Night of 100 Stars
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The event, for which ticket-buyers paid up to $1,000 a seat (tax-deductible as a contribution to the Actors' Fund) was billed as "The Night of 100 Stars" but, actually, around 230 stars took part. And most of the audience of 5,800 had no idea in advance that they were paying to see a TV taping, complete with long waits for set and costume changes, tape rewinding, and the like. Executive producer Alexander Cohen estimated that the 5,800 Radio City Music Hall seats sold out at prices ranging from $25 to $1,000. The show itself cost about $4 million to produce and was expected to yield around $2 million for the new addition to the Actors Fund retirement home in Englewood, N. J. ABC is reputed to have paid more than $5 million for the television rights.
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Plot Summary
This star-studded television special brought together a vast array of Hollywood talent for a night of entertainment. It featured musical performances, comedy sketches, and heartwarming tributes. Celebrities from film, television, and music united to celebrate the magic of show business.
Critical Reception
Night of 100 Stars was a widely praised television event, celebrated for its impressive guest list and diverse range of performances. Critics highlighted the show's ability to unite iconic figures from different eras of entertainment, creating a memorable and enjoyable viewing experience for audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- A dazzling display of star power.
- A nostalgic journey through entertainment history.
- Impressive variety of performances and tributes.
Google audience: As this was a television special from 1982, specific aggregated Google user reviews are not readily available. However, general sentiment from the era indicated a strong positive reception due to the sheer volume and caliber of celebrity appearances.
Fun Fact
The special was notable for bringing together a huge number of celebrities, many of whom were at the height of their fame in the early 1980s, for a singular television broadcast.
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