The Mama Cass Television Program
“Mama Cass brings groovy to prime time.”
Synopsis
"Mama" Cass Elliott of 1960s vocal group The Mamas and the Papas stars in this television variety special, performing comic sketches with Buddy Hackett and other Hollywood stars and singing solo versions of hit songs such as "California Dreamin'." Filmed in 1969 as a pilot for a series that never came to pass, this groovy, fun-filled show also features performances from other '60s music icons: Joni Mitchell, Mary Travers and John Sebastian.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sid Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- John Brent, Severn Darden
- Original Title
- The Mama Cass Television Program
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Landers-Roberts Productions, Chuck Barris Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sid Smith
John Brent, Severn Darden
Chuck Barris, Saul Turteltaub
Department Leadership Roster
John Brent
Writer
Sid Smith
Director
Severn Darden
Writer
Saul Turteltaub
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mama Cass Television Program
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What is The Mama Cass Television Program about?
"Mama" Cass Elliott of 1960s vocal group The Mamas and the Papas stars in this television variety special, performing comic sketches with Buddy Hackett and other Hollywood stars and singing solo versions of hit songs such as "California Dreamin'." Filmed in 1969 as a pilot for a series that never came to pass, this groovy, fun-filled show also features performances from other '60s music icons: Joni Mitchell, Mary Travers and John Sebastian.
Who directed The Mama Cass Television Program?
The Mama Cass Television Program was directed by Sid Smith.
Who stars in The Mama Cass Television Program?
The principal cast of The Mama Cass Television Program includes Cass Elliot, Barbara Bain, Martin Landau, Buddy Hackett, Joni Mitchell.
When was The Mama Cass Television Program released and how long is it?
The Mama Cass Television Program was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.