Barbra Streisand on Television

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1961—1969

Jack Paar Show

Streisand on Jack Paar Show

April 5, 1961

PM East (with Mike Wallace)

1961—1962

The Garry Moore Show

May 29, 1962

The Merv Griffin Show

NBC
Possibly Broadcast November 5, 1962

The Tonight Show

Tonight Show
August 1962—March 1963

The Ed Sullivan Show

Ed Sullivan 1962
December 16, 1962
CBS

Barbra sang a dramatic version of “My Coloring Book”, then, as the curtain lowered behind her, Barbra showed her crazy, kooky side by singing a tear-away-tempo version of “Lover, Come Back To Me”.

Mike Douglas Show

Mike Douglas Show
February 11-15, 1963

Memory Lane with Joe Franklin

Memory Lane
February 14, 1963
Local New York broadcast, WOR

Joe Franklin's show, which ran locally in New York, was a talk show that mixed various guests from different backgrounds. Barbra was on the show several times according to Franklin, although only one date is known. Like so many other early television shows, there are no tapes of the early Memory Lane shows.

The Ed Sullivan Show

Streisand on Sullivan Show
March 24, 1963
CBS

The camera tracked toward a New York apartment set, revealing Barbra sitting in the window of one of the apartments. She sang “Cry Me A River”.

The Dinah Shore Show

Dinah Shore Show
May 12, 1963

The Ed Sullivan Show

Ed Sullivan Show
June 9, 1963
CBS

Barbra sang “When the Sun Comes Out” against a backdrop of umbrellas. The performance is available on the DVD The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show: Unforgettable Performances Volume 1.

The Keefe Brasselle Show

June 25, 1963

Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon / March of Dimes Telethon

September 1963

A Bob Hope Comedy Special

Bob Hope Show
September 27, 1963

The Judy Garland Show

Judy Garland Show
October 6, 1963

Stars Salute ‘64

Syndicated, 1964

What’s My Line?

What's My Line
April 12, 1964
April 25, 1965

My Name is Barbra

My Name is Barbra
April 28, 1965

Barbra's first one-hour special.

17th Emmy Awards

Emmy Awards
September 12, 1965
CBS

Barbra won her first Emmy for “Outstanding Individual Achievement by an Actor or Performer” for My Name is Barbra.

Mies en Scene

Dutch Television
1966 (Broadcast date unknown)
Dutch Television

Late Night Line-Up

Late Night Line Up
BBC, United Kingdom
March 17, 1966

Watch it on YouTube >>

Late Night Line-Up

Late Night Line Up
BBC2, United Kingdom
Interviewed by Michael Dean
July 17, 1966

Watch it on YouTube >>

Color Me Barbra

Color Me Barbra
March 30, 1966

Barbra's second one-hour special.

Tony Awards

1967 Tony Awards
1967

Barbra presented the “Best Musical” Tony Award to Kander and Ebb for Cabaret.

Multiple Sclerosis Commercial

Multiple Sclerosis ad

1967

The Belle of 14th Street

Belle of 14th Street
October 11, 1967

Barbra's third one-hour special.

40th Academy Awards

Sammy Davis and Streisand
April 10, 1968
ABC

Barbra, wearing her curly wig, presented “Best Song” Oscar to Sammy Davis Jr. for “Talk to the Animals” from Doctor Dolittle.

A Happening in Central Park

A Happening in Central Park
September 16, 1968

Barbra's fourth one-hour special.

Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall
September 18, 1968
NBC

The Joey Bishop Show

Joey Bishop Show 1968
ABC
September 1968 (Date unknown)

This late night talk show, hosted by Bishop and co-hosted by Regin Philbin, was meant to challenge Johnny Carson's popluar talk show over at NBC. It ran for two years. Bishop and Philbin went remote for the Funny Girl premiere at the Egyptian Theater, interviewing all of the celebrities attending. Streisand was interviewed by Bishop on her way into the premiere.

Maxwell House “Christmas Album” Commercial

Maxwell House Commercial
1969

Read more about it here.

