The Mama Cass Television Program 54 years old

Mama Cass brings groovy to prime time.

"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.

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The Mama Cass Television Program Cast

Name Character
Martin Landau He was 41, 89 years old when he died as Himself
Buddy Hackett He was 44, 78 years old when he died as Himself
Barbara Bain She was 37, now 92 years old as Herself
Joni Mitchell She was 25, now 80 years old as Herself
Cass Elliot She was 27, 32 years old when she died as Herself

The Mama Cass Television Program Crew

Name Department
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The Mama Cass Television Program (54 years)

Mama Cass brings groovy to prime time.

  • Release day: Thursday, June 26, 1969
  • Runtime: 60 minutes