Guest tomcal Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 This 54 minute video was recently found, taken in the pre aids era, at NYC's infamous Continental Baths. "In this stunning archival footage, we see what is thought to be Bettes actual farewell appearance at the Baths, the now-iconic relic of a pre-AIDS existence in the late 60s, early 70s. The Continental Baths opened their basement doors in 1968 at the Ansonia Hotel on New York Citys Upper West Side. Owner Steve Ostrow told Bettes acting teacher at the time that he was starting a nightclub in his basement. Bette had recently put together a solid 20 minutes of material, and booked the gig, later revealing that she was unaware at the time that many of the audience members would be in their towels. But she didnt seem to mind one bit. This video is thought to have been filmed around 1971. Look closely and youll see Barry Manilow backing her up on piano." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Suckrates Posted January 31, 2015 Members Share Posted January 31, 2015 NOSTALGIA !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MsAnn Posted January 31, 2015 Members Share Posted January 31, 2015 NOSTALGIA !!!!!!!!! I've heard stories over the years from guys that saw her perform there. Did you ever happen to see her live? I think that would have been an incredible memory to have for the rest of your life. Great town New York, ain't nothin like it nowhere. Period!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Suckrates Posted January 31, 2015 Members Share Posted January 31, 2015 I've heard stories over the years from guys that saw her perform there. Did you ever happen to see her live? I think that would have been an incredible memory to have for the rest of your life. Great town New York, ain't nothin like it nowhere. Period!! Yes, I worked weekends at the Ansonia, and had the priviledge of seeing her many times...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MsGuy Posted January 31, 2015 Members Share Posted January 31, 2015 Best drag queen ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Theolover Posted February 1, 2015 Members Share Posted February 1, 2015 thanks for posting..love Bette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
