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The Orson Welles Show

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An unsold 1979 television talk-show pilot hosted by Orson Welles, blending interviews, audience interaction, staged segments, and magic performances, filmed between 1978 and 1979 but never broadcast or developed into a series.

DirectorsStanley Sheff·Orson Welles
WriterOrson Welles

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Cast · Directed by Stanley Sheff

OWOrson Welles
Orson Welles
Self
BRBurt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds
Self
JHJim Henson
Jim Henson
Self / Kermit the Frog (voice)
FOFrank Oz
Frank Oz
Self / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle (voice)
DGDave Goelz
Dave Goelz
Gonzo (voice)
ADAngie Dickinson
Angie Dickinson
Self
SSShawn Stevens
Shawn Stevens
Self
JMJoseph McBride
Joseph McBride
Member of Studio Audience
JDJoe Dante
Joe Dante
Member of Studio Audience
AB
Allen Bracken
Robert the Assistant
BG
Bob Greenberg
Gypsy Clarinetist
MP
Michael Part
Gypsy Concertinist

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The Orson Welles Show — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Orson Welles Show?

The Orson Welles Show isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Orson Welles Show on Netflix?

No, The Orson Welles Show is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Orson Welles Show on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Orson Welles Show isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Orson Welles Show for free?

The Orson Welles Show isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Orson Welles Show?

The Orson Welles Show hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 22, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.