About this movie
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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Year
1977
Runtime
1h
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.5/10
Votes
4
Genre
Comedy, Music, TV Movie, Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
🎭 Comedy
🎭 Music
🎭 TV Movie
🎭 Documentary
🎬 Dwight Hemion
👤 Bette Midler
👤 Dustin Hoffman
👤 Emmett Kelly
variety show
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Questions about Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back
How long is Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back?
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back has a runtime of 1h (1 hour).
Who directed Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back?
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back was directed by Dwight Hemion and released in 1977.
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 (1977).
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.
What is the TMDB rating for Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back?
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back has a TMDB rating of 8.5/10 based on 4 votes.
