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Bette Midler Bruce Vilanch

Comedy Writer Bruce Vilanch Discusses His Journey from Ohio State to Chicago Theater To Bette Midler to the Oscar Stage & More

October 17, 2023
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Vilanch knows almost everybody, and almost everybody knows him. He’s written jokes for the funny (Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve…

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BetteBack May 23, 1974: Young Stars Don’t Want To Do Television

February 16, 2017
Mister D

South Mississippi Sun May 23, 1974 Jackie Gleason was drawing laughs from stage – hands and musicians at a most…