original run on CBS television, September 17, 1972 – February 28, 1983

Bernadette Peters (Bernadette Lazzara) started in show business at
the age of 3, when her mother put her on the television show Juvenile
Jury. She has since starred in musical theatre, films and television, as
well as performing in solo concerts and recordings.

“Bridge over Troubled Water” reached number one on the
Billboard Hot 100 chart and stayed at the top of the chart for
six weeks. It also topped the adult contemporary chart for
six weeks. The single has sold 6 million copies worldwide
and was ranked number 47 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest
Songs of All Time.

From left: Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon, both are 71