This website is dedicated to the one and only Bette Midler, more affectionately known as The Divine Miss M. But unlike many websites dedicated to
Bette Midler, this site is a tribute to a part of Bette's career that rarely gets the attention it deserves . . . Bette's early stage career.
Back in 1973 many critics hailed Bette Midler as the brightest new star of the year.
And throughout the following ten years Bette became a concert legend, a performer you’d be crazy to miss if she was playing
near your town. Her uncanny wit, eccentric improprieties, and her self-described "trash with flash, sleaze with ease" persona won over audiences everywhere,
and her non-stop energy and emotional song interpretations kept audiences mesmerized and begging for more.
From her humble beginnings in sleazy night clubs and her infamous stint at the
infamous "Continental Baths," all the way to record-breaking Broadway engagements
and sold out major cross country tours - this page covers it all.
So do allow yourself some time to sit back and take a sentimental journey back
in time to experience . . . Bette on the Boards.
For your personal enjoyment we have some vintage recordings from Bette's
early onstage career, which undoubtedly display the power and versatility that
Bette had as a performer. The audio quality of
these performances range from good to mediocre, but they truly capture the
breathtaking talent of all performers who were
part of these amazing
shows. All materials are presented for entertainment
/ educational purposes. Please feel free to leave any
comments further below on this page.
RECENT UPDATES
September 1, 2010
A few aesthetic
changes to the front page plus
a new improved video player.
* A search page has been added.
* The photo gallery has moved to its own
page.
(* the new links are under Nostalgia - on the left)
PEACE SUNDAY REQUEST
Does anybody have a video copy of the 1982 Peace Sunday Anti
Nuke show held at the Rose Bowl?
I'm looking for just Bette's segment. Somebody posted a clip of
it on YouTube awhile back, but it's
since been removed. Would really love to find a copy of
this.
BETTE
MIDLER RADIO SPECIAL
Host: Robert W. Morgan - Aired:
March 1, 1981
Here you can listen to a radio special from 1981 featuring a retrospective
feature and interview with Bette
Midler. This special also includes several of Bette's songs. The recording is broken into five
parts. The total running time is approximately 49 minutes.
THE BOOB TUBE
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS: Use your mouse
and point near the bottom of the video list on the right-hand side of the player
in order to scroll further down and see all the videos listed.
Click on the (i) icon on the bottom right bar of the player to see further
information on the video you are watching. The volume is automatically set
to a low level, so be sure to raise it if you want to fully enjoy these videos.
If there is a video you would like to see, let us know in the GUESTBOOK
further down.
We will try to accommodate all requests that we receive - if we have the
material.
Videos are being presented for entertainment
purposes only. This is a non-profit / non-commercial website and
no breach of any original copyrights are intended with the showing of
these materials. If any video is deemed unauthorized use
the copyright holder it will promptly be removed upon request.
Celebrity photographer Bob
Scott, who has taken some of the most stunning early photos of Bette
Midler onstage and off, is currently offering some of his vintage work of
Bette for fans to own. Don't miss out on your chance to own some extraordinary
images from a very extraordinary photographer. Click
here to check out Bob's auctions.
Please make a donation if
you would like to assist the creator
of this website to help fund future research and maintenance costs. Thank you for
your support.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
This
website is always trying to archive as much information as possible
from Bette’s early onstage career. The more we can
hear and see, the more
we can document and preserve.
If you recorded
or photographed Bette back in the day and would be willing to share, trade
or sell your materials, please feel free to get in touch with us. We have plenty to offer in return, and we wholeheartedly vow that no profits
will ever be made from these early materials.
VENUES WE ARE SEEKING
The Continental Baths (any show except Sept 5, 1971)
Mr. Kelly's - The Bitter End - Downstairs At The Upstairs
Central Park - The Boarding House - The Troubadour - Bijou Cafe 1978 World Tour
(Seattle / Paris / Germany / Netherlands / Belgium / Australia)
Plus any show from all the subsequent major tours
that are not listed here.
This page is unofficial in nature and is not endorsed or recognized by Bette Midler or any of her employees. This page is solely a fans dedication to an astonishing performer and her breathtaking stage career.
No breach of copyright or intellectual property is intended within this page. Credit is always given whenever possible
and permission is sought out whenever possible. All materials are presented for entertainment / educational
purposes only. This is a non-profit / non-commercial website. The unauthorized use of materials from this site elsewhere is very discourteous,
so please ask first. Help keep this site original.
BETTE
MIDLER RADIO SPECIAL
