The Mama Cass Television Program (1969)

The Mama Cass Television Program

1969

Documentary

Synopsis

"Mama" Cass Elliott of 1960s vocal group The Mamas and the Papas stars in this television variety special, performing comic sketches with Buddy Hackett and other Hollywood stars and singing solo versions of hit songs such as "California Dreamin'." Filmed in 1969 as a pilot for a series that never came to pass, this groovy, fun-filled show also features performances from other '60s music icons: Joni Mitchell, Mary Travers and John Sebastian.

Credits

Director

Sid Smith

Cast

Barbara Bain as Self

Buddy Hackett as Self

Cass Elliot as Self

Joni Mitchell as Self

Martin Landau as Self

Crew

John Brent (Writer)

Severn Darden (Writer)