Standing Room Only: Diana Ross 43 years old

Diana Ross concert at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in 1979 is one of those legendary live shows.

If ever there’s a moment that brilliantly and perfectly illustrates the star-power possessed by Diana Ross, it is the opening of her 1978-1979 stage show, captured on tape for this Home Box Office television special. Beginning with the star’s face projected on a large screen, mouthing the words to her #1 hit “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” the scene cuts to Miss Ross (draped in furs and jewels, of course) sauntering down a white, almost surreal staircase. At the bottom of the stairs – during the joyous, climactic crescendo of the song – she suddenly bursts from the screen and onto the stage, greeted by the screams and cheers of an overwhelmed audience. Those lucky enough to be at these shows literally watched a superstar come to life before their eyes; incredibly, the impact is equally great when watched on a television screen decades later.

Credits

Standing Room Only: Diana Ross Cast

Name Character
Diana Ross She was 36, now 80 years old as Herself
Marvin Gaye He was 41, 44 years old when he died as Himself
Tracee Ellis Ross She was 8, now 51 years old as Herself
Rhonda Ross Kendrick She was 9, now 52 years old as Herself

Standing Room Only: Diana Ross Crew

Name Department
Marty Callner as Director. He was 31 (now 74) years old Directing
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross poster
Standing Room Only: Diana Ross (43 years)

Diana Ross concert at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in 1979 is one of those legendary live shows.

  • Release day: Saturday, January 31, 1981
  • Runtime: 76 minutes