The Beatrice Arthur Special

Bea Arthur's 1980 television special.

1980•1h 0m

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The Beatrice Arthur Special was a prime time U.S. television special broadcast on CBS on January 19, 1980. The production centered around Bea Arthur, who was joined by guest stars Rock Hudson, Melba Moore and ventriloquist Wayland Flowers with his puppet Madame in a series of musical numbers and comedy sketches.

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Production

Saul Ilson Productions Inc

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Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Bea Arthur

Herself

Rock Hudson

Himself

Melba Moore

Herself

Wayland Flowers

Himself

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