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…

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.…

Bette Midler On Her Songwriting: “My songs always come out off the wall. They’re rarely straight ahead love songs. They’re mostly whimsical, child-like songs. I guess that’s what my view of the world is. Innocent with a touch of dementia.

Bette Midler On Her Songwriting: “My songs always come out off the wall. They’re rarely straight ahead love songs. They’re…

Bette Midler – In This Life – Wynonna Special

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BetteBack Review September 20, 1996: First Wive’s Club – Siskel And Ebert

Cedar Rapids Gazette September 20, 1996 Ebert: The First Wives Club” is a creepy revenge comedy about three women who…

Lily Tomlin On Whether There Were Feuds With Bette On The Set Of Big Business: “I’m very fond of Bette and I felt that we were very cute together. I thought that if we could be to the ultimate what we both are, it could be super.”

Lily Tomlin On Whether There Were Feuds With Bette On The Set Of Big Business: “I’m very fond of Bette…

I Wish You Love – Rosie Show – Bette Midler – 2002

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BetteBack Review December 25, 1971: Bette Midler At Upstairs At The Downstairs Review

Billboard Magazine| Dec 25, 1971 The time is right for Bette Midler, a lady of flamboyant excess on stage working…

BetteBack December 18, 1973: Earl Wilson Declares Bette Midler ‘New Star Of The Year’

Columbus Telegram December 18, 1973 Mark Twain said every man was entitled to his favorite brand of insanity and mine…

Bette Midler On Playing Vegas: “They give you a lot of toys to play with. They give you the lifts and you can fly people in, you can fly them out. There’s all this wing space and hydraulics and stuff, and the dressing rooms are staggering.”

Bette Midler On Playing Vegas: “They give you a lot of toys to play with. They give you the lifts…

2013 – Bette Midler on ‘Great Broads’ and Her Return to Broadway

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BetteBack Review September 20, 1996: First Wive’s Club – ‘Wives’ is a tasty dish

Annapolis Capital September 20, 1996 Combine the screenwriters of “Steel Magnolias” and “Sister Act” with Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton and…

Bette Midler On Being Nominated Against Rosemary Clooney For Her Tribute Album: “I’m mortified. I’d really like Rosemary to win that Grammy. I can’t believe I’m up against her. I’m going to look into withdrawing…

Bette Midler On Being Nominated Against Rosemary Clooney For Her Tribute Album: “I’m mortified. I’d really like Rosemary to win…

I Like To Be Told – September – Kiss My Brass – 2004

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