The Woody Allen Special (1969)

4.8/10 • 60 min • Comedy TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

Woody Allen

Self / Various

Billy Graham

Self

Candice Bergen

Self

Tony Randall

Self

Billy Davis Jr.

Self

Marilyn McCoo

Self

Barney Martin

Self

Joe Silver

Self

Sammy Smith

Self

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