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The Woody Allen Special
The Woody Allen Special

The Woody Allen Special

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

3/10

Release Date

21 September 1969

Country

United States of America

Cast

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

Self / Various

Billy Graham

Billy Graham

Self

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Self

Tony Randall

Tony Randall

Self

Billy Davis Jr.

Billy Davis Jr.

Self

Marilyn McCoo

Marilyn McCoo

Self

Florence LaRue

Florence LaRue

Self

Lamonte McLemore

Lamonte McLemore

Self

Ronald Townson

Ronald Townson

Self

Barney Martin

Barney Martin

Self

Joe Silver

Joe Silver

Self

Sammy Smith

Sammy Smith

Self

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