Barbra Streisand on Television
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1961—1969
Jack Paar Show
April 5 & May 22, 1961
PM East (with Mike Wallace)
1961—1962
The Today Show
April 4, 1962
NBC
The Garry Moore Show
May 29, 1962
The Merv Griffin Show
NBC
Possibly Broadcast November 5, 1962
The Tonight Show
August 1962—March 1963
The Ed Sullivan Show
December 16, 1962
CBS
Barbra sang a dramatic version of “My Coloring Book.” Then, as the curtain lowered behind her, Barbra sang an uptempo “Lover, Come Back To Me.”
Boston Ballroom
early February 1963
WHDH-TV
Local Boston TV show, hosted by Bob Clayton, which aired Saturday afternoons; Streisand reportedly sang “My Coloring Book”
Mike Douglas Show
February 11-15, 1963
Memory Lane with Joe Franklin
February 14, 1963
Local New York broadcast, WOR
The Ed Sullivan Show
March 24, 1963
CBS
The camera tracked toward a New York apartment set, revealing Barbra sitting in the window of one of the apartments. She sang “Cry Me A River”.
The Dinah Shore Show
May 12, 1963
The Ed Sullivan Show
June 9, 1963
CBS
Barbra sang “When the Sun Comes Out” against a backdrop of umbrellas. The performance is available on the DVD The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show: Unforgettable Performances Volume 1.
Kup's Show
June 15, 1963
WBKB-Chicago
While performing in Chicago at Mister Kelly's, Streisand appeared on local Sun-Times columnist Irv Kupcinet's TV talk show.
The Keefe Brasselle Show
June 25, 1963
The Jack Barry Show
August 16, 1963
KTLA, Los Angeles
Television listings show Streisand appeared on the show with actor Robert Stack. Jack Barry's show was a local show, featuring celebrities performing in Los Angeles who wanted to promote their appearances.
Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon / March of Dimes Telethon
September 1963
A Bob Hope Comedy Special
September 27, 1963
The Judy Garland Show
October 6, 1963
Stars Salute ‘64
Syndicated, 1964
The Ed Sullivan Show
March 29, 1964
Streisand (sitting next to husband Eliott Gould) was announced by Sullivan and took her bow from the audience.
What’s My Line?
April 12, 1964
April 25, 1965
My Name is Barbra
April 28, 1965
CBS
Barbra's first one-hour special.
17th Emmy Awards
September 12, 1965
CBS
Barbra won her first Emmy for “Outstanding Individual Achievement by an Actor or Performer” for My Name is Barbra.
Mies en Scene
1966 (Broadcast date unknown)
Dutch Television
Late Night Line-Up
BBC, United Kingdom
March 17, 1966
Late Night Line-Up
BBC2, United Kingdom
Interviewed by Michael Dean
July 17, 1966
Color Me Barbra
March 30, 1966
CBS
Barbra's second one-hour special.
Tony Awards
March 26, 1967
ABC
Barbra presented the “Best Musical” Tony Award to Kander and Ebb for Cabaret.
Multiple Sclerosis Commercial
1967
The Belle of 14th Street
October 11, 1967
CBS
Barbra's third one-hour special.
40th Academy Awards
April 10, 1968
ABC
Barbra, wearing a curly wig, presented “Best Song” Oscar with Bob Hope to Sammy Davis Jr. for “Talk to the Animals” from Doctor Dolittle.
A Happening in Central Park
September 16, 1968
CBS
Barbra's fourth one-hour special.
Kraft Music Hall
September 18, 1968
NBC
The Joey Bishop Show
ABC
September 1968 (Date unknown)
This late night talk show, hosted by Bishop and co-hosted by Regin Philbin, was meant to challenge Johnny Carson's popluar talk show over at NBC. It ran for two years. Bishop and Philbin went remote for the Funny Girl premiere at the Egyptian Theater, interviewing all of the celebrities attending. Streisand was interviewed by Bishop on her way into the premiere.
Maxwell House “Christmas Album” Commercial
1969
“Funny Barbra” (French TV)
French Television—1ere chaîne
January 16, 1969
Filmed during the London premiere of the film version of Funny Girl. Barbra speaks some French in the interview. Footage of London premiere shown.
Watch it on YouTube (if still available) >>
Late Night Line-Up
BBC, United Kingdom
January 15, 1969
41st Annual Academy Awards
April 14, 1969
Barbra won the “Best Actress” Oscar for Funny Girl and said, “Hello Gorgeous” when she accepted it. Watch the official Oscar video at YouTube.
The Ed Sullivan Show
September 28, 1969
Barbra appeared on Ed Sullivan's show to help him celebrate his 23rd season premiere. Her medley from Hello, Dolly! was taped in Las Vegas at the International Hotel during the second week of her engagement there. You can view a video of Barbra's Dolly! medley here.
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1970—1979
Spécial Michel Legrand
French Television—2eme chaîne
February 19, 1970
42nd Academy Awards
April 7, 1970
Barbra presented “Best Actor” Oscar to John Wayne. She flirted with the audience by tearing open the envelope then saying, “I’m not gonna tell ya.” Streisand wore a custom pink Arnold Scaasi silk gown, decorated with sequined and beaded buttons and a matching pillbox hat.
