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Color Me Barbra is a 1966 CBS television special starring Barbra Streisand and the second in her series of solo network programs. Produced for color television, it includes musical sequences filmed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art alongside staged studio numbers and a circus-themed segment. The special avoids a conventional guest-driven variety format, instead organizing songs, costumes, settings, and camera work around Streisand's solo performance.
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Color Me Barbra ranks #31 of 320 in the Television Special ranking, behind M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell and Amen (1983), ahead of Live Aid (1985).
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Which parts of Color Me Barbra were filmed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art?
The opening portion places Barbra Streisand among the museum's galleries and artworks, using paintings and sculpture as settings for musical numbers. The sequence was filmed before the museum became internationally familiar as the location of the steps in Rocky.
Why is the special called Color Me Barbra?
The title emphasizes that this 1966 production was designed for color television, unlike Streisand's earlier My Name Is Barbra special. Its museum, studio, and circus imagery makes color part of the staging rather than merely a technical upgrade.
What is the circus sequence in Color Me Barbra?
The final act uses a stylized circus setting for songs and character performances. Streisand moves between comic material and dramatic singing without relying on conventional guest-star interviews.
Where does Color Me Barbra fit among Streisand's television specials?
It was the second of Streisand's solo CBS specials, following My Name Is Barbra in 1965. The later sequence continued with The Belle of 14th Street and Barbra Streisand: A Happening in Central Park.
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