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Writer:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s

1. Gardel, 2008 (2009) (pre-production) (writer)
   
   
2. The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV) (writer)
3. The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV) (writer)
4. Naked Boys Singing (2007) (writer)
5. The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (2007) (TV) (writer)
6. The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV) (writer)
7. Comic Relief 2006 (2006) (TV) (head writer)
8. The 58th Annual Tony Awards (2004) (TV) (writer)
   ... aka The 2004 Tony Awards (USA)
9. The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV) (special material written by)
10. TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (2003) (TV) (writer)
    ... aka 1st Annual TV Land Awards (USA: short title)
11. The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002) (TV) (special material written by)
12. 15th Annual American Comedy Awards (2001) (TV) (writer)
13. Hollywood Salutes Bruce Willis: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2000) (TV) (writer)
14. 14th Annual American Comedy Awards (2000) (TV) (writer)
    
    
15. American Fashion Awards (1999) (TV) (writer)
16. The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1999) (TV) (writer)
17. "Hollywood Squares" (1998) TV series (unknown episodes)
    ... aka "H²" (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "H2: Hollywood Squares" (USA: fifth season title)
18. Comic Relief VIII (1998) (TV) (writer)
19. The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) (special material)
20. The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards (1998) (TV) (writer)
21. The 1997 World Music Awards (1997) (TV) (writer)
22. The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) (special material)
23. Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (1997) (TV) (writer)
24. The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996) (TV) (writer)
25. The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (1996) (TV) (writer)
26. The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards (1996) (TV) (writer)
27. TV Laughs at Life (1995) (TV) (writer)
28. The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV) (writer)
29. 1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1995) (TV) (writer)
30. Elvis: The Tribute (1994) (TV) (writer)
31. The 8th Annual American Comedy Awards (1994) (TV) (writer)
32. The 66th Annual Academy Awards (1994) (TV) (special material)
33. The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992) (TV) (special material)
34. The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (1992) (TV) (writer)
35. Laughing Back: Comedy Takes a Stand (1992) (TV) (story) (teleplay)
36. The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991) (TV) (special material)
37. The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (1991) (TV) (writer)
38. America's Dance Honors (1990) (TV) (writer)
39. The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards (1990) (TV) (writer)
    
    
40. The Cheech Show (1988) (TV) (writer)
41. Las Vegas: An All-Star 75th Anniversary (1987) (TV) (writer)
42. Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987) (TV) (writer)
43. "Dolly" (1987) TV series (unknown episodes)
44. Divine Madness! (1980) (writer)
    ... aka Bette Midler Is Divine Madness (Canada: English title: festival title)
45. "Omnibus" (1980) TV series (unknown episodes)
    
    
46. Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977) (TV) (writer)
47. "The Brady Bunch Hour" (9 episodes, 1976-1977)
        - Episode #1.8 (1977) TV episode (writer)
        - Episode #1.7 (1977) TV episode (writer)
        - Episode #1.6 (1977) TV episode (writer)
        - Episode #1.5 (1977) TV episode (writer)
        - Episode #1.4 (1977) TV episode (writer)
          (4 more)
48. The Barry Manilow Special (1977) (TV) (writer)
49. The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976) (TV) (writer)
50. The Bette Midler Show (1976) (TV) (writer) (as Bruce Vilanche)
    

Actor:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s

1. Sister Mary (2009) (post-production) .... Farmer Jake
2. Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! (2009) (completed) .... Max
   
   
3. The A-List Awards (2009) (TV)
4. "Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World" .... Bruce Bandersnatch (1 episode, 2008)
       - Death of a Lesbian Bed (2008) TV episode (voice) .... Bruce Bandersnatch
5. Tru Loved (2008) .... Uncle Daniel
6. Orlando's Bed and Breakfast (2007) (TV) .... Hymie
7. "The Proud Family" .... Tristan the Magician (1 episode, 2001)
       - Tiger Whisperer (2001) TV episode (voice) .... Tristan the Magician
8. Circuit (2001) .... Theater Stage Manager
   
   
9. Love Can Be Murder (1992) (TV) .... Bernie
   ... aka Kindred Spirits
10. "Rachel Gunn, R.N." .... Patient (1 episode, 1992)
        - The Pet Peeve (1992) TV episode .... Patient
11. Fourth Story (1991) (TV) .... Flower salesman
    ... aka Basic Deception
    ... aka Deadly Identity (UK)
    
    
12. It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (1989) (TV) .... Philpot
    ... aka The Nearly Wasn't Christmas (USA)
13. The Drifter (1988) .... Cook
14. The Cheech Show (1988) (TV) .... Louella Fella
15. The Morning After (1986) .... Bartender
16. "Santa Barbara" (1984) TV series .... Hippie priest (unknown episodes)
17. The Ice Pirates (1984) .... Wendon
18. Breathless (1983) .... Man with Purse
    ... aka A Bout de Souffle Made in USA
19. "Bosom Buddies" .... Customer #2 (1 episode, 1981)
        - Kip Quits (1981) TV episode .... Customer #2
    
    
20. Mahogany (1975) .... Dress Manufacturer
    

Producer:

• In Production
• 1990s

1. Gardel, 2008 (2009) (pre-production) (producer)
   
   
2. "The Paula Poundstone Show" (producer) (1 episode, 1993)
       - Episode dated 30 October 1993 (1993) TV episode (producer)
   

Miscellaneous Crew:

1. "Fired Up" (1997) TV series (creative consultant) (unknown episodes)
2. The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV) (special material)
   

Soundtrack:

