The Barry Manilow Special(1977)
Barry Manilow's first Television Special on ABC-TV.
The Barry Manilow Special Synopsis
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) is a music film directed by Steve Binder, released on March 2, 1977 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Barry Manilow, Penny Marshall and Debra Byrd. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Binder
- Writers:
- Bruce Vilanch, Steve Binder, Alan Thicke
- Production:
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Barry Manilow Special Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Steve Binder, written by Bruce Vilanch, Steve Binder and Alan Thicke.
Explore more Music titles
The Barry Manilow Special Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
You may also like
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
2020
Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl
2022
Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour
2018
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
2026
Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special
2026
Grease Live
2016
TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR
2023
Coda
2020
One Chance
2013
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
2019
ABBA: The Movie
1977
A Prairie Home Companion
2006
Sneakerella
2022
Wild Rose
2019
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
2016
Amazing Grace
2018
Let It Shine
2012
Drumline
2002
Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
2021
Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire
2003
Movies similar to The Barry Manilow Special
Julie and Carol: Together Again
1989
Movin' with Nancy
1967
Wonderful Town
1958
Doris Day Today
1975
Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical
2006
The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special
1971
Julie's Christmas Special
1973
The Broadway of Lerner and Loewe
1962
Ann-Margret Smith
1975
Petula
1970
From Raquel with Love
1980
Annie: The Women in the Life of a Man
1970
Shirley MacLaine: Gypsy in My Soul
1976
The Beatrice Arthur Special
1980
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980
Shirley Bassey: A Special Lady
1980
The Julie Andrews Show
1965
The Fabulous Fifties
1960
Applause
1973
Night of 100 Stars
1982
The Barry Manilow Special – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Barry Manilow Special online?
+
The Barry Manilow Special (1977) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Barry Manilow Special?
+
The main cast of The Barry Manilow Special (1977) includes Barry Manilow, Penny Marshall and Debra Byrd. The film was directed by Steve Binder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Barry Manilow Special released?
+
The Barry Manilow Special was released on March 2, 1977 and runs for 1h.
Is The Barry Manilow Special worth watching?
+
The Barry Manilow Special (1977) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.