Mame (1974) [Blu-ray] : Lucille Ball, Robert Preston, Beatrice Arthur, Bruce Davison, Joyce Van Patten, Don Porter, Audrey Christie, Jane Connell, Gene Saks

You’re invited to party hearty – and in fabulous style – with this lavish 1974 screen version of the beloved Broadway musical.

Lucille Ball brings star sparkle to the title role, a high-lying grande dame who’s outlandishly eccentric and, when suddenly faced with raising an orphaned nephew, fiercely loving.

Veterans of the New York stage original join her: Beatrice Arthur as best friend Vera, Jane Connell as prim governessAgnes, choreographer Onna White and director Gene Saks.

As Mame’s husband Beauregard, Robert Preston (The Music Man) sings “Loving You,” written specially for the film.

Jerry Herman’s songs, from “It’s Today” to “We Need a Little Christmas” to “If He Walked into My Life,” rank among the best show tunes ever.

For a grand time, bring home Mame.