1983. Geraldo Rivera on 20/20’s Eyewitness News paints a picture of the life of Barbra Streisand, complete with interviews and clips from her career.
“For really the first time in her adult life, this intriguing woman is free of overbearing agents, over-protective boyfriends, and most of all free of the need to play it safe…”
We hear how her project ‘Yentl’ was turned down for years before she finally brought it to fruition. Clips from the making of that movie are shown as well as Barbra’s unique and powerful managing style. The screenplay that Ms. Streisand co-wrote is explored in detail.
Yentl the movie was released in November 1983. Barbra Streisand, 41 at the time of this segment, continues her amazingly successful career today.
This day, Geraldo’s television history.