TV6 Interview (French TV)

French Interview 1969
French Television
January or February, 1969

Filmed during the London premiere of the film version of Funny Girl. Barbra speaks some French in the interview.

Watch it on YouTube >>

Late Night Line-Up

BBC Interview 1969
BBC, United Kingdom
January 15, 1969

41st Annual Academy Awards

1969 Academy Awards
April 14, 1969

Barbra won the “Best Actress” Oscar for Funny Girl and said, “Hello Gorgeous” when she accepted it.

Ed Sullivan Show

Ed Sullivan Show 1969
September 28, 1969

Barbra appeared on Ed Sullivan's show to help him celebrate his 23rd season premiere. Her medley from Hello, Dolly! was taped in Las Vegas at the International Hotel during the second week of her engagement there. You can view a video of Barbra's Dolly! medley here.

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1970—1979

42nd Academy Awards

John Wayne and Barbra Streisand
April 7, 1970

Barbra presented “Best Actor” Oscar to John Wayne. She flirted with the audience by tearing open the envelope then saying, “I’m not gonna tell ya.” Streisand wore a custom pink Arnold Scaasi silk gown, decorated with sequined and beaded buttons and a matching pillbox hat.

Tony Awards

Streisand on Tony Awards
April 19, 1970

Wearing a dark pantsuit with white collar and sleeves, Barbra received the “Star of the Decade” award. “Imagine, being in a hall of fame,” she said to the audience. Then, in her Brooklyn manner, she jested, “Imagine being in a hall at all, the trouble I’ve had getting an apartment, I tell ya.” The audience laughed and applauded at Barbra’s reference to her troubles securing an apartment in New York because two buildings’ board of directors turned her down. “That’s another story,” she explained before launching into her acceptance speech for the “Star of the Decade” award.

Entertainer of the Year Awards

Entertainer of the Year Awards
September 20, 1970

Ed Sullivan introduced a video clip of Barbra Streisand singing “On A Clear Day” from 1969’s International Hotel concert. Then, New York’s Mayor Lindsay welcomed Barbra onstage to accept the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) Georgie Award for “Entertainer of the Year”. (Watch the video of the 1970 Entertainer of the Year Awards here)

A World of Love

A World of Love
December 22, 1970

Singer Presents Burt Bacharach

Bacharach and Streisand
March 14, 1971

The David Frost Show

David Frost Show
Spring 1971 (unaired)
Group W Network

Barbra was Frost's only guest as he asked her questions about motherhood and invited her to sing two songs live for the studio audience: “Didn’t We” and “I Don’t Know Where I Stand”. The interview with David Frost was never aired due to legal issues: Streisand had an unfulfilled contract for television specials with CBS, and Frost's show aired on Group W. (You can watch of clip of the interview & Streisand singing “Didn’t We” on YouTube.)

Nat. Assoc. for Retarded Children (NARC)

NARC ads
1971 Public Service Commercial

Barbra Streisand And Other Musical Instruments

Other Musical Instruments
November 2, 1973

Barbra's fifth one-hour special.

People’s Choice Awards

Peoples Choice Awards
February 1975

Today Show

Streisand on Today Show
February 21-22, 1975

Barbara Walters' first interview with Barbra Streisand was on the Today Show in 1975. In a two-part interview, Barbara asked Barbra about Jon Peters, Rainbow Road (a.k.a. A Star Is Born), and about her life in Hollywood.

Funny Girl to Funny Lady

Funny Girl to Funny Lady
March 9, 1975

AFI Salute to William Wyler

William Wyler TV Show
March 14, 1976

Barbra was one of the stars who came onstage to toast William Wyler at the AFI ceremony. Wyler was Streisand’s director for Funny Girl. “I’m gonna surprise you, Willie,” Streisand teased, wearing her new, curly hairdo. “I’m only gonna speak for a minute, ya know? Not like the old days on the set.”

