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The Best of Broadway (1985)

Tom Bosley hosts a tribute to the American musical theater taped before a live audience featuring dozens of stars recreating their original performances. Among the show-stoppers are Chita Rivera's Spanish Rose dance in "Bye, Bye, Bireie," Ray Walston as the Devil in "Damn Yankees," Nell Carter singing the Fats Waller classic "Cash for Trash" from "Ain't Misbehavin," Glynis Johns with "Send in the Clowns" from "A Little Night Music," Barry Bostwick from "Grease," and many more.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ethel MermanEthel MermanHerself
  • Photo of Debbie ReynoldsDebbie ReynoldsHerself
  • Photo of Diahann CarrollDiahann CarrollHerself
  • Photo of Alexis SmithAlexis SmithHerself
  • Photo of Nell CarterNell CarterHerself
  • Photo of Donna McKechnieDonna McKechnieHerself

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