The Cheryl Ladd Special

The Cheryl Ladd Special

1979 · 60 min · ★ 7.0 · Music, TV Movie

A TV musical special starring Cheryl Ladd and her guest stars in various musical numbers and vignettes.

Directed by Dwight Hemion · Written by Larry Grossman

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