The Mama Cass Television Program

The Mama Cass Television Program

60 mins | June 26, 1969

"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.

The Mama Cass Television Program

60 mins | June 26, 1969

The Mama Cass Television Program
"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.
Producers Landers-Roberts Productions, Chuck Barris Productions
Original title The Mama Cass Television Program
Directors Sid Smith
Writers John Brent, Severn Darden

Cast

Cass Elliot

as Herself

Barbara Bain

as Herself

Martin Landau

as Himself

Buddy Hackett

as Himself

Joni Mitchell

as Herself