Midler closed the show by serenading Carson, who sat at his desk while Midler sat upon a stool nearby. "I can't believe I'm the last guest — the last fool Mr. Carson will have to suffer gladly,"

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Bette Midler’s appearance on the Murphy Brown finale, on May 18, 1998 (28 years ago today) is remembered as a one?episode comedic knockout.

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Bette Midler has delivered several standout performances across film, television, and Broadway that earned widespread critical praise

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Bette Midler's Gypsy refers to the 1993 television movie adaptation of the classic 1959 Broadway musical Gypsy:

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In 1977, Midler’s first television special, whose title, Ol’ Red Hair Is Back, was a takeoff on Frank Sinatra’s Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back, premiered, featuring guest stars Dustin Hoffman and Emmett Kelly.

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OregonianOctober 8, 1978

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Bette Midler takes home her first Emmy for her special 'Ol' Red Hair Is Back'

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Bette Midler is nominated for an Emmy for her first network TV special.

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The television adaptation of "Gypsy," directed by Emile Ardolino and starring Bette Midler as Mama Rose, follows the life story of the legendary burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee.

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Emmy + Oscar + Tony in ACTING categories = Triple Crown of Acting

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