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Queen of the Stardust Ballroom is an American television movie directed by Sam O'Steen and executive-produced by Roger Gimbel, from the teleplay by Jerome Kass. It was broadcast by CBS on February 13, 1975. Maureen Stapleton, Charles Durning, and Charlotte Rae were nominated for Emmy Awards for their performances.
Original Release
02/13/1975
US Release
02/13/1975
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Maureen Stapleton | Bea Asher |
| Charles Durning | Al Green |
| Michael Brandon | David |
| Michael Strong | Jack |
| Charlotte Rae | Helen |
| Jacquelyn Hyde | Angie |
| Alan Fudge | Louis |
| Elizabeth Berger | Jennifer |
| Natalie Core | Pauline Krimm |
| Martha Tilton | Singer |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Maureen Stapleton | Bea Asher |
| Charles Durning | Al Green |
| Michael Brandon | David |
| Michael Strong | Jack |
| Charlotte Rae | Helen |
| Jacquelyn Hyde | Angie |
| Alan Fudge | Louis |
| Elizabeth Berger | Jennifer |
| Natalie Core | Pauline Krimm |
| Martha Tilton | Singer |
| Danna Hansen | Martha |
| Orrin Tucker | M.C. |
| Lewis Charles | Johnny |
| Ruth Warshawsky | Shirley |
| Louise Lorimer | Lady in Park |
| Guy Raymond | Petie |
| Nora Marlowe | Emily |
| Gil Lamb | Harry |
| Hollis Irving | Marie (as Holly Irving) / Marie |
| Gaye Taron | Young Woman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robert W. Christiansen | Producer |
| Rick Rosenberg | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Special - Drama or Comedy | Nominated |
| 1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy | Nominated |
| 1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy | Nominated |
| 1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Special | Nominated |
| 1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy | Nominated |
| 1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Original Teleplay | Nominated |
| 1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for Entertainment Programming for a Special | Won |
| 1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design | Nominated |
| 1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Choreography | Won |
| 1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Special | Nominated |
| 1975 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Special Musical Material | Nominated |
