The Orson Welles Show
1979, English. Directed by Orson Welles & Stanley Sheff.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Orson WellesDirector
- Stanley SheffDirector
- Orson WellesSelf
- Burt ReynoldsSelf
- Jim HensonSelf / Kermit the Frog (voice)
- Frank OzSelf / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle (voice)
- Dave GoelzGonzo (voice)
- Angie DickinsonSelf
- Shawn StevensSelf
- Joseph McBrideMember of Studio Audience
- Joe DanteMember of Studio Audience
- Allen BrackenRobert the Assistant
- Bob GreenbergGypsy Clarinetist
- Michael PartGypsy Concertinist
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Orson Welles
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How long is The Orson Welles Show?
The Orson Welles Show runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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Which OTT platform is The Orson Welles Show on?
The Orson Welles Show isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1979. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Orson Welles Show?
If you liked The Orson Welles Show, try 4 Little Girls, Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars, The Godfather Family: A Look Inside.
Who directed The Orson Welles Show?
The Orson Welles Show (1979) was directed by Orson Welles and Stanley Sheff and stars Orson Welles, Burt Reynolds, Jim Henson.