Melissa Manchester

Melissa Manchester

Born: February 15, 1951

Movies for Melissa Manchester...

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
Title: Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
Character: Self
Released: September 11, 2021
Type: Movie
The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.
bee
Title: Stars in the House
Character: Self
Released: March 16, 2020
Type: TV
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley have created Stars in the House, a daily live streamed series to support The Actors Fund and its services.
bee
Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
Title: Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love
Character: Herself
Released: October 12, 2013
Type: Movie
When Marvin Hamlisch passed away in August 2012 the worlds of music, theatre and cinema lost a talent the likes of which we may never see again. Seemingly destined for greatness, Hamlisch was accepted into New York’s Juilliard School as a 6-year-old musical prodigy and rapidly developed into a phenomenon. With instantly classic hits ‘The Way We Were’ and ‘Nobody Does It Better’ and scores for Hollywood films such as The Swimmer, The Sting and Sophie’s Choice and the Broadway juggernaut A Chorus Line; Hamlisch became the go-to composer for film and Broadway producers and a prominent presence on the international Concert Hall circuit. His streak was staggering, vast, unprecedented and glorious, by the age of 31 Hamlisch had won 4 Grammys, an Emmy, 3 Oscars, a Tony and a Pulitzer prize: success that burned so bright, it proved impossible to match.
bee
The Making of 'Lady and the Tramp II': From Tramp to Scamp
Title: The Making of 'Lady and the Tramp II': From Tramp to Scamp
Character: Self - Song Music / Lyrics
Released: February 27, 2001
Type: Movie
Making of featurette about the sequel to the beloved film.
bee
Title: Hercules
Character: Ms. Euphrosyne (voice)
Released: August 31, 1998
Type: TV
Follow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of satyr Phil. Many of the Olympian Gods and Goddesses pay visit to the young hero-to-be and help or hinder him in his new adventures.
bee
Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz
Title: Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
The story of Peter Allen, Australia's beloved variety entertainer and songwriter. As one of the first openly gay entertainers, Allen won a unique stardom with a mainstream public which loved him for his honesty.
bee
Title: Batman: The Animated Series
Character: Model / Nurse (voice)
Released: September 5, 1992
Type: TV
Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".
bee
For the Boys
Title: For the Boys
Character: Corrine
Released: November 22, 1991
Type: Movie
On a USO tour during World War II, entertainer Eddie Sparks needs a partner to round out his act. Soon after hiring performer Dixie Leonard, Eddie decides he wants her out of the show — mostly because she upstages him. Dixie is close to leaving of her own accord, but her uncle, Art Silver, convinces her to stay. As the years and wars go by, Eddie and Dixie experience a tumultuous relationship onstage and off while they continue the act for the troops.
bee
The Fred Astaire Songbook
Title: The Fred Astaire Songbook
Character: Self
Released: March 8, 1991
Type: Movie
A loving tribute to Astaire the singer, hosted by Audrey Hepburn.
bee
Voices That Care
Title: Voices That Care
Character: Self - Choir Member
Released: February 28, 1991
Type: Movie
Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care".
bee
Title: Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Character: Jane Green (voice)
Released: September 15, 1990
Type: TV
Eco-villains beware: Captain Planet is here to save the day! With the guidance of Gaia, five Planeteers - representing Earth, Fire, Water, Wind and Heart - come together to defend our planet from environmental destruction. With their powers combined, the team becomes the solution to pollution!
bee
The Great Mouse Detective
Title: The Great Mouse Detective
Character: Miss Kitty Mouse (voice)
Released: July 2, 1986
Type: Movie
When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.
bee
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
Title: Judy Garland: The Concert Years
Character: Herself
Released: January 24, 1985
Type: Movie
This very special program-hosted by Judy's daughter, Lorna Luft-is a loving tribute to the life and timeless popularity of superstar Judy Garland, who began as a small-time vaudeville act and grew up to be one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Featuring the fond reminiscences of many family and friends, this show is filled with some of Judy's finest filmed performances. Includes the legendary performer singing-on her own and with stars such as Barbra Streisand, Lena Horne, Liza Minnelli, and Tony Bennett-several of her greatest songs such as The Man That Got Away, Swanee, San Francisco. Chicago, Over the Rainbow, and many more.
bee
I Love Liberty
Title: I Love Liberty
Character: Self
Released: March 21, 1982
Type: Movie
An all-star variety special saluting America.
bee
Title: Fame
Released: January 7, 1982
Type: TV
An American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987. The show is based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. With a mixture of drama and music, it followed the lives of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Although fictional, it was based heavily on the actual Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York. Most interior scenes were filmed in Hollywood, California, and in all seasons but the third, several exterior scenes were shot on location in New York City. The popularity of the series, particularly in the UK, led to several hit records and live concert tours by the cast. Despite its success, very few of the actors maintained high-profile careers after the series was cancelled. A number of the cast members were seen again briefly in Bring Back...Fame, a reunion special made for British television in 2008.
bee
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Title: Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Character: Self
Released: November 25, 1977
Type: Movie
Train wreck, some might call it a TV special, proving that not everything was better in the good old days. That includes Rolling Stone Magazine.
bee
The People's Command Performance: '77
Title: The People's Command Performance: '77
Character: Self
Released: April 7, 1977
Type: Movie
A celebrity lineup selected by a “specially conducted nationwide survey” entertains.
bee
Title: The Muppet Show
Character: Self - Special Guest Star
Released: September 5, 1976
Type: TV
Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.
bee
Title: Rock Concert
Character: Self
Released: September 27, 1973
Type: TV
Don Kirshner's Rock Concert is an American television music variety show that ran during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Don Kirshner and syndicated to television stations. It premiered on September 27, 1973, with a performance by The Rolling Stones; its last episode was in 1981.
bee
Title: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1972
Type: TV
A much cherished annual tradition since 1972, the show includes special musical performances, reports on New Year’s celebrations from around the globe and the traditional countdown to midnight along with the iconic Times Square ball drop.
bee
Title: The Midnight Special
Character: Self
Released: August 19, 1972
Type: TV
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The series also occasionally aired vintage footage of older acts. As the program neared the end of its run in the early 1980s, it began to frequently use lip-synched performances rather than live. The program also featured occasional comedic performances such as Richard Pryor and Andy Kaufman.
bee
Title: Great Performances
Character: Self
Released: January 28, 1971
Type: TV
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
bee
Title: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 1962
Type: TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
bee
Title: The Mike Douglas Show
Character: Self
Released: December 11, 1961
Type: TV
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.