The Woody Allen Special (1969)
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.
Director: Alan Handley
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Woody Allen as Self / Various |
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Billy Graham as Self |
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Candice Bergen as Self |
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Tony Randall as Self |
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Billy Davis Jr. as Self |
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Marilyn McCoo as Self |
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Florence LaRue as Self |
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Lamonte McLemore as Self |
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Ronald Townson as Self |
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Barney Martin as Self |
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Joe Silver as Self |
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Sammy Smith as Self |
| Sound | Elliot Lawrence | Conductor |
| Production | Jack Rollins | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Marvin Hamlisch | Music |
| Production | James S. Stanley | Associate Producer |
| Writing | Woody Allen | Writer |
| Production | Alan Handley | Producer |
| Directing | Alan Handley | Director |
| Production | Charles H. Joffe | Executive Producer |