The Barbara Walters Special

Barbara Walters Special
December 14, 1976

In 1976, Barbara Walters invited Streisand (and Jon Peters) to be a guest on her first prime time television special. President Elect Jimmy Carter was her other guest. In a fascinating interview, television viewers saw the Malibu ranch that Jon and Barbra called home. The interview started with Jon addressing the rumors that he was manipulating Barbra. Jon, well spoken and charming, won over Barbara Walters. Next, Streisand and Peters sat down for a chat about A Star Is Born and topics like celebrity, women's rights, and whether they'd get married.

 

In 1996 (20 years after the interview aired), Walters said, "True, [Streisand] was and still is one of our greatest stars, but I payed a high price. I so wanted Barbra Streisand as a guest on my first special that I did something I've never done before or since. I let her see the tape the same night we did the interview. As everyone knows, Barbra is a perfectionist. She wanted to change almost every line up until the program aired. I never gave anyone else control again. Barbra and I went on to do two more interviews, but this was the first." (Watch an excerpt of this interview on YouTube >>)

Geraldo Rivera’s Good Night America

Streisand on Geraldo Rivera's Show
January 27, 1977

Barbra's A Star is Born held an opening party at New York's Tavern on the Green, with Streisand wearing a tuxedo. Television journalist Geraldo Rivera was at the party with his cameras and interviewed Barbra, Jon Peters, and Kris Kristofferson. The footage aired a few weeks later on Geraldo Rivera’s Good Night America.

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards 1977
January 30, 1977

A Star is Born won “Best Musical”, “Best Actress”, & “Best Song”; Jon Peters joined Barbra onstage

People’s Choice Awards

Streisand wins Peoples Choice Award 1977
February 10, 1977

Barbra won “Favorite Motion Picture Actress”

19th Grammy Awards

1977 Grammy Awards
February 19, 1977

Barbra presented the “Record of the Year” award to George Benson for “This Masquerade”. Before she gave out the award, Barbra said: “No matter what I've done, I feel that my roots are in the music business. I'm very proud to be part of an industry where the sheer talent is so overwhelming. And I think that it's probably the reason that there's genuine respect from one artist to another.”

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Barbra: With One More Look At You

With One Look at You
Syndicated, 1977

49th Academy Awards

Streisand sings Evergreen at Oscars
March 28, 1977

Barbra sang “Evergreen”, won Oscar for co-writing song.

Iain Johnstone Interview

Iain Johnstone interview 1977
April 6, 1977
BBC

20th Grammy Awards

1978 Grammy Awards
February 23, 1978

The Stars Salute Israel at 30

Stars Salute Israel at 30
May 8, 1978

Up Close with David Sheehan

David Sheehan interviews Streisand
December 6, 1978
HBO

Getting in Shape for The Main Event

Getting in Shape for The Main Event
Syndicated, June 21, 1979

The Mike Walsh Show

Mike Walsh Show
August 13-16, 1979
Nine Network, Australia

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1980—1989

22nd Grammy Awards

Streisand and Neil Diamond
February 27, 1980

"You Don't Bring Me Flowers" with Neil Diamond

23rd Grammy Awards

Gibb and Streisand
February 25, 1981

Barbra to Barry Gibb: “I feel like I’m cheating on Neil Diamond...”

I Love Liberty

I Love Liberty
March 21, 1982

BAFTA Awards

1983 BAFTA Awards
BBC, United Kingdom
March 1983

The British film awards.

20/20—Barbra Streisand: Papa Watch Me Fly

Geraldo Rivera and Streisand
November 17, 1983

Barbra Streisand: A Film Is Born

A Film is Born
Syndicated, November 1983

Documentary about the making of Yentl.

City Lights: Barbra & Brian

City Lights
December 1983
Canadian TV & USA cable

Today Show

Today Show
December 5—9, 1983

3-part interview with Gene Shalit about Yentl. You can view the interview (if still available) online at YouTube.

Awards Time with Charles Champlin

January 1984
Z Channel (local Los Angeles)

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards
January 28, 1984

Grand Echiquier

Grand Echiquier
Early Spring, 1984
French TV

Barbra sang a few bars of “The Way He Makes Me Feel” with Michel Legrand & Alan and Mariln Bergman.

