Overview
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.
DirectorDwight Hemion
WritersTom Eyen, Rod Warren, Buz Kohan, Bette Midler, Bruce Vilanch, Jerry Blatt, Pat McCormick
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LanguageEnglish
Production companiesCBS Studios
TaglineBette's first major network special.
