"Marijuana" Bette Midler Live 1972

Over 35 years ago Bette Midler was affectionately known around Manhattan as "Bette Mildew" since she spent many hours working in a queer bathhouse called The Continental (which would gain notoriety years later in the slapstick comedy "The Ritz"). It was at this bath house that she honed her craft and mastered the art of working an audience. Within a couple of years Bette was so famous that she couldn't even take the time out to perform at RENO SWEENEY'S, a club which was created specifically for her!

This particular clip- "Marijuana" was shot at The Continental around 1970-1972(if you know more info, please place a comment on the page for me!) Bruce Valanch was probably already writing her material and Barry Manilow was definitely behind the keys.

Dirty Deeds #1

This is one of 6 videos I cut for Michael Schmidt & Chi Chi LaRue's DIRTY DEEDS night on Santa Monica. They wanted Eye Candy, I wanted some release.

Holly Woodlawn on JOAN RIVERS

In the early 1990s Holly was promoting her autobiography "A Low Life in High Heels" onto the unsuspecting masses.

This appearance on Joan's show is special because it was the first time Joan and Holly met. Even better, all the baubles and bracelets that Holly is wearing was loaned to her by Joan. Isn't Joan a sweetie?!

Let's not forget teh other panelist--
LADY BUNNY | JOEY ARIAS and more!