Champs-Elysees

Streisand on Champs Elysees
March 17, 1984
French TV

Barbra, with Michel Legrand, was coaxed into singing a few bars of “What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?”

Watch it on YouTube >>

Barbra á la Une

Barbra a la Une
March 20, 1984
French TV

Auf Los Geht´s Los

Auf Los Lehts Los
March 24, 1984
German TV

Barbra appeared on this German gameshow to promote Yentl.

Domenica In

Domenica In
March 25, 1984
Italian TV

Watch it on YouTube (if still available) >>

Coupe Ter Weÿden

Coupe Ter Weyden
April 2, 1984
Dutch TV

Good Morning America

Barbra on Good Morning America
April 4—5, 1984
ABC

Barbra does Yentl promotion via satellite from Jerusalem.

The Barbara Walters Special

Barbara Walters Special
September 13, 1985

Streisand appeared on the Barbara Walters Special in 1985 to discuss The Broadway Album. Walters showed documentary footage of Barbra in the recording studio. Barbra discussed her tinnitus and made an uncomfortable face when Walters brought up her relationship with Jon Peters, which by then had ended.

“Putting It Together”: The Making Of The Broadway Album

HBO Special
January 11, 1986
HBO

Barbra's sixth one-hour special; her first on HBO.

28th Grammy Awards

Streisand on Grammys
February 25, 1986

Barbra presented the Trustees Award to Ira Gershwin's widow, Leonore.

58th Annual Academy Awards

Streisand at 1986 Oscars
March 24, 1986

Barbra entered after a montage of film clips to her recording of “Putting It Together”. Barbra presented Sydney Pollack with Best Director Oscar.

Today Show

Steinem and Streisand on Today Show
September 15—17, 1986

Gloria Steinem interviewed Streisand the day after she sang live (One Voice).

One Voice

One Voice
December 27, 1986
HBO

Barbra's seventh 68-minute special; her second for HBO.

29th Grammy Awards

Streisand wins Grammy
February 24, 1987

Barbra wins a Grammy for The Broadway Album.

Today Show

November 18—20, 1987

Gene Shalit conducted a 3-part interview with Barbra. Richard Dreyfuss joined Barbra in part three to talk about Nuts. You can view the interview (if still available) on YouTube >>

The Midday Show

February 1988
Australian TV

Showfenster

Showfenster
February 1988
German TV, host Sabine Sauer

Interview about Nuts

Prisma

Prisma
February 27, 1988
Italian TV

People's Choice Awards

Barbra on Peoples Choice
March 13, 1988

In a pre-filmed segment, Barbra accepted the “All Time Favorite Musical Performer” Award. After Barbra's speech, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis and Frank Sinatra (pre-filmed) appeared on screen to tell Barbra she'd “done good. We love you!”

Miami Vice

Streisang cameo on MIAMI VICE
March 18, 1988

In the episode “Badge Of Dishonor”, Streisand (who was dating Don Johnson at the time) agreed to make a cameo appearance. Eagle-eyed Streisand fans were able to spy her wearing a black outfit and boots as she sauntered past Johnson on a Miami dock.

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1990—1999

The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special
April 22, 1990
ABC

63rd Academy Awards

1991 Oscars
March 25, 1991
ABC

Barbra presented “Best Director” award to Kevin Costner.

60 Minutes

60 Minutes
November 24, 1991
CBS

Mike Wallace made Barbra cry during a Prince of Tides interview when he badgered her about her step-father. You can watch a high-quality video of the interview at CBSnews.com.

Today Show

Today Show 1991
December 16—18, 1991
NBC

3-part interview with Gene Shalit for Prince of Tides.

CBS This Morning

CBS This Morning
December 19—20, 1991

Steve Kmetko interviewed Streisand about The Prince of Tides.

