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Carpenters Very First Television Special
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Carpenters Very First Television Special

1976-12-08 · 51 min · ★ 8.0

Music · TV Movie

The Carpenters First Special was a performance of a variety of sketches with guest stars Victor Borge and John Denver.

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Directors
Bill Davis
Production companies
Downey-Bronx Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard CarpenterRichard CarpenterSelf
Karen CarpenterKaren CarpenterSelf
John DenverJohn DenverSelf
Victor BorgeVictor BorgeSelf
Olivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton-JohnSelf (uncredited)
Howard CosellHoward CosellSelf (uncredited)
Johnny RutherfordSelf (uncredited)
Al UnserSelf (uncredited)

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