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The Woody Allen Special

1969-09-21 · 60 min · ★ 4.8

Comedy · TV Movie

The Woody Allen Special is a television special that premiered on CBS on 21 September 1969. Allen hosted and wrote the television special show in which he opens with a standup monologue and acts in a series of comedy skits alongside actress Candice Bergen. He also has a conversation with guest and southern Baptist preacher Rev. Billy Graham as they talk about religion, faith, and each other. The musical group The 5th Dimension serves as the musical guest.

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Directors
Alan Handley
Production companies
Heywood-Hillary Productions, CBS Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Woody AllenWoody AllenSelf / Various
Billy GrahamBilly GrahamSelf
Candice BergenCandice BergenSelf
Tony RandallTony RandallSelf
Billy Davis Jr.Billy Davis Jr.Self
Marilyn McCooMarilyn McCooSelf
Florence LaRueSelf
Lamonte McLemoreSelf
Ronald TownsonSelf
Barney MartinBarney MartinSelf
Joe SilverJoe SilverSelf
Sammy SmithSammy SmithSelf

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