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The Orson Welles Show (1979)
Director: Orson Welles
Cast: Orson Welles, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz
Runtime74 min
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An unsold 1979 television talk-show pilot hosted by Orson Welles, blending interviews, audience interaction, staged segments, and magic performances, filmed between 1978 and 1979 but never broadcast or developed into a series.
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The Orson Welles Show, Welles' unsold 1979 television talk-show pilot, has received limited critical attention, as it was never broadcast or developed into a full series. The film blends interviews, audience interaction, staged segments, and magic performances, providing a unique glimpse into Welles' experimental approach to the television medium.
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Fans of Orson Welles' inventive and experimental filmmaking style will especially appreciate this rare glimpse into his 1979 television talk show pilot, which blends interviews, staged segments, and magical performances in a truly unique and captivating format.
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The Orson Welles Show was an unsold television talk show pilot directed by Orson Welles. It has never been broadcast or released in its entirety. Filming began in September 1978 and the project was completed around February 1979. It ran 74 minutes and was intended for a 90 minute commercial time slot.
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