That's right, time to return to the source of all joy, triumph and exaltation: Bette Midler! Come back with us to 1980 as we explore the apex of Bette's career and the apotheosis of her stage shows: Divine Madness! We dive into her career, life and artistic intention around this glorious and jubilant concert. We read Pauline Kael, sample Barbara Walters and shout out to Linda Hart. So come for the tunes and jokes and stay for our endlessly fascinating origins. Get ready to make that Big Noise and experience the Fire Down Below. Stay With us, Battle Angels, we are Ready to Begin Again...cuz everybody must.

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