Cast and Crew of What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David

Cast of
What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David

About What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David

Hosted by Bette Midler, enjoy a musical tribute to the man who wrote some of the most enduring songs in American popular music. Lyricist Hal David and composer Burt Bacharach dominated the pop-music charts in the 1960s and early ’70s, crafting dozens of timeless Top 40 hits.

Full Cast of What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David

Bette Midler
plays Host

Bette Midler as Host

Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and film producer. Born in...

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Burt Bacharach
plays Self

Dionne Warwick
plays Self

Dionne Warwick as Self

Marie Dionne Warwick (born December 12, 1940) is an American singer, actress, and television host. Warwick ranks amo...

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Valerie Simpson
plays Self

Valerie Simpson as Self

Valerie Simpson was born on August 26, 1945 and is currently 78 years old.

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