Official Oscar video on YouTube >>
Tony Awards
April 19, 1970
Wearing a dark pantsuit with white collar and sleeves, Barbra received the “Star of the Decade” award. “Imagine, being in a hall of fame,” she said to the audience. Then, in her Brooklyn manner, she jested, “Imagine being in a hall at all, the trouble I’ve had getting an apartment, I tell ya.” The audience laughed and applauded at Barbra’s reference to her troubles securing an apartment in New York because two buildings’ board of directors turned her down. “That’s another story,” she explained before launching into her acceptance speech for the “Star of the Decade” award.
Entertainer of the Year Awards
September 20, 1970
Ed Sullivan introduced a video clip of Barbra Streisand singing “On A Clear Day” from 1969’s International Hotel concert. Then, New York’s Mayor Lindsay welcomed Barbra onstage to accept the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) Georgie Award for “Entertainer of the Year.”
Watch on YouTube (if still available) >>
A World of Love
December 22, 1970
Singer Presents Burt Bacharach
March 14, 1971
The David Frost Show
Spring 1971 (unaired)
Group W Network
Barbra was Frost's only guest as he asked her questions about motherhood and invited her to sing two songs live for the studio audience: “Didn’t We” and “I Don’t Know Where I Stand”. The interview with David Frost was never aired due to legal issues: Streisand had an unfulfilled contract for television specials with CBS, and Frost's show aired on Group W. (You can watch of clip of the interview & Streisand singing “Didn’t We” on YouTube.)
Nat. Assoc. for Retarded Children (NARC)
1971 Public Service Commercial
Barbra Streisand And Other Musical Instruments
November 2, 1973
Barbra's fifth one-hour special.
Today Show
February 21-22, 1975
Barbara Walters' first interview with Barbra Streisand was on the Today Show in 1975.
People’s Choice Awards
March 4, 1975
Streisand won the 1st Annual “Favorite Motion Picture Actress” People's Choice Award. At the podium she said: “This award has a special meaning for me because I've always had the greatest respect for audiences. It's uncanny but they cannot be fooled. You cannot be fooled. You keep an actor honest because you are the finest barometer of the truth, so, I'm really very proud to receive this award from you, the audience. Thank you all very, very much.”
Watch Official People's Choice video here >>
Funny Girl to Funny Lady
March 9, 1975
AFI Salute to William Wyler
March 14, 1976
Barbra was one of the stars who came onstage to toast William Wyler at the AFI ceremony. Wyler was Streisand’s director for Funny Girl. “I’m gonna surprise you, Willie,” Streisand teased, wearing her new, curly hairdo. “I’m only gonna speak for a minute, ya know? Not like the old days on the set.”
The Barbara Walters Special
December 14, 1976
Geraldo Rivera’s Good Night America
January 27, 1977
Barbra's A Star is Born held an opening party at New York's Tavern on the Green, with Streisand wearing a tuxedo. Television journalist Geraldo Rivera was at the party with his cameras and interviewed Barbra, Jon Peters, and Kris Kristofferson. The footage aired a few weeks later on Geraldo Rivera’s Good Night America.
Golden Globe Awards
January 30, 1977
A Star is Born won “Best Musical”, “Best Actress”, & “Best Song”; Jon Peters joined Barbra onstage
People’s Choice Awards
February 10, 1977
Barbra won “Favorite Motion Picture Actress”
19th Grammy Awards
February 19, 1977
Barbra presented the “Record of the Year” award to George Benson for “This Masquerade”. Before she gave out the award, Barbra said: “No matter what I've done, I feel that my roots are in the music business. I'm very proud to be part of an industry where the sheer talent is so overwhelming. And I think that it's probably the reason that there's genuine respect from one artist to another.”
Barbra: With One More Look At You
Syndicated, 1977
Documentary about the making of A Star is Born; featured live footage of Streisand singing at Sun Devil Stadium.
49th Academy Awards
March 28, 1977
Barbra sang “Evergreen,” won Oscar for co-writing song.
Iain Johnstone Interview
April 6, 1977
BBC
20th Grammy Awards
February 23, 1978
Streisand and Paul Williams won Grammy for “Evergreen” (Best Song of the Year).
Watch Official Grammy video >>
The Stars Salute Israel at 30
May 8, 1978
Up Close with David Sheehan
December 6, 1978
HBO
Watch excerpts from this interview on YouTube >>
AFI Salutes Alfred Hitchcock
March 12, 1979
Streisand was one of many celebrities in the audience at the salute to director Alfred Hitchock. She appeared a couple of times on the television broadcast in audience reaction shots.
Getting in Shape for The Main Event
Syndicated, June 21, 1979
Documentary about the making of The Main Event. An edited version was included on the Warner Brothers DVD.
The Mike Walsh Show
August 13-16, 1979
Nine Network, Australia
Great multi-part interview with Streisand at her Malibu home.
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1980—1989
22nd Grammy Awards
CBS
February 27, 1980
Streisand sang “You Don't Bring Me Flowers” with Neil Diamond.
Your New Day with Vidal Sassoon
Syndicated
November 1980
Hosted by hair designer Vidal Sassoon, Your New Day was a half-hour, regular format which featured self-help segments, and was billed as an 'energy and self-awareness show.'
Streisand's mother, Diana Kind, appeared on a “famous moms” segment of the show and shared photos of Barbra, sister Roslyn Kind, and brother Sheldon. At one point, Streisand called into the show, and Diana talked to her over the telephone.
