TCB
“The Supremes, and The Temptations sing their greatest hits of the 60s plus some unforgettable standards.”
Synopsis
TCB is a 1968 television special produced by Motown Productions and George Schlatter–Ed Friendly Productions of Laugh-In fame. The special is a musical revue starring Motown's two most popular groups at the time, Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations. Containing a combination of showtunes, specially prepared numbers, and popular Motown hits, the special was taped before a live studio audience in September 1968 and originally broadcast December 9, 1968 on NBC, sponsored by the Timex watch corporation. The title of the program uses a then-popular acronym, "TCB", which stands for "Taking Care of Business".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Warren
- Screenplay & Story
- Buz Kohan, Bill Angelos
- Original Title
- TCB
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- NBC, George Schlatter-Ed Friendly Productions, Motown Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Warren
Buz Kohan, Bill Angelos
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Warren
Director
Buz Kohan
Writer
Bill Angelos
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is TCB about?
TCB is a 1968 television special produced by Motown Productions and George Schlatter–Ed Friendly Productions of Laugh-In fame. The special is a musical revue starring Motown's two most popular groups at the time, Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations. Containing a combination of showtunes, specially prepared numbers, and popular Motown hits, the special was taped before a live studio audience in September 1968 and originally broadcast December 9, 1968 on NBC, sponsored by the Timex watch corporation. The title of the program uses a then-popular acronym, "TCB", which stands for "Taking Care of Business".
Who directed TCB?
TCB was directed by Mark Warren.
Who stars in TCB?
The principal cast of TCB includes Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong, Otis Williams, Eddie Kendricks.
When was TCB released and how long is it?
TCB was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for TCB?
TCB holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).