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The Woody Allen Special
4.8 / 10• 1969• 1h 0m•NR• English
ComedyTV Movie
Storyline
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 & Crew
Woody Allen
Self / Various
Lead
Billy Graham
Self
Candice Bergen
Self
Tony Randall
Self
Billy Davis Jr.
Self
Marilyn McCoo
Self
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Florence LaRue
Self
LM
Lamonte McLemore
Self
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alan Handley's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Woody Allen Special is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
