The Best of Broadway 39 years old
A tribute to the American Musical Theatre.
Tom Bosley hosts a tribute to the American musical theater taped before a live audience featuring dozens of stars recreating their original performances. Among the show-stoppers are Chita Rivera's Spanish Rose dance in "Bye, Bye, Bireie," Ray Walston as the Devil in "Damn Yankees," Nell Carter singing the Fats Waller classic "Cash for Trash" from "Ain't Misbehavin," Glynis Johns with "Send in the Clowns" from "A Little Night Music," Barry Bostwick from "Grease," and many more.
Credits
The Best of Broadway Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Alexis Smith She was 63, 72 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Diahann Carroll She was 49, 84 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Debbie Reynolds She was 53, 84 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Ethel Merman She was 77, 76 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Nell Carter She was 36, 54 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Donna McKechnie She was 44, now 84 years old | as Herself |
The Best of Broadway Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Robert Iscove as Director. He was 37 (now 77) years old | Directing |
| Ken Shapiro as Writer. He was 42 (75) years old when He died | Writing |
| Michael Brandman as Writer. | Writing |
The Best of Broadway (39 years)
A tribute to the American Musical Theatre.
- Release day: Friday, May 24, 1985
- Runtime: 113 minutes