The Beatrice Arthur Special
“Bea Arthur's 1980 television special.”
Synopsis
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.
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Rock Hudson performing Turnin' On with Beatrice Arthur.wmv
Type: Clip • Published 2012-03-16
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Margolis, Howard Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Goldman, Saul Ilson, Jeffrey Barron
- Original Title
- The Beatrice Arthur Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Saul Ilson Productions Inc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Margolis, Howard Morris
Hal Goldman, Saul Ilson, Jeffrey Barron
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Margolis
Director
Howard Morris
Director
Hal Goldman
Writer
Saul Ilson
Writer
Jeffrey Barron
Writer
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 The Beatrice Arthur Special about?
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.
Who directed The Beatrice Arthur Special?
The Beatrice Arthur Special was directed by Jeff Margolis, Howard Morris.
Who stars in The Beatrice Arthur Special?
The principal cast of The Beatrice Arthur Special includes Bea Arthur, Rock Hudson, Melba Moore, Wayland Flowers.
When was The Beatrice Arthur Special released and how long is it?
The Beatrice Arthur Special was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beatrice Arthur Special?
The Beatrice Arthur Special holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).