This high budget variety special sees the famous composer Burt Bacharach taking centre stage for a night of sophisticated pop and dance. Produced by ATV with a clear focus on appealing to international audiences, the programme features a trio of talented female guest stars. France is represented by Mireille Mathieu, while South African performer Juliet Prowse brings her skills as both a dancer and a singer to three different numbers. Fans of British soul get a real treat as Dusty Springfield appears, having already found massive success with songs written by Burt Bacharach and his long term partner Hal David.
One of the standout moments involves a moving duet between Burt Bacharach and Dusty Springfield as they perform A House is Not a Home together. Mireille Mathieu also joins the host for a lengthy medley of his most famous hits. The whole production is backed by the powerful sound of Jack Parnell and his orchestra, ensuring the musical arrangements are top notch. It is a glossy example of 1970s television variety, combining smooth songwriting with energetic dance routines.
Production Details
UK / ITV - ATV / 1x50 minute episode / Broadcast 13 September 1970
Choreographer: Norman Maen
Musical Associates: Ken Welch, Art Day
Writers: Bryan Blackburn, Bob Ellison
Production Design: Bill McPherson
Associate Producer: Les Cocks
Producers: Gary Smith, Dwight Hemion
Director: Dwight Hemion
Main Cast
Burt Bacharach as Himself
Dusty Springfield as Herself
Mireille Mathieu as Herself
Juliet Prowse as Herself
Jack Parnell as Himself