Special Look at Barbra Streisand & The Prince of Tides

Special Look at Prince of Tides
December 18, 1991
E! Cable Channel

Larry King Live

Larry King Live Interview
February 6, 1992
CNN

TV Show

Dutch TV Show
February 1992
TROS T2, Holland

Gottschalk

Gottschalk
February 19, 1992
RTL, Germany

Interview about Prince of Tides

Aspel & Company: Aspel Meets Barbra Streisand

Aspel Interviews Streisand
February 22, 1992
ITV, United Kingdom

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live cameo
February 22, 1992
NBC

34th Grammy Awards

1992 Grammy Awards
February 25, 1992

Barbra received the Legend Award presented by Stephen Sondheim.

20H News, Entertainment Report

Streisand on Channel 2, France
February 25, 1992
France 2 Network, France

Interviewed in London by a French reporter, Barbra answered some of the questions in French about The Prince of Tides.

64th Academy Awards

1992 Oscards
March 30, 1992

Barbra attended and was shown on camera in the audience for Prince of Tides.

Voices For Change ‘92

Voices For Change
September 16, 1992
C-SPAN Cable

American Reunion: The 52nd Presidential Inaugural Gala

Streisand sings for Clintons
January 19, 1993
CBS

Here's Looking At You, Warner Bros.

Heres Looking at You Warner Brothers
March 27, 1993
TNT Cable Network

65th Academy Awards

March 29, 1993
ABC

Barbra presented “Best Director” award to Clint Eastwood

20/20

Barbara Walters interviews Streisand on ABC
November 19, 1993
ABC

Barbra's auction of her antiques and her pending New Year's Eve concert at the MGM Grand gave her another opportunity to get together with Barbara Walters in 1993. The third interview with Walters is most notable for Streisand getting prickly when Walters asked her if she'll ever get married again.

The Tonight Show

As If We Never Said Goodbye on Tonight Show
December 31, 1993
NBC

Jay Leno and the Tonight Show produced some very funny segments with celebrity Streisand fan (and exercise guru) Richard Simmons outside the MGM Grand. Leno showed a brief but amazing clip of Barbra singing "As If We Never Said Goodbye", which, unfortunately got cut short before the climax.

Barbra Streisand: The Tour Of The Century

Tour of the Century
April 20, 1994
E! Entertainment

The Late Show with David Letterman

Streisand on Letterman
June 28, 1994

Letterman had a running gag about not being able to get Streisand tickets. Barbra walked on Letterman's set and presented him with tickets to her New York concert and asked him to stop kvetching!

Primetime Live

Tough Tickets
July 7, 1994
ABC

“Tough Tickets” story about Streisand's concerts. Footage shown of Streisand in cream gown singing “Evergreen” in New York, and “People”.

Barbra Streisand: The Concert

The Concert
August 21, 1994
HBO

The Artist As Citizen speech

February 3, 1995
C-SPAN

Of her speech at Harvard, Streisand has said “I made the point then and many times since that artists are citizens first and artists second. We have opinions and ideas, just like anybody else. The difference is that we are given more visibility from which to speak - so we have to be informed and we have to be responsible, but it doesn't mean we have to be quiet.” View and order a copy of the speech at C-Span Archives >>

Silent No More (Behind the Scenes of Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story)

Streisand on Cammermeyer DVD
February 6, 1995
Showtime

Glenn Close played Cammermeyer and Streisand Executive Produced this film for the cable channel Showtime. Streisand appeared in promotions for the movie, as well as on the documentary included on the DVD. (Buy the Serving in Silence DVD at Amazon.com)

Barbra Streisand: The Concert

Mike Myers on CBS Broadcast
May 21, 1995
CBS

CBS broadcast a slightly longer version of the HBO concert which included (a) Mike Myers as Linda Richman, (b) The Disney Medley, (c) “What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?”

Larry King Live

Larry King
June 6, 1995
CNN

47th Emmy Awards

1995 Emmy Awards
September 10, 1995
CBS

For Barbra Streisand: The Concert, Barbra won Emmys for “Outstanding Individual Performance”, and “Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special”.

Color Me Barbra (Rebroadcast)

Gotta Move
September 14, 1995
CBS

19 years after it originally aired, CBS rebroadcast Color Me Barbra—slightly edited for time.