Sassoon also asked Diana to sing; she sang “You're My Everything” a cappella.
23rd Grammy Awards
February 25, 1981
Barbra & Barry Gibb present Best Rock Vocal Performance Male award. Barbra to Barry: “I feel like I’m cheating on Neil Diamond...”
Watch Official Grammy video excerpt >>
I Love Liberty
March 21, 1982
36th BAFTA Awards
BBC, United Kingdom
March 1983
Streisand presented the British Academy of Film & Television Arts award to director Richard Attenborough for Ghandi.
20/20—Barbra Streisand: Papa Watch Me Fly
November 17, 1983
Barbra Streisand: A Film Is Born
Syndicated, November 1983
Documentary about the making of Yentl.
City Lights: Barbra & Brian
December 15, 1983
Canadian Citytv & USA cable
60-minute Streisand interview by Brian Linehan about Yentl.
Today Show
December 5—9, 1983
3-part interview with Gene Shalit about Yentl.
Awards Time with Charles Champlin
January 1984
Z Channel
Streisand sat for an in-depth interview with Champlin on local Los Angeles cable station.
Golden Globe Awards
January 28, 1984
Streisand won “Best Director” award for Yentl.
Official video of Streisand's win is here >>
Grand Echiquier
Early Spring, 1984
French TV
After Michel Legrand & Alan and Marilyn Bergman sang through some of the songs they've written, Barbra joined them. Sitting next to Legrand, she harmonized with him on “What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life”; then they sang a few bars of “The Way He Makes Me Feel.”
Champs-Elysees
March 17, 1984
French TV
Barbra, with Michel Legrand, was coaxed into singing a few bars of “What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?”
Barbra á la Une
March 20, 1984
French TV
Interview. Watch it on YouTube (if still available...) >>
Auf Los Geht´s Los
March 24, 1984
German TV
Barbra appeared on this German gameshow to promote Yentl.
Domenica In
March 25, 1984
Italian TV
Watch it on YouTube (if still available) >>
Breakfast Time
March 30, 1984
BBC TV, United Kingdom
Streisand was interviewed on the red carpet at the London premiere of Yentl.
Coupe Ter Weÿden
April 2, 1984
Dutch TV
Good Morning America
April 4—5, 1984
ABC
Barbra does Yentl promotion via satellite from Jerusalem.
The Barbara Walters Special
September 13, 1985
Streisand appeared on the Barbara Walters Special in 1985 to discuss The Broadway Album.
“Putting It Together”: The Making Of The Broadway Album
January 11, 1986
HBO
Barbra's sixth one-hour special; her first on HBO.
28th Grammy Awards
February 25, 1986
Barbra presented the Trustees Award to George and Ira Gershwin. Gershwin's widow, Leonore, accepted on stage.
“I don't appear very often, but with these two gentlemen, it was impossible to turn down,” Streisand told the press room.
Barbra made the black pinstriped suit jacket she wore and the silk handkerchief and ribbon tie accessories. “I like to wear men's clothes, but I wanted to have a long skirt, so I designed this.”
58th Annual Academy Awards
March 24, 1986
Barbra entered after a montage of film clips to her recording of “Putting It Together”. Barbra presented Sydney Pollack with Best Director Oscar.
Today Show
September 15—17, 1986
Gloria Steinem interviewed Streisand the day after she sang live (One Voice).
One Voice
December 27, 1986
HBO
Barbra's seventh 68-minute special; her second for HBO.
29th Grammy Awards
February 24, 1987
Barbra wins a Grammy for The Broadway Album.
Watch Official Grammy video here >>
Funny, You Don't Look 200
October 12, 1987
ABC
Host Richard Dreyfuss, who co-wrote and co-produced this birthday salute to the American Constitution, called on celebrity friends to perform on the special, including appearances by Emilio Estevez, Whoopi Goldberg, and Barbra Streisand.
The preamble to the show was the preamble to the Constitution, its words and phrases spliced together as spoken by celebrities like Steven Spielberg, Amy Irving, Goldie Hawn and James Woods. The “people” in “We the people” was supplied by an old clip of Barbra Streisand singing “People.”
Today Show
November 18—20, 1987
Gene Shalit conducted a 3-part interview with Barbra. Richard Dreyfuss joined Barbra in part three to talk about Nuts.
The Midday Show
February 1988
Australian TV
Showfenster
February 1988
German TV, host Sabine Sauer
Interview about Nuts
Prisma
February 27, 1988
Italian TV
People's Choice Awards
March 13, 1988
In a pre-filmed segment, Barbra accepted the “All Time Favorite Musical Performer” Award. After Barbra's speech, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis and Frank Sinatra (pre-filmed) appeared on screen to tell Barbra she'd “done good. We love you!”
Miami Vice
March 18, 1988
In the episode “Badge Of Dishonor,” Streisand (who was dating Vice star Don Johnson at the time) agreed to make a cameo appearance. Eagle-eyed Streisand fans can spy her wearing a black outfit and boots, walking past Johnson on a Miami dock. [Read more about Barbra shooting this scene here.]
You can watch the entire episode over at Hulu.com >>
Sane Kids Say No
Los Angeles KHJ
June 16, 1988
Streisand and then-boyfriend Don Johnson both appeared on KHJ-TV Channel 9. With the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, KHJ presented an eight-hour telethon aimed at increasing community support for the sheriff's SANE (Substance Abuse Narcotics Education) program, "SANE Kids Say No." Streisand's bit was pre-recorded.
