Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977)

Bette's first major network special.

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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.

Director: Dwight Hemion
Genre: Comedy, Music, TV Movie, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: CBS Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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variety show

More Films by Director: Dwight Hemion
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Music, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

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 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.
Who directed Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back?
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back was directed by Dwight Hemion.
Who stars in Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back?
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back stars Bette Midler, Dustin Hoffman, Emmett Kelly, Sharon Redd, Donald York, Merle Miller.
How long is Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back?
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back?
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back is a Comedy, Music, TV Movie, Documentary film.
Where was Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back produced?
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back was produced in United States of America.