On Endorsing Political Candidates: “When stars take political stands, it’s really dumb. They’re so cavalier, Most of them really don’t have both sides of the stories.

On Endorsing Political Candidates: “When stars take political stands, it’s really dumb. They’re so cavalier, Most of them really don’t…

Bette Midler – One Night Only – From A Distance – 2014

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BetteBack March 21,1973: Midler Sizzles LA

Corsair, Volume 44, Number 19, 21 March 1973 Midler Sizzles LA by Larry Bone Sidles, Struts, and Shimmies My God!…

On Making More Movies After The Rose: “I think I’m going to start making a lot of albums and never make another film.”

On Making More Movies After The Rose: “I think I’m going to start making a lot of albums and never…

Bette Midler – Living TV Documentary UK Part 1

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BetteBack Review September 20, 1996: First Wive’s Club – Good script makes story of 3 wronged women even better

Daily Herald Suburban Chicago September 20, 1996 If the Curse of the Stupefying Narrator severely maims Bruce Willis‘ action drama…

On The Rose: “Originally it was a fictionalized biography of Janis Joplin and I wasn’t interested. I didn’t think I could impersonate Janis, and I didn’t think there was anybody else around who could.

On The Rose: “Originally it was a fictionalized biography of Janis Joplin and I wasn’t interested. I didn’t think I…

Bette Midler – Divine Madness – Summer – E Street Shuffle – Leader of the Pack -1980

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BetteBack May 23, 1972: Bette Midler Up For Part In New Musical

Wichita Falls Times May 23, 1972 Bette Midler, the zany singer (who used to sing at the Continental Baths for…

Sophie Von Haselberg in A Woman, A Part – Opened June 19, In Selected Cities

At BAMcinemaFest 2016 – “A Woman, Part” Premiere Embed from Getty Images An exhausted, workaholic actress, Anna Baskin, 44, abruptly…

The Bette Midler Show – 40 Years Old

I forgot to post this yesterday, but The Bette Midler Show premiered on HBO, June 19, 1976, 40 years ago…

On Songs For The New Depression: “Actually that album had some wonderful songs on it. It was a gentle, whimsical, rather than camp album.

On Songs For The New Depression: “Actually that album had some wonderful songs on it. It was a gentle, whimsical,…

Take It Back Foundation – Yakety Yak (Take It Back) – Bette Midler, Others

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BetteBack April 2, 1972: Singin’ In The Tubs (Interview)

Independent Press Telegram April 2, 1972 She’s 5-feet, 1-inch high, downright homely, absolutely dizzy, and rarer than a homemade honeybun.…

On Songs For The New Depression: “When I got to the third album, I was in a pretty bad way. I was fairly depressed about the whole thing. I went off in a different direction. I think I’m back on the right track now.”

On Songs For The New Depression: “When I got to the third album, I was in a pretty bad way.…

Bette Midler – Diva Las Vegas – Burlesque – Sophie Jokes – A Doctor A Doctor

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Maya & Marty Variety Show Would Love Bette Midler As Guest

AMNewYork Maya Rudolph and Martin Short bring variety to NBC with ‘Maya & Marty’ By Scott A. Rosenberg June 19,…

On ‘Big Noise From Winnetka:’ “I used to do songs of that period a lot. They kept shoving me into that, and I didn’t want to go. Now I’m back to loving songs of the period again.

On ”˜Big Noise From Winnetka:’ “I used to do songs of that period a lot. They kept shoving me into…

Bette Midler – VH1- For The Boys – Special – 1991

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Kennedy Center Honors Announcement Coming

Showbiz 411 Kennedy Center Honors Announcement Coming”“ The Eagles Are In, Dick Van Dyke, Doris Day Are Overdue by Roger…

On Thighs And Whispers: “It is pretty jolly. It’s got a good deal of disco music on it. The form lends itself to a lot of theatricality and big arrangements and Arif Mardin is a brilliant arranger.

On Thighs And Whispers: “It is pretty jolly. It’s got a good deal of disco music on it. The form…

Bette Midler – Empty Bed Blues – Live At The Roxy – 1977

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Miss M’s Cultural Corner: Bette Recommends – I BLAME DENNIS HOPPER by Illeana Douglas

“A memoir from award-winning actress Illeana Douglas about learning to survive in Hollywood while staying true to her quirky vision…

Divine

On Becoming Her Own Manager After Aaron Russo: “It’s a lot of work, but I’m a workaholic. It’s great not having a manager. It might not always be. For the time being it is wonderful. When it isn’t pleasant any more I’ll find someone else.”

On Becoming Her Own Manager After Aaron Russo: “It’s a lot of work, but I’m a workaholic. It’s great not…

1991 – Bette Midler – For The Boys – Entertainment Tonight

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BetteBack Review September 20, 1996: ‘First Wives Club’ stirs up battle of sexes with humor

Garden City Telegram September 20, 1996 The battle between the sexes is unlikely to completely cool down after the thorough…

On Her Self: “I like being childlike. I don’t like being childish. One eventually has to take responsibility for one’s life, one’s career. That’s what I’m trying to do.”

On Her Self: “I like being childlike. I don’t like being childish. One eventually has to take responsibility for one’s…

Video: Under The Boardwalk – Johnny Carson – 1988

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BetteBack February 6, 1972: “Crazy Bette Midler” (Interview)

Advocate February 6, 1972 NEW YORK – “Did you think I was going to be odd?” asks Bette (she says.…