Banner reading 'The Divine Miss M' with red-script 'Bette Midler' beside a black?and?white portrait of Bette Midler with red lips on the right.

Video: Bruce Forsyth’s Big Night: The 1978 ITV Variety Show Featuring Bette Midler

At 33, she was the edgy American "Divine Miss M," known for her bawdy humor and showgirl flair—a stark contrast…