paris by Night 94: 25th Anniversary

  • Will be filmed at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach, CA on September 21, 2008.

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