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TCB is a 1968 television special produced by Motown Productions and George Schlatter–Ed Friendly Productions of Laugh-In fame. The special is a musical revue starring Motown's two most popular groups at the time, Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations. Containing a combination of showtunes, specially prepared numbers, and popular Motown hits, the special was taped before a live studio audience in September 1968 and originally broadcast December 9, 1968 on NBC, sponsored by the Timex watch corporation. The title of the program uses a then-popular acronym, "TCB", which stands for "Taking Care of Business".
Original Release
12/09/1968
US Release
12/09/1968
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Diana Ross | Self / Herself |
| Mary Wilson | Self / Herself |
| Cindy Birdsong | Self / Herself |
| Otis Williams | Self / Himself |
| Eddie Kendricks | Self / Himself |
| Paul Williams | Self / Himself |
| Melvin Franklin | Self / Himself |
| Dennis Edwards | Self / Himself |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Diana Ross | Self / Herself |
| Mary Wilson | Self / Herself |
| Cindy Birdsong | Self / Herself |
| Otis Williams | Self / Himself |
| Eddie Kendricks | Self / Himself |
| Paul Williams | Self / Himself |
| Melvin Franklin | Self / Himself |
| Dennis Edwards | Self / Himself |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ed Friendly | Executive Producer |
| Gene Marcione | Producer |
| Carolyn Raskin | Producer |
| Juan Angel | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1969 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Electronic Production | Nominated |
