The Barry Manilow Special
“Barry Manilow's first Television Special on ABC-TV.”
Synopsis
Join Barry "live" on-stage at Ravinia Music Festival in Chicago...and "live" on the streets of New York City with special guest star Penny Marshall. The special was broadcast to record-breaking ratings on ABC in 1977 when more than 34 million people tuned in to see Barry's first national TV showcase. At the 1977 Emmys, Manilow and the program won Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Binder
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Vilanch, Steve Binder, Alan Thicke
- Original Title
- The Barry Manilow Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Binder
Bruce Vilanch, Steve Binder, Alan Thicke
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Bruce Vilanch
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Steve Binder
Writer
Steve Binder
Director
Alan Thicke
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 The Barry Manilow Special about?
Join Barry "live" on-stage at Ravinia Music Festival in Chicago...and "live" on the streets of New York City with special guest star Penny Marshall. The special was broadcast to record-breaking ratings on ABC in 1977 when more than 34 million people tuned in to see Barry's first national TV showcase. At the 1977 Emmys, Manilow and the program won Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music.
Who directed The Barry Manilow Special?
The Barry Manilow Special was directed by Steve Binder.
Who stars in The Barry Manilow Special?
The principal cast of The Barry Manilow Special includes Barry Manilow, Penny Marshall, Debra Byrd.
When was The Barry Manilow Special released and how long is it?
The Barry Manilow Special was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Barry Manilow Special?
The Barry Manilow Special holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).