TN Show

Barbra on Argentina Show
1996 (Broadcast date unknown)
Argentina

The Mirror Has Two Faces interview.

Corazón Corazón

1996 Spanish Interview
1996 (Broadcast date unknown)
Spain, TVE

Barbra Streisand Behind The Scenes: The Mirror Has Two Faces

Mirror Has Two Faces Showtimes
November 10, 1996
Showtime

Oprah

Streisand on Oprah
November 11, 1996
Syndicated

Streisand did publicity for The Mirror Has Two Faces.

Dateline

Jane Pauley on Dateline
November 12, 1996
NBC

Jane Pauley interviewed Barbra about The Mirror Has Two Faces.

Today

Today Show Interview
November 12—13, 1996
NBC

Katie Couric interviewed Barbra.

“The Mirror Has Two Faces” Premiere

E! Mirror Premiere
November 14, 1996
E! Entertainment

Steve Kmetko interviewed cast members at New York's Tavern on the Green opening party. Streisand's interview was pre-recorded on a special set.

Rescuers: Stories of Courage

Rescuers
1997-1998
Showtime

Streisand Executive Produced and introduced the series on camera.

Des O'Connor Tonight

Des OConnor Tonight
January 1, 1997
UK TV

“Sowing Seeds, Reaping Peace”

Sowing Seeds screen caps
Summer, 1997
WNET, New York

Seeds of Peace is an organization “dedicated to empowering young leaders from regions of conflict with the leadership skills required to advance reconciliation and coexistence.” Danny Schechter's documentary film about Seeds of Peace aired on WNET public television in New York during the summer of 1997. Barbra Streisand liked it enough to introduce it on camera.

20/20

Streisand and Brolin with Walters
November 14, 1997
ABC

In 1997, while engaged to James Brolin, Barbra Streisand and Barbara Walters got together again for an interview which plugged Barbra's new album, Higher Ground. The interview, shown on ABC's 20/20, featured rare footage from Barbra's 1993 New Year's Eve concert at the MGM Grand. Jim and Barbra, shown in their new home walking through the garden, were charming, yet coy about the marriage date. You can read the transcript of the interview here.

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

Streisand on Rosie ODonnell Show
Syndicated, November 21, 1997

TV7 Edizione Speciale

Edizione Speciale
January 1998
RAI1 (Italy)

Barbra Streisand: My Life

My Life
May 20, 1998
Nine Network, Australia

“If You Ever Leave Me” Columbia Records Teaser

Vince Gill and Streisand
September 1999

The promotional video interview was filmed on the set of Vince Gill and Barbra Streisand's music video (directed by Jim Shea). Clips from the video were used on entertainment shows Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, and E! News.

Today Show

Today Show
September 21—22, 1999
NBC

Interviewed about A Love Like Ours album.

Prima

Prima Vincenzo Mollica
October 12, 1999
Rai Uno (Italian TV)

Streisand interviewed by Vincenzo Mollica about A Love Like Ours.

Clive James Meets Barbra Streisand

Clive James Show
October 16, 1999
ITV, United Kingdom

Shot in Malibu but aired in the UK.

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

Rosie Interviews Streisand in 1999
November 16, 1999
Syndicated

The day before “The Barbra Interview” aired, Rosie dedicated the entire show to her trip to Streisand's house for the interview. Then on the 16th, Rosie showed her hour-long interview with Streisand at her home.

Streisand Exclusief: A Love Like Ours

Streisand and van Willigenburg
November 20, 1999
RTL 4, Holland

Streisand was interviewed by Hans van Willigenburg in Malibu.

Taratata

Taratata Italian Show
Rai Uno, Italian TV
December 28, 1999

Streisand interviewed about A Love Like Ours.

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2000—2009

57th Golden Globe Awards

200 Golden Globes
January 23, 2000

Barbra received the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

Daytime Emmy Awards

Daytime Emmys
May 19, 2000

Barbra Streisand honored Barbara Walters on the May 19th, 2000 Daytime Emmy Awards in a pre-recorded video. In the video tribute, Streisand said: "What a lifetime, and what a special body of achievement. I take pride that I was half of your very first show and that I was in such good company. Remember? President-Elect and Mrs. Carter? I can actually trace my life in the five interviews I've had of you. In fact, I was so tired of you badgering me about when and if I'd get married again, I did it. Now, what about you? Love, and congratulations."

