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The Beatrice Arthur Special
The Beatrice Arthur Special
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  2. The Beatrice Arthur Special

The Beatrice Arthur Special

1980
1h
Comedy
Music

Status

Released

Release

1980

Runtime

1h

Storyline

"Bea Arthur's 1980 television special."

The Beatrice Arthur Special was a prime time U.S. television special broadcast on CBS on January 19, 1980. The production centered around Bea Arthur, who was joined by guest stars Rock Hudson, Melba Moore and ventriloquist Wayland Flowers with his puppet Madame in a series of musical numbers and comedy sketches.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Jan 19, 1980
Languages
English
Director
Jeff Margolis
Howard Morris
Howard Morris
Production
Saul Ilson Productions Inc
Saul Ilson Productions Inc
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Bea Arthur

Bea Arthur

Herself

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

Himself

Melba Moore

Melba Moore

Herself

Wayland Flowers

Wayland Flowers

Himself

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