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Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back

1h1977Dwight Hemion
IMDb: 8.6/10
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"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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What is Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977) 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 heavily cleaned up versions of the material Midler was performing at that time on stage. The title of the show, Ol' Red…

Who stars in Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back?

Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back stars Bette Midler (Self - Host), Dustin Hoffman (Self), Emmett Kelly (Self), Sharon Redd (Self - Harlette), Donald York (Self - Conductor). The film was directed by Dwight Hemion.

How long is Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back?

Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated N/A.

Is Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back worth watching?

Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back holds an IMDb rating of 8.6/10. Fans of Comedy, Music, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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