Movie

The Orson Welles Show

★ 8.0(2)19791h 14m

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Good to know

Director: Stanley Sheff, Orson Welles
Release date: 1979-02-01
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About The Orson Welles Show

The Orson Welles Show is a 1979 movie in the TV Movie and Documentary genres, directed by Stanley Sheff and Orson Welles, starring Orson Welles, Burt Reynolds and Jim Henson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Orson Welles Show in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An unsold 1979 television talk-show pilot hosted by Orson Welles, blending interviews, audience interaction, staged segments, and magic performances, filmed between 1978 and 1979 but never broadcast or developed into a series.

Cast

Orson Welles

Self

Burt Reynolds

Self

Jim Henson

Self / Kermit the Frog (voice)

Frank Oz

Self / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle (voice)

Dave Goelz

Gonzo (voice)

Angie Dickinson

Self

Shawn Stevens

Self

Joseph McBride

Member of Studio Audience

Joe Dante

Member of Studio Audience

Allen Bracken

Robert the Assistant

Bob Greenberg

Gypsy Clarinetist

Michael Part

Gypsy Concertinist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Orson Welles Show in Canada?+

The Orson Welles Show is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Orson Welles Show on Netflix?+

The Orson Welles Show is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Orson Welles Show?+

The Orson Welles Show has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in The Orson Welles Show?+

The Orson Welles Show stars Orson Welles, Burt Reynolds, Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Dave Goelz.

When did The Orson Welles Show come out?+

The Orson Welles Show is a 1979 movie directed by Stanley Sheff and Orson Welles.

What genre is The Orson Welles Show?+

The Orson Welles Show is TV Movie and Documentary film.

Who directed The Orson Welles Show?+

The Orson Welles Show was directed by Stanley Sheff and Orson Welles.