The Woody Allen Special
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| The Woody Allen Special | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Stand-up comedy Variety special |
| Written by | Woody Allen |
| Directed by | Alan Handley |
| Starring | Woody Allen Candice Bergen The 5th Dimension Rev. Billy Graham |
| Music by | Marvin Hamlish Elliot Lawrence |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Charles H. Joffe Jack Rollins |
| Producer | Alan Handley |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | September 21, 1969 |
The Woody Allen Special is a television special that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1969, starring stand-up comedian Woody Allen.[1][2] 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 The Reverend Billy Graham as they talk about religion, faith, and each other. The musical group The 5th Dimension serves as the musical guest.
- Woody Allen as host
- Candice Bergen as various roles
- The 5th Dimension as musical guest
- Billy Graham as special guest
- Barney Martin
- Tony Randall
Summary
The special opens with a standup monologue routine given by Allen where he talks about growing up in Brooklyn, his relatives, sex, death, and his recent Broadway work with Play It Again, Sam.
Following features three sketches starring Allen and Bergen:
- Play rehearsal sketch
- "Cupid's Shaft"
- "An Original Folk Tale"
Allen shows a short film he directed in form of a silent movie, similar to that of Charlie Chaplin or Harold Lloyd.
The 5th Dimension plays a medley of their hits "Workin' On A Groovy Thing" and "Wedding Bell Blues”.
Following that Allen has a respectful yet comedic conversation with guest Billy Graham.