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1990—1999
The Earth Day Special
April 22, 1990
ABC
63rd Academy Awards
March 25, 1991
ABC
Barbra presented “Best Director” award to Kevin Costner.
Watch Official Oscar video excerpt >>
60 Minutes
November 24, 1991
CBS
Mike Wallace made Barbra cry during a Prince of Tides interview when he badgered her about her step-father. You can watch a high-quality video of the interview at CBSnews.com.
Today Show
December 16—18, 1991
NBC
3-part interview with Gene Shalit for Prince of Tides.
CBS This Morning
December 19—20, 1991
Steve Kmetko interviewed Streisand about The Prince of Tides.
Special Look at Barbra Streisand & The Prince of Tides
December 18, 1991
E! Cable Channel
Larry King Live
February 6, 1992
CNN
TV Show
February 1992
TROS T2, Holland
Gottschalk
February 19, 1992
RTL, Germany
Interview about Prince of Tides
Aspel & Company: Aspel Meets Barbra Streisand
February 22, 1992
ITV, United Kingdom
Saturday Night Live
February 22, 1992
NBC
34th Grammy Awards
February 25, 1992
Barbra received the Legend Award presented by Stephen Sondheim.
20H News, Entertainment Report
February 25, 1992
France 2 Network, France
Interviewed in London by a French reporter, Barbra answered some of the questions in French about The Prince of Tides.
64th Academy Awards
March 30, 1992
Barbra's film, The Prince of Tides, was nominated for seven Oscars. Streisand was shown several times on camera in the audience.
Her gown that evening was by Nolan Miller.
Voices For Change ‘92
September 16, 1992
C-SPAN Cable
American Reunion: The 52nd Presidential Inaugural Gala
January 19, 1993
CBS
Here's Looking At You, Warner Bros.
March 27, 1993
TNT Cable Network
In this documentary about Warner Brothers Studio, Streisand introduced a segment about actress/dancer Ruby Keeler.
65th Academy Awards
March 29, 1993
ABC
Barbra presented “Best Director” award to Clint Eastwood
20/20
November 19, 1993
ABC
Barbra's auction of her antiques and her pending New Year's Eve concert at the MGM Grand gave her another opportunity to get together with Barbara Walters in 1993. Read more.
The Tonight Show
December 31, 1993
NBC
Jay Leno and the Tonight Show produced some very funny segments with celebrity Streisand fan (and exercise guru) Richard Simmons outside the MGM Grand. Leno showed a brief but amazing clip of Barbra singing "As If We Never Said Goodbye", which, unfortunately got cut short before the climax.
Barbra Streisand: The Tour Of The Century
April 20, 1994
E! Entertainment
The Late Show with David Letterman
June 28, 1994
Letterman had a running gag about not being able to get Streisand tickets. Barbra walked on Letterman's set and presented him with tickets to her New York concert and asked him to stop kvetching!
Primetime Live
July 7, 1994
ABC
“Tough Tickets” story about Streisand's concerts. Footage shown of Streisand in cream gown singing “Evergreen” in New York, and “People”.
Barbra Streisand: The Concert
August 21, 1994
HBO
The Artist As Citizen speech
February 3, 1995
C-SPAN
Of her speech at Harvard, Streisand has said “I made the point then and many times since that artists are citizens first and artists second. We have opinions and ideas, just like anybody else. The difference is that we are given more visibility from which to speak - so we have to be informed and we have to be responsible, but it doesn't mean we have to be quiet.”
View and order a copy of the speech at C-Span Archives >>
Silent No More (Behind the Scenes of Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story)
February 6, 1995
Showtime
Glenn Close played Cammermeyer and Streisand Executive Produced this film for the cable channel Showtime. Streisand appeared in promotions for the movie, as well as on the documentary included on the DVD. (Buy the Serving in Silence DVD at Amazon.com)
Barbra Streisand: The Concert
May 21, 1995
CBS
CBS broadcast a slightly longer version of the HBO concert which included (a) Mike Myers as Linda Richman, (b) The Disney Medley, (c) “What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?”
Larry King Live
June 6, 1995
CNN
47th Emmy Awards
September 10, 1995
CBS
For Barbra Streisand: The Concert, Barbra won Emmys for “Outstanding Individual Performance”, and “Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special”.
Today Show
September 11, 1995
NBC
Streisand was interviewed backstage after her Emmy win.
Entertainment Tonight
September 11, 1995
Syndicated
Streisand talked to ET on their special backstage Emmy set about her win.
Color Me Barbra (Rebroadcast)
September 14, 1995
CBS
19 years after it originally aired, CBS rebroadcast Color Me Barbra—slightly edited for time.
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
December 14, 1995
ABC
In a videotaped tribute which was shot on the set of The Mirror Has Two Faces, Streisand toasted Sinatra, holding a glass of wine. “Hello gorgeous! Happy 80th. We're all so happy you did it your way. Happy birthday, Frank.”
TN Show
1996 (Broadcast date unknown)
Argentina
The Mirror Has Two Faces interview.
Corazón Corazón
1996 (Broadcast date unknown)
Spain, TVE
Barbra Streisand Behind The Scenes: The Mirror Has Two Faces
November 10, 1996
Showtime
Oprah
November 11, 1996
Syndicated
Streisand did publicity for The Mirror Has Two Faces.
