The Barry Manilow Special
Join Barry "live" on-stage at Ravinia Music Festival in Chicago...and "live" on the streets of New York City with special guest star Penny Marshall. The special was broadcast to record-breaking ratings on ABC in 1977 when more than 34 million people tuned in to see Barry's first national TV showcase. At the 1977 Emmys, Manilow and the program won Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music.
The Barry Manilow Special (1977)
Steve Binder
At a glance
Countries
United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
8.3/10
3 votes
Rating consensus
83/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~83/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Barry Manilow
Himself
Penny Marshall
Waitress
Debra Byrd
Lady Flash
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The Barry Manilow Special (1977)
Steve Binder
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