Gilda Live
“Things like this only happen in the movies.”
Synopsis
Gilda Radner is recorded during a live comedy concert. Radner's classic characters are seen in sketches that are sometimes more risque than when they appeared on television. During her breaks, the character Father Guido Sarducci takes the stage.
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Gilda Live - Original Television Spot (1980)
Type: Teaser • Published 2018-05-24
Top Cast
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Gilda Radner
Self / Various Characters
Don Novello
Father Guido Sarducci
Diana Grasselli
Rouge
Myriam Valle
Rouge
Maria Vidal
Rouge
Paul Shaffer
Don Kirshner / Arnie Schnachtman / Student Body President / The Candy Slice Group
Bob Christianson
Audition Scene Pianist
Nils Nichols
Roadie
Johnny Caruso
The Candy Slice Group
Howard Shore
The Candy Slice Group
G.E. Smith
The Candy Slice Group
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Beatts, Lorne Michaels, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Don Novello, Michael O'Donoghue, Gilda Radner, Paul Shaffer, Rosie Shuster, Alan Zweibel
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch, Cheryl Hardwick, Michael O'Donoghue, Paul Shaffer
- Original Title
- Gilda Live
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Nichols
Anne Beatts, Lorne Michaels, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Don Novello, Michael O'Donoghue, Gilda Radner, Paul Shaffer, Rosie Shuster, Alan Zweibel
Marvin Hamlisch, Cheryl Hardwick, Michael O'Donoghue, Paul Shaffer
Ellen Giffard, Lynzee Klingman, Muffie Meyer
Lorne Michaels, Ron Delsener
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Nichols
Director
Ellen Giffard
Editor
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
Anne Beatts
Writer
Lorne Michaels
Writer
Muffie Meyer
Editor
Marilyn Suzanne Miller
Writer
Don Novello
Writer
Michael O'Donoghue
Writer
Gilda Radner
Writer
Paul Shaffer
Writer
Rosie Shuster
Writer
Alan Zweibel
Writer
Lorne Michaels
Producer
Ron Delsener
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gilda Live
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What is Gilda Live about?
Gilda Radner is recorded during a live comedy concert. Radner's classic characters are seen in sketches that are sometimes more risque than when they appeared on television. During her breaks, the character Father Guido Sarducci takes the stage.
Who directed Gilda Live?
Gilda Live was directed by Mike Nichols.
Who stars in Gilda Live?
The principal cast of Gilda Live includes Gilda Radner, Don Novello, Diana Grasselli, Myriam Valle, Maria Vidal.
When was Gilda Live released and how long is it?
Gilda Live was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Gilda Live?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gilda Live was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, Cheryl Hardwick, Michael O'Donoghue, Paul Shaffer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gilda Live?
Gilda Live holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).