If l remember rightly this was a splashy Broadway show that ran at the same time as Katharine Hepburn appeared in “Coco”. Bacall and Hepburn were friends. Bacall won the Tony and starred in several more shows. The play was shown as a TV “special” in the ‘Seventies.
That same season--assuming we both remember the year correctly--René Auberjonois won a Best Featured Actor Tony for his work in Coco as an openly gay fashion designer and assistant/rival to Coco Chanel.
With the 7-2 Supreme Court defeat yesterday and Boys In The Band back in NYC, I just linked this in the Times Metropolitan Diary reader comments: In 1973, on network TV, you guys had twenty out gay characters onstage, and none of them dies or even suffers (except for all of them probably wishing HE were Harvey Evans here, of course). My mom recalls this number as having men in drag in the bar onstage, but she's close to 90, and may be thinking a later production; she found this courageous then, and wondered if that courage was part of why this was never re-broadcast. Thank you, Mr. Evans! (And wow - a casual "I've got a date" "Bring him along" on CBS in 1973!)
Mr. Evans, I get so much joy from watching this video. In this scene, it looked like you were having the time of your life. This was a tv movie in 1972 or 73. I would have been 11 or 12. I imagine it must have groundbreaking to show this in the early 70's. Aside from Harvey Evans (Duane) and Penny Fuller (Eve), I wonder if there's anyone from this tv special who is still with us?
I saw her and Lee Roy in this on Broadway when I was in High School. I had never seen men together before.....and I suddenly "got it". I was just a little gay in training 😎😎😎
I saw Christine Ebersole do this as part of the Encores series at City Center and she was beyond. I never knew it had such an illustrious past lead. R.I.P. dear Lauren!
This is great, and in a great quality as well! Wouldn't you happen to have the whole show to watch? I'm from Italy and it's been years since I've started wanting to watch it, thanks in advance!
This was not Bacall's only starring role in a B/way musical. in 1981 she won a Tony for her work in Kander and Ebb's Woman of the Year, which was based on the 1942 Hepburn and Tracy film of the same title--their first movie together.
5:43 - Lauren Bacall is at a gay bar with an all male crowd. Someone sings a soprano high C sharp - TWICE. We don't find out who, but Lauren Bacall seems to be the least likely candidate.
I noticed that you posted “Applause”. You might enjoy the Pear Bailey version. I used that song in my podcast. You may enjoy that show. ruclips.net/video/BFemhVAE2M4/видео.html
The music is great. The cringeworthy dated dance moves could be improved. Is the book so dull or awful that no one dare produce it. There are a lot of successful musicals with lousy music that get re and re and re vived. No one seems to want to risk it so I'm assuming the book is the problem.
I was never a fan of Lauren Bacall ... Bonnie Franklin was what made this show. Lauren was too old for this. She dances like the old woman she was. (You approval is not required)
Except of course for giving her a Tony Award and a hit show leading to another musical (Woman of the Year - 2nd Tony) and putting her back on the map in her 40s (when many of her contemporaries had faded away) which led to a bunch of character roles in movies. Other than that it didn't do much for her.
Lauren Bacall is playing this the same way she did it onstage. The performance is aimed at projecting to the very last row of a theatre. I saw a touring production of the show with Bacall starring when I was a teenager and it was wonderful. Lauren was magic and lit up that stage like a fireworks display. No she didn't have a great singing voice but she had charisma and star power in spades. And as Hal pointed out, 'Applause' did Lauren Bacall many favors.
@@davmpls That same season (69/70) Katharine Hepburn starred on Broadway in Coco. She--by her own admission--could not sing, but she still managed to pull it off as the "dazzling mademoiselle in her golden shell." For that matter, how well could Rex Harrison, Richard Burton or Zero Mostel sing? I think you are entirely correct in noting that singing ability is not always a central requirement for a musical theatre star.
I love this more than my luggage
Steel Magnolias!
If l remember rightly this was a splashy Broadway show that ran at the same time as Katharine Hepburn appeared in “Coco”. Bacall and Hepburn were friends. Bacall won the Tony and starred in several more shows. The play was shown as a TV “special” in the ‘Seventies.
That same season--assuming we both remember the year correctly--René Auberjonois won a Best Featured Actor Tony for his work in Coco as an openly gay fashion designer and assistant/rival to Coco Chanel.
With the 7-2 Supreme Court defeat yesterday and Boys In The Band back in NYC, I just linked this in the Times Metropolitan Diary reader comments: In 1973, on network TV, you guys had twenty out gay characters onstage, and none of them dies or even suffers (except for all of them probably wishing HE were Harvey Evans here, of course). My mom recalls this number as having men in drag in the bar onstage, but she's close to 90, and may be thinking a later production; she found this courageous then, and wondered if that courage was part of why this was never re-broadcast. Thank you, Mr. Evans! (And wow - a casual "I've got a date" "Bring him along" on CBS in 1973!)
I remember that line: "Bring him along" - It's hard to believe it now, but that line was a jaw-dropper...
*There’s nothing like live theater!* 🎭💃🏼
This is exactly what happens to me every time I step into a gay bar (but without the bell-bottoms and the shag cuts).
Yeah. They always yell at me: "Margo Channing!" but I'm a dude. Who looks like Lauren Bacall.
There's just nothing quite like a cardigan dripping with fringe for when you go bar-hopping.
I want to get one with a matching Orville Peck style fringed mask.
