The Orson Welles Show
Synopsis
An unsold 1979 television talk-show pilot hosted by Orson Welles, blending interviews, audience interaction, staged segments, and magic performances, filmed between 1978 and 1979 but never broadcast or developed into a series.
Top Cast
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Orson Welles
Self
Burt Reynolds
Self
Jim Henson
Self / Kermit the Frog (voice)
Frank Oz
Self / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle (voice)
Dave Goelz
Gonzo (voice)
Angie Dickinson
Self
Shawn Stevens
Self
Joseph McBride
Member of Studio Audience
Joe Dante
Member of Studio Audience
Allen Bracken
Robert the Assistant
Bob Greenberg
Gypsy Clarinetist
Michael Part
Gypsy Concertinist
Stanley Sheff
Gypsy Violinist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orson Welles, Stanley Sheff
- Screenplay & Story
- Orson Welles
- Original Title
- The Orson Welles Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orson Welles, Stanley Sheff
Orson Welles
Gary Graver
Stanley Sheff
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Sheff
Editor
Orson Welles
Director
Stanley Sheff
Director
Gary Graver
Director of Photography
Orson Welles
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Orson Welles Show
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What is The Orson Welles Show about?
An unsold 1979 television talk-show pilot hosted by Orson Welles, blending interviews, audience interaction, staged segments, and magic performances, filmed between 1978 and 1979 but never broadcast or developed into a series.
Who directed The Orson Welles Show?
The Orson Welles Show was directed by Orson Welles, Stanley Sheff.
Who stars in The Orson Welles Show?
The principal cast of The Orson Welles Show includes Orson Welles, Burt Reynolds, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz.
When was The Orson Welles Show released and how long is it?
The Orson Welles Show was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.