The Beatrice Arthur Special
| The Beatrice Arthur Special | |
|---|---|
| Written by |
Hal Goldman Saul Ilson Jeffrey Barron |
| Directed by |
Jeff Margolis Howard Morris |
| Presented by | Beatrice Arthur |
| Starring |
Beatrice Arthur Rock Hudson Melba Moore Wayland Flowers & Madame |
| Music by | Bob Rozario |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Saul Ilson |
| Editor(s) | Andy Zall |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Saul Ilson Productions |
| Distributor | CBS |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | January 19, 1980 |
The Beatrice Arthur Special is a 1980 American variety television special hosted by and starring Beatrice Arthur in her first prime time television special. It was originally broadcast on CBS on January 19, 1980 at 10:00 pm ET/PT.[1]
Overview
A musical comedy revue that showcased the singing, acting and comedic talents of Beatrice Arthur with guest stars Rock Hudson, Melba Moore, Wayland Flowers and his puppet character Madame in a series of musical numbers and comedy sketches.[2]
Featured songs and skits
- "If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight)" – Beatrice Arthur
- "Hey There, Good Times" – Beatrice Arthur, Rock Hudson, Melba Moore, Wayland Flowers & Madame
- A comedy bit featuring Beatrice Arthur dressing up as various celebrities
- A comedy sketch between Beatrice Arthur and Madame, including the song "A Good Man is Hard to Find"
- A comedy sketch featuring Beatrice Arthur at a funeral for her philandering husband
- "How Long Has This Been Going On?" – Beatrice Arthur
- "Everybody Today is Turning On" – Beatrice Arthur and Rock Hudson
- A comedy sketch featuring Beatrice Arthur as Steve Martin's mother with special appearances by David Sheehan and Conrad Bain
- A medley from Ain't Misbehavin' – Beatrice Arthur and Melba Moore:
- "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter"
- "Ain’t Misbehavin'"
- "'T Ain't Nobody's Bizness"
- Beatrice Arthur and Rock Hudson in a sketch as a married couple celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary
- A sketch featuring Beatrice Arthur as a new-age preacher with Rock Hudson and Melba Moore
- "Saved" – Beatrice Arthur, Rock Hudson, Melba Moore and Madame
- "The Way I See It" – Beatrice Arthur
References
- ↑ John J. O’Connor (January 18, 1980). "TV Weekend Laughter Is Magic for Beatrice Arthur". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
- ↑ Phil Hall (March 26, 2004). "The Bootleg Files: The Beatrice Arthur Special". Film Threat. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
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