Reel Models: The First Women of Film

Reel Models
May 30, 2000
AMC Cable

20/20

Walters interviews Streisand
November 3, 2000
ABC

Barbra's last Timeless concerts and the upcoming election were discussed as the two B's sat down in 2000 on ABC's 20/20 again. Footage of Barbra singing for Al Gore ("What's it all about, Albert?") was shown. Also, Walters showed Barbra singing "Something's Coming" at her last concert in New York. This time, Streisand turned the tables on Walters: "So Barbara, when're you gonna get married?" (Watch it on YouTube >>)

Barbra Streisand: Timeless

Timeless
February 14, 2001
May 25, 2001
FOX

Edited version of Barbra's 1999 Millenium special, which aired twice on FOX. The unedited version was released on VHS and DVD on February 20, 2001. You can order the DVD at Amazon.com >>

The Directors: Barbra Streisand

The Directors
April 4, 2001
Encore cable channel

“The Directors” DVD is available at Amazon.com >>

AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand

American Film Institute Tribute
May 31, 2001
FOX

“Christmas Memories” Electronic Press Kit

Christmas Memories
Filmed August 28, 2001

Footage of Streisand lip-synching to songs from Christmas Memories (2001 album), filmed at her house in Malibu. Directed by Mike Meadows; Director of Photography: Rick Walker.

53rd Annual Emmy Awards

2001 Emmys
November 4, 2001
CBS

Streisand sang “You'll Never Walk Alone” in honor of the victims of the attacks of September 11th.

 

“I was focused on my song and my stage fright,” Barbra told reporters about her surprise performance. “I kept thinking, 'How am I going to stop my voice from trembling?' A performance like that with an orchestra takes a lot of work, and we didn't get enough rehearsal. You don't just show up and sing. The song was my priority. I was there to give something, not get something.”

74th Academy Awards

Oscar with Robert Redford
March 3, 2002
ABC

Barbra presented a special Oscar to Robert Redford.

75th Academy Awards

2003 Oscar appearance
March 3, 2003
ABC

Barbra presented Eminem with Oscar for Best Song; sat beside Meryl Streep for 75th Oscar celebration.

Oprah

Oprah 2003
October 14, 2003
Syndicated

Barbra sang “Smile” to promote The Movie Album.

Oprah After The Show

Oprah After the Show

October 14, 2003
Oxygen Cable Network

Streisand sat an extra half hour with Oprah for her Oxygen post-show series and took questions from the audience.

Inside The Actors Studio

Inside Actors Studio
March 21, 2004
NBC/Bravo Cable

AFI 100 Years 100 Songs

June 22, 2004

The Way We Were ... #8

People ... #13

Evergreen ... #16

Don't Rain on My Parade ... #46

Extra

Extra
December 2—3, 2004
Syndicated

"You know, you're my first interview," Barbra told her goddaughter, Caleigh Peters, who interviewed Barbra for Extra during the Meet the Fockers press junket.

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC
December 12, 2004
NBC

Barbra and the cast of Meet the Fockers talked to host Matt Lauer.

Moving Image Salutes John Travolta

Travolta Tribute
December 12, 2004
USA Cable

Barbra saluted her friend John Travolta in a pre-recorded segment.

77th Academy Awards

Hoffman and Streisand
February 27, 2005
ABC

Barbra and Dustin Hoffman presented “Best Picture”

Good Morning America

Good Morning America
September 22 & 26, 2005
ABC

Diane Sawyer interviewed Streisand about Guilty Pleasures, with footage from the Primetime interview.

ABC Primetime

Primetime 2005
September 22, 2005
ABC

Diane Sawyer's 30 minute interview with Streisand.

