Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back (1977): Cast
Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back is a 1977 music documentary directed by Dwight Hemion, starring Dustin Hoffman, Emmett Kelly and Bette Midler. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Dwight Hemion
- Genres
- Music , Documentary , Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- CBS Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back About?
The premise of Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back without spoilers.
Midler’s first major network special aired in 1977, titled Ol’ Red Hair Is Back—a playful nod to Frank Sinatra’s Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back. The hour featured guest stars Dustin Hoffman and Emmett Kelly and presented sanitized versions of Midler’s concert material for TV audiences. The program earned her first Emmy for Outstanding Comedy‑Variety or Music Special.
Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- tv special
- comedienne
- song
- singing
- singer
- variety show
- clown
- concert film
Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back Cast
Dustin Hoffman leads the cast, with Emmett Kelly and Bette Midler. Directed by Dwight Hemion; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dwight Hemion
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Dustin Hoffman as themselves - Emmett Kelly as themselves
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Bette Midler as themselves - Sharon Redd as themselves
Also Starring in Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back
· 3 more- Donald York Themselves
- Merle Miller Themselves
- Robin Grean Themselves
More from Dwight Hemion
More films directed by Dwight Hemion: Snowden on Ice, The Earth Day Special, Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas and Barbra Streisand: One Voice.
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Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back?
Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back released?
Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back was released on December 7, 1977.
Who directed Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back?
Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back was directed by Dwight Hemion.
More films by Dwight Hemion Who is in the cast of Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back?
Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back stars Dustin Hoffman, Emmett Kelly and Bette Midler, among 7 credited actors.
Does Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back have a post-credit scene?
No. Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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