Based on the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, this made-for-TV movie-previously a Broadway smash and a 1962 film-depicts the life and times of a stripper and her domineering mother.
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Title: Gypsy (TV Movie 1993)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Bette Midler | ... | Mama Rose | |
| Peter Riegert | ... | Herbie | |
| Cynthia Gibb | ... | Louise / Gypsy Rose Lee | |
| Edward Asner | ... | Pop | |
| Christine Ebersole | ... | Tessie Tura | |
| Michael Jeter | ... | Mr. Goldstone | |
| Andrea Martin | ... | Miss Cratchitt | |
| Linda Hart | ... | Miss Mazeppa | |
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Anna McNeely | ... | Miss Electra |
| Jennifer Rae Beck | ... | June Hovick (adult) | |
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Jeffrey Broadhurst | ... | Tulsa |
| Tony Shalhoub | ... | Uncle Jocko | |
| Rachel Sweet | ... | Agnes | |
| David Marciano | ... | Pastey - Stage Manager | |
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John LaMotta | ... | Cigar - WIchita Theatre Manager |
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Based on the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, this made-for-TV movie-previously a Broadway smash and a 1962 film-depicts the life and times of a stripper and her domineering mother.
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based on stage musical | younger version of character | character name as title | nickname as title | stripper |Parents Guide:
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Rose: If I could have been, I would have been. And that's show business.
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Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Sung by Cynthia Gibb
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Barbara Harris was originally supposed to play the role of Tessie Tura, but Bette Midler had her fired. See more »Goofs
When Mama Rose interrupts the first audition and is talking to Uncle Jocko, the dog she is carrying switches arms between shots. See more »Quotes
Louise: You really could have been something, Mother.Rose: If I could have been, I would have been. And that's show business.
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Little LambMusic by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Sung by Cynthia Gibb
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12 December 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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This is one of the best TV productions of a musical ever. I have heard the Merman cast album, the Angela Lansbury album, I have seen Tyne Daly live, and I've seen the Rosalind Russell movie countless times. I think Bette is if not the best, then tied with the best. She captures not just the bravura, but also the pathos of Mama Rose. I was never a Natalie Wood fan, so I really enjoyed Cynthia Gibb, in what is arguably her best role. Everything from the costumes to the sets to the supporting performances is wonderful. The three strippers, led by the always-dependable Christine Ebersole are hard to top. There was supposed to be a TV production of Mame a few years back, with Cher, but I think Bette would be the best bet (pun intended) for Auntie Mame.