Dateline
November 12, 1996
NBC
Jane Pauley interviewed Barbra about The Mirror Has Two Faces.
Today
November 12—13, 1996
NBC
Katie Couric interviewed Barbra.
“The Mirror Has Two Faces” Premiere
November 14, 1996
E! Entertainment
Steve Kmetko interviewed cast members at New York's Tavern on the Green opening party. Streisand's interview was pre-recorded on a special set.
Brian Linehan Special (Canada)
November 16, 1996
ONtv
Brian Linehan, who'd interviewed Streisand for his City Lights show in 1983, sat down with her, Jeff Bridges, and Lauren Bacall to discuss The Mirror Has Two Faces. Taped on the Mirror publicity junket set, Linehan said he received 30 minutes with Streisand. Other reporters had 5 minutes.
60 Minutes (Australia)
November 24, 1996
Streisand was interviewed on the Australian version of the U.S. show about The Mirror Has Two Faces.
Rescuers: Stories of Courage
1997-1998
Showtime
Streisand Executive Produced and introduced the series on camera.
Des O'Connor Tonight
January 1, 1997
UK TV
69th Academy Awards
March 24, 1997
ABC
Barbra Streisand and James Brolin attended, while Celine Dion sang Barbra's Oscar-nominated song “I Finally Found Someone.”
“Sowing Seeds, Reaping Peace”
Summer, 1997
WNET, New York
Seeds of Peace is an organization “dedicated to empowering young leaders from regions of conflict with the leadership skills required to advance reconciliation and coexistence.” Danny Schechter's documentary film about Seeds of Peace aired on WNET public television in New York during the summer of 1997. Barbra Streisand liked it enough to introduce it on camera.
20/20
November 14, 1997
ABC
In 1997, while engaged to James Brolin, Barbra Streisand and Barbara Walters got together again for an interview which plugged Barbra's new album, Higher Ground. The interview, shown on ABC's 20/20, featured rare footage from Barbra's 1993 New Year's Eve concert at the MGM Grand. Read more.
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Syndicated, November 21, 1997
Read more about the show here >>
TV7 Edizione Speciale
January 1998
RAI1 (Italy)
Barbra Streisand: My Life
May 20, 1998
Nine Network, Australia
“If You Ever Leave Me” Columbia Records Teaser
September 1999
Today Show
September 21—22, 1999
NBC
Streisand interviewed about A Love Like Ours album.
Access Hollywood
Sep 23, 1999
Syndicated
Streisand sat down with Access Hollywood's Pat O'Brien to discuss her marriage, and A Love Like Ours.
Prima
October 12, 1999
Rai Uno (Italian TV)
Streisand interviewed by Vincenzo Mollica about A Love Like Ours.
Clive James Meets Barbra Streisand
October 16, 1999
ITV, United Kingdom
Shot in Malibu but aired in the UK, Barbra speaks with journalist Clive James (originally an Aussie) in a terrific, interesting hour-long program. Barbra speaks at great length about her career's formative years and brings us up to date, suggesting that she would consider returning to movies as actress or director but not both simultaneously. In discussing the new album, Barbra details how and why she met Jim Brolin, their relationship and personal growth together. “He's the yin to my yang, or I'm the yang to his yin (laughs).” Asked about how the press treats her today, Barbra admits candidly and bluntly: “I think they suck. I don't care how they treat me now,” and follows with an explanation of her website's Truth Alert — “We like to set the record straight.” On daily stock market trading, she says enthusiastically, “It's an interesting psychological game...involving patience, instinct, drama...like gambling in a casino only I'm in my bathrobe.”
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
November 16, 1999
Syndicated
Read more about the show here >>
Streisand Exclusief: A Love Like Ours
November 20, 1999
RTL 4, Holland
Streisand was interviewed by Hans van Willigenburg in Malibu.
Taratata
Rai Uno, Italian TV
December 28, 1999
Streisand interviewed about A Love Like Ours.
ABC 2000
December 31, 1999
ABC
Host Peter Jennings showed an excerpted clip of Streisand singing “The Way We Were” from her TIMELESS Millenium Concert in Las Vegas.
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2000—2009
57th Golden Globe Awards
January 23, 2000
Barbra received the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Watch Streisand's speech from the Golden Globes >>
Daytime Emmy Awards
May 19, 2000
Barbra Streisand honored Barbara Walters on the May 19th, 2000 Daytime Emmy Awards in a pre-recorded video. In the video tribute, Streisand said: "What a lifetime, and what a special body of achievement. I take pride that I was half of your very first show and that I was in such good company. Remember? President-Elect and Mrs. Carter? I can actually trace my life in the five interviews I've had of you. In fact, I was so tired of you badgering me about when and if I'd get married again, I did it. Now, what about you? Love, and congratulations."
Reel Models: The First Women of Film
May 30, 2000
AMC Cable
Barbra Streisand hosted and executive produced a brand-new TV documentary special called Reel Models: The First Women of Film, which premiered on American Movie Classics (AMC).
20/20
November 3, 2000
ABC
Barbra's last Timeless concerts and the upcoming election were discussed as the two B's sat down in 2000 on ABC's 20/20 again. Read more.
