Starfest Finale

Starfest Finale is a TV special that closed out a block of programming produced by WNET for broadcast on PBS between March 7th and 22nd, 1981.
The special was hosted by violinist Isaac Stern with guest presenter Big Bird who appeared throughout the hour looking for his new performing partner. Big Bird introduced a number of pre-taped acts including Liza Minnelli, Itzhak Perlman, Kermit Love, and Mary Martin, while addressing the audience about the benefits of supporting public television.
Big Bird finally finds his partner in ballerina Cynthia Gregory. After recalling a moment from Sesame Street Episode 1405 in which he imagined himself dancing with a ballerina, Big Bird and Gregory danced together to the tune of a ballad.
Nancy Sans scripted the special.
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