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Rainbow is a 1978 American made-for-television biographical musical drama film which chronicles the early years of singer-actress Judy Garland, portrayed by Andrea McArdle. Directed by Jackie Cooper, it was written by John McGreevey based on the 1975 book Rainbow: The Stormy Life of Judy Garland by Christopher Finch. It originally aired on NBC Monday Night at the Movies on November 6, 1978. The casting of McArdle as Judy Garland was heavily criticized at the time, as the actress did not resemble nor sound remotely like Garland.
Original Release
11/06/1978
US Release
11/06/1978
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Andrea McArdle | Judy Garland |
| Don Murray | Frank Gumm |
| Michael Parks | Roger Edens |
| Rue McClanahan | Ida Koverman |
| Nicholas Pryor | Bill Gilmore |
| Jack Carter | George Jessel |
| Donna Pescow | Jinnie Gumm |
| Martin Balsam | Louis B. Mayer |
| Piper Laurie | Ethel Gumm |
| Erin Donovan | Janey Gumm |
Directors
Jackie Cooper, Melville Shavelson
Writers
Christopher Finch, John McGreevey
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Andrea McArdle | Judy Garland |
| Don Murray | Frank Gumm |
| Michael Parks | Roger Edens |
| Rue McClanahan | Ida Koverman |
| Nicholas Pryor | Bill Gilmore |
| Jack Carter | George Jessel |
| Donna Pescow | Jinnie Gumm |
| Martin Balsam | Louis B. Mayer |
| Piper Laurie | Ethel Gumm |
| Erin Donovan | Janey Gumm |
| Philip Sterling | Arthur Freed |
| Peggy Walton-Walker | Laura Gilmore |
| Moosie Drier | Mickey Rooney |
| Ben Frank | The Agent |
| Johnny Doran | Jackie Cooper |
| Don Sherman | |
| Morgan Sterne | (as Albert Morgenstern) |
| Vincent Milana | (as Vincent Duke Milana) |
| Mark Gregory | |
| David Fidel |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William Hogan | Executive Producer |
| Greg Strangis | Executive Producer |
| Robert Birnbaum | Producer |
| Peter Dunne | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or a Special | Won |
