Dec. 2000: Liz Smith Begs Bette Midler To Leave Series

People are talking about Bette Midler and the strain her TV sitcom has put her under.

Former Harlette Jenifer Lewis On ‘The Masked Singer’

Two years ago, Jenifer Lewis nearly died in a ravine in Tanzania.

VMAs To Celebrate 40 Years – Bring Back Bette Midler

The MTV Video Music Awards, widely called the VMAs, 1st aired from Radio City Music Hall in 1984, making this…

BetteBack Nov 2000: Sally Field Talks Bette Midler

Bette Midler, Sally Field, TV Series

Bette Midler Campaigns For Role In Abbott Elementary

Many may have forgotten that Sheryl Lee Ralph invited Bette Midler to come on the series Abbott Elementary while filming…

Video: Bette Midler & The Earth Day Special

Hey there, eco-warriors! Let's take a trip down memory lane to revisit the iconic 1990 Earth Day Special

Video: Bette Midler – It’s The Girls Television Promo

Bette Midler's TV promo for her album "It's The Girls" showcases the popular singer's powerhouse vocals and vibrant personality.

10 Facts About “Murphy Brown”

For ten seasons, we were hooked on the hard-nosed reporter, Murphy Brown, and her team to entertain us weekly.

Andy Cohen’s Reservation About Bette Midler And RHOBH

Andy Cohen has reservations about Bette Midler possibly joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Bette Midler Wants to Join RHOBH to ‘Talk Some S–t”

Calling it "a dream," the entertainment legend tried to manifest her 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' ambition by posting on…

Video: Bette Midler – Rose’s Turn – Gypsy

Bette Midler delivered a stunning rendition of “Rose’s Turn” in the 1993 television musical “Gypsy”. Let’s dive into the deets:

The 20 best political satires in movies and TV

There’s a unique pleasure in the political satire. Whether in film or on television, well-wrought satires ask the viewer to…

Video: Bette Midler – Ten Cents A Dance

Bette Midler’s “Ten Cents A Dance” performance is a classic rendition of the song she performed on “The Mike Douglas…

Video Of The Day: Bette Midler – Martha

Bette Midler’s performance of “Martha” on “Saturday Night Live” is remembered as a poignant and moving rendition of the Tom…

Video Of The Day: Bette Midler – My Forgotten Man

In 1970, a 25-year-old Bette Midler performed “Remember My Forgotten Man” from the 1933 film “Gold Diggers of 1933” on…

BetteBack May 23, 2000: ‘NOW’ DERIDES THE SORRY STATUS OF WOMEN ON TV

"We're very proud of the positive female role models we have in shows like `Judging Amy' and `Family Law,' "…

BetteBack May 2000: Bette Midler’s Coming To Prime Time

Advertisers, studio execs & reporters gathered this afternoon in Carnegie Hall to hear about CBS's fall lineup--esp that new sitcom…

BetteBack October 30, 1976 : An Ailing Sir Laurence Olivier Wants To Guest On Bette Midler’s Television Special

State Journal-RegisterOctober 30, 1976 Bette Midler, Laurence Olivier, Ol Red Hair

BetteBack September 25, 1976: Bette Midler Names Potential Guest Stars On Her First TV Special

State Journal-RegisterSeptember 25, 1976 Bette Midler. Mae West, Liberace, Ol Red Hair Is Back, Vera Ralston

Today In History: Bette Midler Guests On The Cher Special

On this day in history, Bette Midler guests on the Cher special (pilot episode of her variety show), along with…

BetteBack September 17, 1976: Bette Midler Is The Highlight Of Neil Sedaka’s Special

Seattle Daily TimesSeptember 17, 1976 Bette Midler, Neil Sedaka, Love Will Keep Us Together, Do You Wanna Dance, Drinking Again,…

BetteBack August 22, 1976: Critics Hail Bette Midler Getting Her First Network Special

Morning StarAugust 22, 1976 Bette Midler, Clams On The Half Shell Revue, The Divine Miss M, Grammy Award, NBC Related…

BetteBack August 10, 1976: Bette Midler Signs Special Contract With NBC

Seattle Daily TimesAugust 10, 1976 Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Ol Red Hair Is Back, NBC, TV, Special

Sophie von Haselberg On The Today Show Discussing “Love…Reconsidered”

The Today ShowSophie Von Haselberg and Jill Kargman on ‘Love… Reconsidered’By Today ShowFebruary 6, 2024

BetteBack August 2, 1976: You Said Bette Midler Couldn’t Get Her Own TV Show! But She Did! What Gives?

State Times AdvocateAugust 2, 1976 Bette Midler, The Fabulous Bette Midler Show, Neil Sedaka, Home Box Office

BetteBack July 31, 1976: Why Doesn’t Bette Midler Have Her Own TV Show?

Bette Midler is too original and smart to be controlled by a television network or networks.

BetteBack July 7, 1976: Bette Midler Was On “The Electric Company”

Omaha World-HeraldJuly 7, 1976 Bette Midler, The Electric Company, Lollipop, PBS, Sesame Street

Bette Midler Wins Big At The 1st Annual American Comedy Awards 1987 (Full Show)

The American Comedy Awards were a group of awards presented annually in the United States recognizing performances and performers in the field…

BetteBack May 9, 1976: A Summer Show That Would Really Bring In The TV Audience

Times-PicayuneMay 9, 1976 A Summer Show That Would Really Bring In The TV Audience: Bette Midler, Bette Davis, TV, Summer…

Top 75 Most Impactful Television Moments

The Top 75 Most Impactful Television Moments is an exciting look at the television experiences that have shaped our culture and society,…