C-SPAN
November 5, 2000
Barbra Streisand telephoned C-SPAN's live interview program on the “2000 Presidential Campaign” between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m. EST. Barbra's call-in followed the program's screening of excerpts from the Nov. 3 20/20 feature where Barbra discussed politics with Barbara Walters and showed some of her Aug. 17 speech at the Democrats' Nomination Celebration Concert in L.A.
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
November 6, 2000
O'Donnell showed a complete performance excerpt of “Send in the Clowns” from Streisand's Timeless television special.
E! Celebrity Profile
February 6, 2001
E! Entertainment Television (Cable)
E! dedicated an hour to Streisand's career story, mostly utilizing excerpts from her television specials, plus stock footage.
Barbra Streisand: Timeless
February 14, 2001
May 25, 2001
FOX
Edited version of Barbra's 1999 Millenium special, which aired twice on FOX. The unedited version was released on VHS and DVD on February 20, 2001. You can order the DVD at Amazon.com >>
The Directors: Barbra Streisand
April 4, 2001
Encore cable channel
Produced by Media Entertainment Inc. in cooperation with the American Film Institute (AFI), this first-ever stand-alone Streisand career documentary focuses on her three directorial efforts, Yentl, The Prince Of Tides, and The Mirror Has Two Faces. Featured is a never-before-seen interview with Barbra at home in Malibu discussing her work, as well as comments from Barbra's recent co-stars and collaborators, Lauren Bacall, Pierce Brosnan, Brenda Vaccaro, Mimi Rogers, Nick Nolte, and Marvin Hamlisch. Film clips and rare photographs are also shown.
“The Directors” DVD is available at Amazon.com >>
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand
May 31, 2001
FOX
“Christmas Memories” Electronic Press Kit
Filmed August 28, 2001
Footage of Streisand lip-synching to songs from Christmas Memories (2001 album), filmed at her house in Malibu. Directed by Mike Meadows; Director of Photography: Rick Walker.
53rd Annual Emmy Awards
November 4, 2001
CBS
Streisand sang “You'll Never Walk Alone” in honor of the victims of the attacks of September 11th. David Foster arranged the song; Bob Esty arranged and conducted the choir behind Barbra.
74th Academy Awards
March 3, 2002
ABC
Barbra presented a special Oscar to Robert Redford.
[Watch Official Oscar video at YouTube here.]
75th Academy Awards
March 3, 2003
ABC
Barbra presented Eminem with Oscar for Best Song; she also sat beside Meryl Streep in the group shot for 75th Oscar celebration.
Oprah
October 14, 2003
Syndicated
Recorded in Chicago on September 10, 2003, Barbra performed “Smile” in front of a studio audience to promote The Movie Album.
Oprah After The Show
October 14, 2003
Oxygen Cable Network
Streisand sat an extra half hour with Oprah for her Oxygen post-show series and took questions from the audience.
Inside The Actors Studio
March 21, 2004
NBC/Bravo Cable
AFI 100 Years 100 Songs
June 22, 2004
Barbra appeared on the show—“America's Greatest Music in the Movies” —commenting on her own movie songs, and others. Hosted by John Travolta.
Extra
December 2—3, 2004
Syndicated
“You know, you're my first interview,” Barbra told her goddaughter, Caleigh Peters, who interviewed Barbra for Extra during the Meet the Fockers press junket.
Dateline NBC
December 12, 2004
NBC
Barbra and the cast of Meet the Fockers talked to host Matt Lauer.
Moving Image Salutes John Travolta
December 12, 2004
USA Cable
Barbra saluted her friend John Travolta in a pre-recorded segment. She said: “John, I'm glad your creative talents are so self-evident because it means that I can spend this time talking about what a mensch you are. The people there already know about all the great films we've loved you in for 30 years. But do they know how good-hearted you are? How sweet and generous? And what an all-around good person and father you are? And husband, I might add. I congratulate the American Museum of the Moving Image on its salute to you, and I want everyone to know that of all your talents—acting, dancing, piloting planes—the most impressive is your talent as a thoughtful, caring, and loving friend. And I adore you.”
77th Academy Awards
February 27, 2005
ABC
Barbra and Dustin Hoffman presented “Best Picture.”
Good Morning America
September 22 & 26, 2005
ABC
Diane Sawyer interviewed Streisand about Guilty Pleasures, with footage from the Primetime interview.
ABC Primetime
September 22, 2005
ABC
Diane Sawyer's 30 minute interview with Streisand. Rick Walker was Director of Photography for this interview segment.
GMTV
October 17—18, 2005
UK Television
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
October 24, 2005
Comedienne and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres thrilled four Barbra Streisand superfans when she accepted an invitation to interview Barbra at her California home (which was actually rented for the interview—it wasn't Streisand's actual home). Rick Walker was Director of Photography for this interview segment.
My Name is Barbra & Color Me Barbra
March 2006
PBS Television Stations, USA
Many local PBS stations aired Streisand's 1965 and 1966 televisions specials for their pledge drives.
Tony Bennett: An American Classic
November 21, 2006
NBC
Streisand sang “Smile” with Bennett.
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North American Tour Electronic Press Kit
October 2006
Filmed on the tour stage between rehearsals, Streisand answers various questions about why she is touring and what the tour will be like. Her dog, Sammie, makes a cameo appearance.
European Tour Electronic Press Kit
May 2007
Pre-recorded interview with Streisand about touring Europe in concert which was issued to local television stations for promotion.
