TCB

"The Supremes, and The Temptations sing their greatest hits of the 60s plus some unforgettable standards."

1968 0h 41m EN

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Synopsis

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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".

“The Supremes, and The Temptations sing their greatest hits of the 60s plus some unforgettable standards.”

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Cast

Diana Ross
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Mary Wilson
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Cindy Birdsong
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Otis Williams
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Eddie Kendricks
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Paul Williams
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Melvin Franklin
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Dennis Edwards
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mark Warren
Writers: Buz Kohan, Bill Angelos
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Diana Ross and Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Supremes, and The Temptations sing their greatest hits of the 60s plus some unforgettable standards.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0446044 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mark Warren directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
258 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Diana Ross and Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "The Supremes, and The Temptations sing their greatest hits of the 60s plus some unforgettable standards.".
6IMDB entry: tt0446044 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.