The Beatrice Arthur Special

The Beatrice Arthur Special
Written by Hal Goldman
Saul Ilson
Jeffrey Barron
Directed by Jeff Margolis
Howard Morris
Presented by Beatrice Arthur
Starring Beatrice Arthur
Rock Hudson
Melba Moore
Wayland Flowers & Madame
Music by Bob Rozario
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Saul Ilson
Editor(s) Andy Zall
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) Saul Ilson Productions
Release
Original network CBS
Original release January 19, 1980 (1980-01-19)

The Beatrice Arthur Special is a 1980 American comedy-variety television special hosted by and starring Beatrice Arthur in her first prime time special. It was originally broadcast as a "CBS Special Presentation" on January 19, 1980 at 10:00 pm ET/PT.[1]

Overview

A musical comedy revue that showcased the singing, acting and comedic talents of Beatrice Arthur with guest stars Rock Hudson, Melba Moore, Wayland Flowers and his puppet character Madame in a series of musical numbers and comedy sketches.[2]

  • "If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight)" – Beatrice Arthur
  • "Hey There, Good Times" – Beatrice Arthur, Rock Hudson, Melba Moore, Wayland Flowers & Madame
  • A comedy bit featuring Beatrice Arthur dressing up as various celebrities
  • A comedy sketch between Beatrice Arthur and Madame, including the song "A Good Man is Hard to Find"
  • A comedy sketch featuring Beatrice Arthur at a funeral for her philandering husband
  • "How Long Has This Been Going On?" – Beatrice Arthur
  • "Everybody Today is Turning On" – Beatrice Arthur and Rock Hudson
  • A comedy sketch featuring Beatrice Arthur as Steve Martin's mother with special appearances by David Sheehan and Conrad Bain
  • A medley from Ain't Misbehavin' – Beatrice Arthur and Melba Moore:
  • Beatrice Arthur and Rock Hudson in a sketch as a married couple celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary
  • A sketch featuring Beatrice Arthur as a new-age preacher with Rock Hudson and Melba Moore
  • "Saved" – Beatrice Arthur, Rock Hudson, Melba Moore and Madame
  • Finale: "The Way I See It" – Beatrice Arthur

References

  1. ↑ John J. O’Connor (January 18, 1980). "TV Weekend Laughter Is Magic for Beatrice Arthur". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
  2. ↑ Phil Hall (March 26, 2004). "The Bootleg Files: The Beatrice Arthur Special". Film Threat. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
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