80th Academy Awards
February 24, 2008
ABC
Streisand, in a pre-taped segment, reminisced about winning her Oscar for Funny Girl.
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Warren Beatty
July 8, 2008
USA Cable
AFI has shared Barbra's segment on YouTube >>
AFI's video of Streisand speaking about McGovern >>
Hitman: David Foster & Friends
December 2008
PBS [syndicated]
Recorded live at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay, this special featured special musical guests and Foster himself performing. It aired on local PBS stations in December. Streisand appeared in a pre-recorded segment (“David, thanks for spending part of your musical life with me”). You can order a CD/DVD of Hitman: David Foster & Friends from Amazon.com, which includes Streisand's video segment.
The Early Show
December 30, 2008
CBS
Julie Chen interviewed Streisand while she was in Washington, D.C. to receive the Kennedy Center award. CBS integrated rare footage of Streisand singing Evergreen in her cream gown from her 1994 Madison Square Garden show, as well as newsreel footage of Streisand singing in Central Park in 1967. (You can watch the interview on YouTube.)
Kennedy Center Honors
December 30, 2008
CBS
Streisand: Live in Concert
April 25, 2009
CBS
CBS aired an edited, 1-hour version of Streisand: Live 2006.
Oprah
September 24, 2009
Syndicated
Streisand interviewed; Barbra sang “Make Someone Happy”. [Unaired song, Evergreen, was available online at Oprah.com]
CBS Sunday Morning
September 27, 2009
Today Show
September 29, 2009
Friday Night With Streisand & Ross
October 2, 2009
BBC1, UK
One hour interview with Jonathan Ross, promoting Love is the Answer. Streisand sang “In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning” and “If You Go Away.”
The Doctors
November 16, 2009
Syndicated
Streisand called into the show to discuss her passionate crusade to support heart health awareness for women, for which she created and endowed the Barbra Streisand Women’s Cardio Vascular Research and Education Program at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
The Paul O'Grady Show
December 7, 8, 10, 2009
UK Channel 4
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2010—current
We Are The World
February 12, 2010
NBC
A 3-minute version of the video premiered before the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies. Barbra and the other artists sang the song to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.
82nd Annual Academy Awards
March 7, 2010
ABC
Barbra presented Kathryn Bigelow with the Best Director Oscar for The Hurt Locker by saying, “Well, the time has come...” Bigelow was the first woman to win the coveted award.
Oprah
March 8, 2010
Syndicated
From the Kodak Theatre: Oprah's Annual After-Oscar Party 2010. Oprah's correspondent, Nate Berkus, talked to Streisand backstage at the Oscars.
Streisand said: “I hope there will come a time when it won't be about a woman director and a man director, but just who the best director is, ya know? When there's no regard for gender, but the talent of the work.”
Oprah
November 16, 2010
Syndicated
Barbra Streisand appeared for the full hour on Oprah's last season. Streisand was honored by her past leading men via videotape (Jeff Bridges, Mandy Patinkin, Nick Nolte, and Kris Kristofferson appeared). Barbra sang “The Way We Were.” Oprah brought out Robert Redford and the two talked about working together and TWWW sequel that never materialized.
Good Morning America
December 15, 2010
ABC
Robin Roberts interviewed Barbra Streisand at her Malibu home about her new book.
Larry King Live
December 15, 2010
CNN
On his next-to-last show, King interviewed Streisand at her home for the entire hour.
Nightline
December 15, 2010
ABC
Expanded interview with Streisand by Robin Roberts.
The Early Show
February 12, 2011
CBS
Nancy O'Dell interviewed Streisand at the MusiCares event about her career.
The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards
February 13, 2011
CBS
Introduced by Kris Kristofferson, Barbra Streisand sang “Evergreen.”
Billboard Music Awards
May 22, 2011
ABC
The Billboard Millennium Award was awarded to singer Beyoncé, who was honored in a video montage by musical veterans like Bono and Stevie Wonder, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Barbra Streisand.
Streisand, on the movie set of My Mother's Curse, said: “Great performers have a sound and style that is all their own. And that's why so many people love Beyoncé. And so do I.”
CBS Sunday Morning
August 21, 2011
CBS
Streisand interviewed by Bill Whitaker about her new album, What Matters Most.
The 84th Academy Awards
February 26,2012
ABC
Speaking about the magic of the movies in a pre-filmed mini-documentary segment by “Moneyball” director Bennett Miller, Streisand said: “I could dream there. I could become anything I want. I could be part of the film. I could dream about my own future...”
Q Check
September 20, 2012
QVC
At the noon segment of Q Check, Barbra called into the show and talked with host Jonathan Redford (related to Robert Redford—first cousin, twice-removed) and Richard Jay-Alexander, who was plugging the CD, Release Me. Barbra talked about the songs on Release Me:
“People have heard about them. And there's some like ‘Glocca Mora’ on YouTube, I guess. So, you know, I figured why not release them since people know about them?”
On why she didn't release the songs in the first place, Streisand said, “I was always more finicky earlier on. If I didn't like one note I didn't release something, but they're pretty good.
“Whatever flaws I think they have ... I'm just leaving them there. I'm less demanding now, more forgiving of myself. It's my work and I wanted to share it with the public.”
Barbra joked during the call-in, “How 'bout I don't even have a copy? I worked on this album for a long time, I don't even have a copy. Can I buy one?”