Rest In Peace Harvey Evans.
I love how the lights in the back say GAY POWER!
I'm glad that this segment is available. It's campy fun.
Mr. Evans, I get so much joy from watching this video. In this scene, it looked like you were having the time of your life. This was a tv movie in 1972 or 73. I would have been 11 or 12. I imagine it must have groundbreaking to show this in the early 70's. Aside from Harvey Evans (Duane) and Penny Fuller (Eve), I wonder if there's anyone from this tv special who is still with us?
I saw her and Lee Roy in this on Broadway when I was in High School. I had never seen men together before.....and I suddenly "got it".
I was just a little gay in training
😎😎😎
I saw it, too! Bacall really came across on stage.
I was so young. I remember being shocked and thrilled by the line "Bring him along!"
Exactly! I remember being shocked, and then thinking, ohhh, it was just a joke.....and then Nope, definitely not kidding...lolol
The best...what a time! What a talent she was...awesome number!
Look at her go! She was Wonderful! ❤
I saw Christine Ebersole do this as part of the Encores series at City Center and she was beyond. I never knew it had such an illustrious past lead. R.I.P. dear Lauren!
Bombastic. I love it! I had heard this song before, but never knew she was the one singing it. She's fantastic.
I was in the musical as the gay assistant. So much fun!
This is great, and in a great quality as well! Wouldn't you happen to have the whole show to watch?
I'm from Italy and it's been years since I've started wanting to watch it, thanks in advance!
WOW ! Who knew she could sing so well ? ? ? ? This is shot like a movie too.
Even original Margo Bette Davis approved.
This was not Bacall's only starring role in a B/way musical. in 1981 she won a Tony for her work in Kander and Ebb's Woman of the Year, which was based on the 1942 Hepburn and Tracy film of the same title--their first movie together.
This telecast is 50 years old now. I read something that this was filmed in England.
I don't think Bette Davis could have been this much fun
Bette Davis is could do anything. She is my all time favourite actress. But I agree with you about Lauren Bacall though.
Great fun. I wondered who had choreographed such a frantic number. Ron Field - no wonder it is brilliant - and he directed as well.
This makes me laugh every time I see it with their insane dancing, it soo funny\\!!!
RIP Lauren Bacall :(
RIP dear and beautiful Lauren
Harvey, you are a legend with another legend here!
I grew up in the 70's. There is much to admire about the decade. But, the home furnishings are hi de ous!!!
THey truly were and we gay second graders knew it. btw. Most are still hideous
Bloody brilliant!
This should be shown in gay history classes 😂
RIP Lauren!!!!
Amazing! RIP Lauren.
Was this a film version of Applause?? Is it on dvd??
The greatest thing about this, is that all the gays are over 30.
RIP, Lauren :(
5:43 - Lauren Bacall is at a gay bar with an all male crowd. Someone sings a soprano high C sharp - TWICE. We don't find out who, but Lauren Bacall seems to be the least likely candidate.
SHEER FUCKING BRILLANCE!
amazing!!!
I noticed that you posted “Applause”. You might enjoy the Pear Bailey version. I used that song in my podcast. You may enjoy that show. ruclips.net/video/BFemhVAE2M4/видео.html
Ciao Lauren!!
Bacall was Magic. RIP
Would someone tell me what the guy is doing at 3.42??
judging
He's bemused (and stoned).
If anyone asks you for the definition of camp... and BTW, Lypsinka does it better.
YASSSSS: LYPSINKA TOOK IT TO NEW Heights; saw her do it live at the Chelsea Piers
Would some kind soul tell me what the heck that choreography is at 3.44? (the chap standing with his finger in his mouth)??
It was done to make people like you wonder.
The music is great. The cringeworthy dated dance moves could be improved. Is the book so dull or awful that no one dare produce it. There are a lot of successful musicals with lousy music that get re and re and re vived. No one seems to want to risk it so I'm assuming the book is the problem.
I was never a fan of Lauren Bacall ... Bonnie Franklin was what made this show. Lauren was too old for this. She dances like the old woman she was. (You approval is not required)
Why in God's name did they cast Bacall!#? She's God awful!?! - Interesting none-the-less, but it's not doing her any favors 😀
Except of course for giving her a Tony Award and a hit show leading to another musical (Woman of the Year - 2nd Tony) and putting her back on the map in her 40s (when many of her contemporaries had faded away) which led to a bunch of character roles in movies. Other than that it didn't do much for her.
She can't sing but most Broadway stars can't sing anyway. But they can act a song and commit to it.
Lauren Bacall is playing this the same way she did it onstage. The performance is aimed at projecting to the very last row of a theatre. I saw a touring production of the show with Bacall starring when I was a teenager and it was wonderful. Lauren was magic and lit up that stage like a fireworks display. No she didn't have a great singing voice but she had charisma and star power in spades. And as Hal pointed out, 'Applause' did Lauren Bacall many favors.
Bette Davis herself approved. That's all I need.
@@davmpls That same season (69/70) Katharine Hepburn starred on Broadway in Coco. She--by her own admission--could not sing, but she still managed to pull it off as the "dazzling mademoiselle in her golden shell." For that matter, how well could Rex Harrison, Richard Burton or Zero Mostel sing? I think you are entirely correct in noting that singing ability is not always a central requirement for a musical theatre star.
I wish my copy was as good as this. Harvey is a dear friend.