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 | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Saul Ilson |
| Editor | Andy Zall |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Saul Ilson Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| 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 Madame in a series of musical numbers and comedy sketches.[2]
Featured songs and skits
- Opening: "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 Good Man is Hard to Find" (Beatrice Arthur and Madame);
- 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;
- "Ain't Misbehavin' Medley" (Beatrice Arthur and Melba Moore);
- 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);
- Closing: "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.