Pearl Bailey had a decades long successful career as a singer and stage and film actress by the time she was given her her own variety show in 1971.

The Robert Sidney Dancers and the Allan Davies Singers were regulars, performing a variety of musical entertainment.

[citation needed] The Pearl Bailey Show featured an array of guest performances by prominent entertainers, including Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, B.B.

"[citation needed] [citation needed] Bing Crosby Andy Williams George Kirby Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 Steve Lawrence Cab Calloway Robert Goulet Hines, Hines and Dad (reaired on May 8, 1971) Kate Smith George Kirby B.B.

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