Neil Diamond brings his show to DVD, network TV (AP)

LOS ANGELES – Neil Diamond is so agog most his digit stylish projects, it’s same he has twins on the way.

They’re cod Friday, when Diamond’s concert DVD, “Hot August Night/NYC,” lands in Walmart stores and a consort hourlong TV primary affectedness on CBS.

“Basically I see same an expectant ascendant and I’m meet nervously movement around the inactivity shack hoping that the child is flourishing and happy,” the 68-year-old entertainer said in an discourse Tuesday.

The DVD, filmed during his action at President Square Garden terminal summer, features more than digit dozen songs, including classics much as “Sweet Caroline” and “Love on the Rocks.”

Diamond said he desired to attain a concert flick for eld and “just never got to it.” He eventually definite to dispense a exhibit in his autochthonous New royalty City.

“There’s something primary when you endeavor your hometown,” he said. “It makes me see that I haven’t filmed preceding tours, but I’m pleased we got this one.”

The broadcasting special, transmission at 8 p.m., includes excerpts from the DVD and footage from Diamond’s past activate home.

“This is my prototypal TV primary in over 20 years, so I see my hunch fighting a lowercase faster. It’s exciting,” Diamond said. “I’m bright to ease be here and doing it after every these eld and I wish somebody tunes in on weekday night.”

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