The Orson Welles Show(1979)
The Orson Welles Show Synopsis
An unsold 1979 television talk-show pilot hosted by Orson Welles, blending interviews, audience interaction, staged segments, and magic performances, filmed between 1978 and 1979 but never broadcast or developed into a series.
The Orson Welles Show (1979) is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Orson Welles, released on February 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Orson Welles, Burt Reynolds, Jim Henson and Frank Oz. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Orson Welles
- Writers:
- Orson Welles
- Cinematographer:
- Gary Graver
- Status:
- Released
The Orson Welles Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
Orson Welles
as Self
Burt Reynolds
as Self
Jim Henson
as Self / Kermit the Frog (voice)
Frank Oz
as Self / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle (voice)
Dave Goelz
as Gonzo (voice)
Angie Dickinson
as Self
Shawn Stevens
as Self
Joseph McBride
as Member of Studio Audience
Joe Dante
as Member of Studio Audience
- Allen Bracken
Allen Bracken
as Robert the Assistant
- Bob Greenberg
Bob Greenberg
as Gypsy Clarinetist
- Michael Part
Michael Part
as Gypsy Concertinist
Key crew
Directed by Orson Welles, written by Orson Welles.
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The Orson Welles Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Orson Welles Show – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Orson Welles Show online?
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Who stars in The Orson Welles Show?
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The main cast of The Orson Welles Show (1979) includes Orson Welles, Burt Reynolds, Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Dave Goelz. The film was directed by Orson Welles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Orson Welles Show released?
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The Orson Welles Show was released on February 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Orson Welles Show worth watching?
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The Orson Welles Show (1979) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.