Barbra Streisand and Other Musical Instruments (1973) (TV)

Director:

Dwight Hemion

Writers:

Larry Gelbart (dialogue written by)
Ken Welch (dialogue written by)
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Genre:

Music | Musical

Plot Keywords:

Musician | Makeup | Medley | Flamenco | Costume

Awards:

Won 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Barbra Streisand	...	Herself
Ray Charles	...	Himself
Martin Erlichman	...	Washing Machine Player

Directed by
Dwight Hemion

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Larry Gelbart		dialogue written by
Ken Welch		dialogue written by
Mitzie Welch		dialogue written by

Produced by
Martin Erlichman	....	executive producer
Bill Glaze	....	associate producer
Dwight Hemion	....	producer
Joe Layton	....	associate producer
Gary Smith	....	producer

Film Editing by
John Hawkins		(video tape editor)

Art Direction by
Brian Bartholomew

Production Management
Bill Glaze	....	unit production manager

Camera and Electrical Department
Brian Grant	....	camera operator

Music Department
Jack Parnell	....	musical director
Ken Welch	....	special musical material
Mitzie Welch	....	special musical material

Production Companies

• Barbra Streisand Productions
• Independent Television (ITC) (in association with)

Distributors

• Incorporated Television Company (ITC) (1973) (worldwide) (TV)
• Rhino Home Video (2006) (USA) (DVD)
• Warner Home Video (2006) (Canada) (DVD)

Also Known As:

"Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments" - USA (DVD box title)

Runtime:

52 min

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English | German

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

BBC Elstree Centre/ATV Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company:

Barbra Streisand Productions

Soundtrack:

Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma

Excellent Barbra Streisand original TV special!

This is a lavish, musical extravaganza by the terrific Barbra Streisand and at the height of her vocal prowess. She sings over 30 songs, including a huge medley in Act 1 that culminates with her holding the last note of "I've Got Rhythm" for nearly 30 seconds! It's something to behold. Ironically, this special came after "My Name Is Barbra," "Color Me Barbra," and her other 60's specials and at the time it was considered "overproduced." The critics missed the boat entirely. This show is sumptuous, not overdone. Two sequences don't work -- the "By Myself" number and "The World is A Concerto" -- but most of the music is great. And Streisand's duet with Ray Charles is wonderful. The final song, Streisand & chorus singing "The Sweetest Sounds" acappella is