1. The 58th Annual Tony Awards (2004) (TV) (lyrics: "No One Mourns the Wicked")
   ... aka The 2004 Tony Awards (USA)
   

Self:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. House of Numbers (2009) .... Himself
2. "The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
       - Drivers 8 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
3. Spring Breakdown (2009) .... Himself - Celebrity Judge
4. "GSN Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
       - Bruce Vilanch (2008) TV episode .... Himself
5. "Sex: The Revolution" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2008)
       - Tainted Love (2008) TV episode .... Himself
       - Do Your Own Thing (2008) TV episode .... Himself
       - The Big Bang (2008) TV episode .... Himself
       - Save It for Marriage (2008) TV episode .... Himself
6. "Living with Ed" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
       - Green Man on Campus (2008) TV episode .... Himself
7. Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon (2008) .... Himself
8. You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) .... Himself
9. Laughing Matters... The Men (2008) (V) .... Himself
10. 20 Greatest Oscar Moments (2008) (TV) .... Himself
11. 11th Annual Ribbon of Hope Celebration (2008) (TV) .... Himself
12. "Jury Duty" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2007)
        - My Roommate Walked, Now He's All Talk (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Was Charged Double for Stereo Trouble (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - You Sold My Truck, Now I Am Out of Luck (2007) TV episode .... Himself
13. 10th Annual Ribbon of Hope Celebration (2007) (TV) .... Himself
14. "Wisecrack" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack: Part 2 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
15. "Under the Pink Carpet" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - The NEXT Awards (2006) TV episode .... Himself
16. The Making of Michael Lucas' 'Dangerous Liaisons' (2006) (V) .... Bruce Vilanch
17. "Gameshow Marathon" .... Himself - Panelist (1 episode, 2006)
        - Match Game (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Panelist
18. Gotta Get Off This Merry Go Round: Sex, Dolls and Showtunes (2006) (V) .... Himself
19. The Divine Ms. Susann (2006) (V) .... Himself
20. Queer Duck: The Movie (2006) (V) (voice) .... Himself
21. 17th Annual GLAAD Media Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself
22. 10 Ways to Be a Cover Story Couple (2006) (TV) .... Himself
23. "Celebrity Fit Club" .... Himself (8 episodes, 2006)
    ... aka "Celebrity Fit Club 2" (USA: second season title)
    ... aka "Celebrity Fit Club USA" (UK)
    ... aka "Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp" (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka "Celebrity Fit Club: Men vs. Women" (USA: fifth season title)
        - The Finale (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Jeff's Tearful Return (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Gunnar's Hair Cut (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Chastity's Workout Ambush (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Why Countess Is Crying (2006) TV episode .... Himself
          (3 more)
24. "Biography" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2006)
        - Steve Martin (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Bette Midler (2004) TV episode .... Himself
25. Fucking with the Stars (2006) (V) .... Himself - Non-sexual role
    ... aka Coco LaChine's Fucking with the Stars (USA: complete title)
26. QTN Holiday Reel (2005) (TV) .... Himself
27. Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words (2005) (TV) .... Himself
28. "Dokument: Humor" (2005) TV series .... Himself
29. "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Every Dog Had His Day (2005) TV episode .... Himself
30. Inside TV Land: Tickled Pink (2005) (TV) .... Himself
31. The Aristocrats (2005) .... Himself
    ... aka The @r!$t* (r@t$ (USA: promotional title)
32. Dangerous Liaisons (2005) (V) (uncredited) .... Himself - Non-sexual Role
    ... aka Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons (USA: complete title)
33. E! 101 Most Awesome Moments in Entertainment (2004) (TV) .... Himself
34. "Balderdash" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 13 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
35. "Pyramid" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2004)
    ... aka "The $100,000 Pyramid" (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 11 May 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 3 November 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
36. Naked Fame (2004) .... Himself
37. CMT: 20 Really Embarrassing Video Moments (2004) (TV) .... Himself
38. The Award Show Awards Show (2003) (TV) .... Himself
39. "Hollywood Squares" .... Regular / ... (354 episodes, 1998-2003)
    ... aka "H²" (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "H2: Hollywood Squares" (USA: fifth season title)
        - Episode dated 24 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 23 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 22 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 21 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 20 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
          (349 more)
40. 100 Years of Hope and Humor (2003) (TV) .... Himself
41. "Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top" (2003) TV mini-series .... Himself
42. "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka "The Late Late Show" (USA: short title)
        - Episode dated 17 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
43. The Disco Ball... A 30-Year Celebration (2003) (TV) .... Himself
44. "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Doris Roberts (2002) TV episode .... Himself
45. Iron Chef USA: Holiday Showdown (2001) (TV) .... Judge
46. Call Me Claus (2001) (TV) .... Himself
47. I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (2001) (TV) .... Comedy writer
48. 10 Attitudes (2001) .... Himself
49. Queen of the Whole Wide World (2001) .... Master of Ceremonies
50. "The Simpsons" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Pokey Mom (2001) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
51. The Boys of Manchester: On the Set of Queer as Folk (2000) (TV) .... Himself (introduction)
    
    
52. "The Martin Short Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Episode #1.9 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
53. Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Jackie's Back: Portrait of a Diva (USA)
54. Get Bruce (1999) .... Himself
    ... aka Get Bruce! (USA: promotional title)
55. "Behind the Music" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
    ... aka "VH1's Behind the Music" (USA)
        - Bette Midler (1999) TV episode .... Himself
56. "The Nanny" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Making Whoopi (1998) TV episode .... Himself
    
    
57. Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987) (TV) .... Himself
58. "The Midnight Special" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
        - Episode #8.13 (1980) TV episode .... Himself
    

Archive Footage:

1. Late Night with Conan O'Brien: The Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (2004) (V) (uncredited) .... Himself