Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977)
Bette's first major network special.
In 1977, Bette Midler's first television special premiered, featuring guest stars Dustin Hoffman and Emmett Kelly. It went on to win Bette her first Emmy Award for Outstanding Special — Comedy-Variety or Music. To make the show palatable to home viewers, the special featured heavily cleaned up versions of the material Midler was performing at that time on stage. The title of the show, Ol' Red Hair is Back, was a takeoff on the title of Frank Sinatra's recent album Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back.
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Bette Midler
Self - Host
Dustin Hoffman
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Emmett Kelly
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Sharon Redd
Self - Harlette
Donald York
Self - Conductor
Merle Miller
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Robin Grean
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FAQ about Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back
What is Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back about?
In 1977, Bette Midler's first television special premiered, featuring guest stars Dustin Hoffman and Emmett Kelly. It went on to win Bette her first Emmy Award for Outstanding Special — Comedy-Variety or Music. To make the show palatable to home viewers, the special featured…
When was Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back released?
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back was released in 1977.
What genres does Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back belong to?
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back is categorised as Comedy, Music, TV Movie, Documentary.
Who stars in Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back?
The cast of Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back includes Bette Midler, Dustin Hoffman, Emmett Kelly, Sharon Redd, Donald York.