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My Name Is Barbra is a 1965 television special and the first for up and coming super star Barbra Streisand. The special was broadcast April 28, 1965 on CBS in conjunction with Streisand's fifth studio album My Name Is Barbra. The special was very successful, won many awards, including five Emmys and a contract was signed for another four specials. The special was split into three acts.
Original Release
04/28/1965
US Release
04/28/1965
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Barbra Streisand | Herself / Self |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Barbra Streisand | Herself / Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Martin Erlichman | Executive Producer |
| Barry Schulman | Executive Producer |
| David Horn | Producer |
| Anu Krishnan | Producer |
| Willard Levitas | Producer |
| Richard Lewine | Producer |
| Peggy Lieber | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1966 | Golden Globe | Best TV Show | Nominated |
| 1965 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Actors and Performers | Won |
| 1965 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Directors | Nominated |
| 1965 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Musicians | Won |
| 1965 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Art Directors and Set Decorators | Won |
| 1965 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Choreographers | Won |
| 1965 | Emmy | Outstanding Program Achievements in Entertainment | Won |