When Richard Jay-Alexander confessed he bought ten CDs, Barbra said with a laugh, “No! I'm only gonna buy one, Richard.”
Finally, before she hung up, Barbra revealed, “Aren't the vaults interesting? They're humongous. All these side passages filled with these things. There's probably a volume 2 to be had, too, because I have enough songs for volume 2, probably three.”
Katie
September 25, 2012
Syndicated
Streisand appeared on the second week of the new Katie Couric syndicated talk show. Barbra discussed Release Me, her upcoming concert tour, and women's heart health. Read more.
Entertainment Tonight
November 29-30, 2012
Syndicated
Streisand and The Guilt Trip costar Seth Rogen were interviewed by ET's Nancy O'Dell in two parts. A substantial portion of the interview was posted on the ET website.
The Today Show
December 7, 2012
NBC
In an exclusive interview with TODAY host Savannah Guthrie about The Guilt Trip and her character Joyce, Barbra said she and the character have lots in common. “Yeah, there's a part of me that's very like Joyce. You know, I'm—I like to be very comfortable, so I was able to wear sweatsuits and sneakers, you know—the part of me that really came from Brooklyn," she said.
To be clear, Streisand emphasized that despite what some people might say, “I'm not a diva. I don't think so,” she said. “I'm very down-to-earth.”
ABC Promos
December 5—8, 2012
ABC
Paramount Pictures ran special clips of Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand inserted in the scheduled primetime programming on the ABC television network for its upcoming feature release The Guilt Trip. The spots culminated with a 60 second sneak preview of the film.
Dr. Phil
December 10, 2012
Syndicated
Ten News
December 10, 2012
Australia
Emma Dallimore interviewed Streisand and Rogen for The Guilt Trip for Channel Ten (Australia).
Piers Morgan Tonight
December 23, 2012
CNN
Piers Morgan interviewed Barbra Streisand about her film The Guilt Trip and more.
85th Annual Academy Awards
February 24, 2013
ABC
Streisand sang “The Way We Were” in tribute to her friend Marvin Hamlisch on the Oscar show.
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Barbra’s Music Videos
My Heart Belongs To Me (1977)
Memory (1981)
Left in the Dark (1984)
Emotion (1985) & “Making Barbra Streisand's Emotion”
Somewhere (1985)
Hands Across America (1986)
We're Not Making Love Anymore (1989)
Places That Belong To You (1991)
For All We Know (1991)
I Finally Found Someone (with Bryan Adams) (1996)
Tell Him (with Celine Dion) (1997)
If You Ever Leave Me (with Vince Gill) (1999)
Wild is the Wind & I'm in the Mood for Love (2003)
Guilty Pleasures Videos (2005)
We Are The World (2010)
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Barbra TV DVDs
Here's Streisand television shows that are available on DVD & Blu-ray. All “order” links are to Amazon.com.
- Barbra Streisand: The Television Specials — Box set of: My Name Is Barbra (1965), Color Me Barbra (1966), The Belle of 14th Street (1967), A Happening in Central Park (1967), Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments (1973) [order]
- My Name is Barbra — Single DVD of 1965 special [order]
- Color Me Barbra — Single DVD of 1966 special [order]
- Belle of 14th Street — Single DVD of 1967 special [order]
- A Happening in Central Park — Single DVD of 1968 special [order]
- Barbra Streisand And Other Musical Instruments — Single DVD of 1973 special [order]
- First Performances, Vol. 1 — Barbra's 1962 appearance on The Garry Moore Show [order]
- The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show: Unforgettable Performances Volume 1 — Contains excerpt of Barbra singing “When the Sun Comes Out” [order]
- The Judy Garland Show, Volume 2 — Contains the 1963 Streisand episode [order]
- One Voice — Barbra's 1986 concert special [order]
- Barbra Streisand: The Concert (Live at the MGM Grand) — Jan. 1, 1994 concert [order]
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Mike Myers — Barbra's cameo appearance in Linda Richman skit. [order]
- Timeless: Live in Concert — Barbra's 2000 concert [order]
- The Directors — 2001 1-hour documentary/interview on Streisand [order]
- Inside the Actor's Studio: Barbra Streisand — full 2004 interview [order]
- Tony Bennett: An American Classic — contains Streisand/Bennett duet on “Smile” [order DVD] [order Blu-ray]
- Hollywood Biographies: The Leading Ladies — Disc 5 contains rare behind-the-scenes footage from The Owl and the Pussycat, Funny Girl, The Way We Were, and Funny Lady. [order]
- Barbra Streisand: The Concerts — 3 DVD set: Live 2006, The Concert (2004/Anaheim), and Putting It Together: The Making of the Broadway Album. [order]
- Streisand: Live 2006 — Blu-ray of Barbra's 2006 concert [order Blu-ray]
- Hitman: David Foster & Friends — Includes Streisand's spoken comments [order Blu-ray]
- One Night Only Barbra Streisand and Quartet at The Village Vanguard — Barbra's September 26, 2009 live concert [order DVD] [order Blu-ray]
- MusiCares Tribute to Barbra Streisand — 2011 concert [order DVD] [order Blu-ray]
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For help with these pages, special thanks to Mark Boyce, Mark Iskowitz, Eugen Gleichweit, Jade, Adam Zapora, Christophe Blondel, Helena den Ouden-Ton, Kevin Hall, Craig Hall, tomasp, and www.barbrastreisand.com.
