Ain't Misbehavin'
“One never knows... Do one?”
Synopsis
Ain't Misbehavin' is the televised version of the 1978 Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation celebrating the music, life and times of Thomas "Fats" Waller — featuring 29 songs written or inspired by him. The telecast won Emmy Awards for Nell Carter and André De Shields.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Mischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Maltby, Jr., Fats Waller, Murray Horwitz
- Original Title
- Ain't Misbehavin'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Mischer
Richard Maltby, Jr., Fats Waller, Murray Horwitz
Ed J. Brennan
Alvin Cooperman, Buddy Bregman
Department Leadership Roster
Ed J. Brennan
Editor
Randy Barcelo
Costume Design
Don Mischer
Director
Alvin Cooperman
Producer
Buddy Bregman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Ain't Misbehavin' about?
Ain't Misbehavin' is the televised version of the 1978 Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation celebrating the music, life and times of Thomas "Fats" Waller — featuring 29 songs written or inspired by him. The telecast won Emmy Awards for Nell Carter and André De Shields.
Who directed Ain't Misbehavin'?
Ain't Misbehavin' was directed by Don Mischer.
Who stars in Ain't Misbehavin'?
The principal cast of Ain't Misbehavin' includes Nell Carter, André De Shields, Ken Page, Charlayne Woodard, Armelia McQueen.
When was Ain't Misbehavin' released and how long is it?
Ain't Misbehavin' was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ain't Misbehavin'?
Ain't Misbehavin' holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).