Documentary · United States of America · 1969 · 1h 0m

The Mama Cass Television Program

The Mama Cass Television Program poster
Director
Sid Smith
Cast
Cass Elliot as Self Barbara Bain as Self Martin Landau as Self Buddy Hackett as Self Joni Mitchell as Self John Sebastian as Self
Crew
John Brent — Writer Severn Darden — Writer Saul Turteltaub — Producer
Tagline

Mama Cass brings groovy to prime time.

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.

Mood & Themes
music special
Key Collaborators
Sid Smith Director John Brent Writer Severn Darden Writer Saul Turteltaub Producer
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