GMTV

GMTV
October 17—18, 2005
UK Television

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Ellen DeGeneres Show
October 24, 2005

My Name is Barbra & Color Me Barbra

March 2006
PBS Television Stations, USA

Many local PBS stations aired Streisand's 1965 and 1966 televisions specials for their pledge drives.

Tony Bennett: An American Classic

Tony Bennett Special
November 21, 2006
NBC

Streisand sang “Smile” with Bennett.

Order the DVD at Amazon.com >>

North American Tour Electronic Press Kit

North American tour press kit
October 2006

Filmed on the tour stage between rehearsals, Streisand answers various questions about why she is touring and what the tour will be like. Her dog, Sammie, makes a cameo appearance.

European Tour Electronic Press Kit

Europe Press Kit
May 2007

Pre-recorded interview with Streisand about touring Europe in concert which was issued to local television stations for promotion.

80th Academy Awards

2008 Oscars
February 24, 2008
ABC

Streisand, in a pre-taped segment, reminisced about winning her Oscar for Funny Girl.

AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Warren Beatty

AFI Beatty Tribute
July 8, 2008
USA Cable

Watch it on YouTube (if still available) >>

Hitman: David Foster & Friends

David Foster and Friends
December 2008
PBS [syndicated]

Recorded live at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay, this special featured special musical guests and Foster himself performing. It aired on local PBS stations in December. Streisand appeared in a pre-recorded segment (“David, thanks for spending part of your musical life with me”). You can order a CD/DVD of Hitman: David Foster & Friends from Amazon.com, which includes Streisand's video segment.

The Early Show

Early Show
December 30, 2008
CBS

Julie Chen interviewed Streisand while she was in Washington, D.C. to receive the Kennedy Center award. CBS integrated rare footage of Streisand singing Evergreen in her cream gown from her 1994 Madison Square Garden show, as well as newsreel footage of Streisand singing in Central Park in 1967. (You can watch the interview on YouTube.)

Kennedy Center Honors

Kennedy Center Honors
December 30, 2008
CBS

Streisand: Live in Concert

Streisand Live in Concert CBS
April 25, 2009
CBS

CBS aired an edited, 1-hour version of Streisand: Live 2006.

Oprah

Oprah Show 2009
September 24, 2009
Syndicated

Streisand interviewed; Barbra sang “Make Someone Happy”. [Unaired song, Evergreen, available online at Oprah.com].

CBS Sunday Morning

CBS Sunday Morning
September 27, 2009

Today Show

Today Show 2009
September 29, 2009

Friday Night With Streisand & Ross

Streisand and Ross
October 2, 2009
BBC1, UK

The Doctors

The Doctors
November 16, 2009
Syndicated

Streisand called into the show to discuss her passionate crusade to support heart health awareness for women, for which she created and endowed the Barbra Streisand Women’s Cardio Vascular Research and Education Program at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

The Paul O'Grady Show

Paul O'Grady Show
December 7, 8, 10, 2009
UK Channel 4

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2010—current

We Are The World

We Are the World

February 12, 2010
NBC

A 3-minute version of the video premiered before the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies. Barbra and the other artists sang the song to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.

82nd Annual Academy Awards

Streisand on 82nd Oscars
March 7, 2010
ABC

Barbra presented Kathryn Bigelow with the Best Director Oscar for The Hurt Locker by saying, “Well, the time has come...” Bigelow was the first woman to win the coveted award.

Oprah

Berkus Interviews Streisand on Oprah
March 8, 2010
Syndicated

From the Kodak Theatre: Oprah's Annual After-Oscar Party 2010. Oprah's correspondent, Nate Berkus, talked to Streisand backstage at the Oscars.

 

Streisand said: “I hope there will come a time when it won't be about a woman director and a man director, but just who the best director is, ya know? When there's no regard for gender, but the talent of the work.”

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For help with these pages, special thanks to Mark Boyce, Mark Iskowitz, Eugen Gleichweit, Jade, Adam Zapora, Christophe Blondel, Helena den Ouden-Ton, Kevin Hall, Craig Hall, tomasp, and www.barbrastreisand.com.