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The Barry Manilow Special
The Barry Manilow Special
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  2. The Barry Manilow Special

The Barry Manilow Special

1977
1h
Music

Status

Released

Release

1977

Runtime

1h

Storyline

"Barry Manilow's first Television Special on ABC-TV."

Join Barry "live" on-stage at Ravinia Music Festival in Chicago...and "live" on the streets of New York City with special guest star Penny Marshall. The special was broadcast to record-breaking ratings on ABC in 1977 when more than 34 million people tuned in to see Barry's first national TV showcase. At the 1977 Emmys, Manilow and the program won Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Mar 2, 1977
Languages
English
Director
Steve Binder
Steve Binder
Production
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow

Himself

Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Waitress

Debra Byrd

Debra Byrd

Lady Flash

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