Okay for those of you fans out there that tuned in you probably noticed the casting changing time and time again. There were a total of 3 Roys (only 2 made it to screen), and 2 Roses (only one made it to screen)....but of course through it all there could only be one BETTE!....
Here's what I was able to put together about the cast quite a lot of talent in that show that's for sure!

So without any further ado... lets meet the cast pre-show, and those that made it to screen....



Bette Midler (as BETTE!)

Of course stating the obvious, however, I couldn't put up a cast page without her. If you want to know what she's accomplished in her career, go back to the main page and start readin'... There's singin', dancin', actin', directin', writin', cleanin' (the environment), producin', performin', being a wife and mother, AND she's even co-hosted a talk show... far too many things to put into detail in a mere paragraph or two in here.

Many changes were made from the original press that came out regarding Ms. M's show. The part of Roy, her hubby was to have been played by actor James Naughton (Ally McBeal's father on Ally McBeal). However, when the time came for the filming of the pilot, Kevin Dunn was in the part. Aside from the initial casting list in the press, no other mention of James Naugton was given and the reasons for him not doing the part are unknown.
Now the original casting announced that the part of Rose, Bette's daughter would be played by actress Lindsay Lohan (Disney's 1998 "The Parent Trap"), even the original publicity photos included her. Miss Lohan did appear in the pilot episode. However, Miss Lohan decided to stay in NY with her family, rather than moving to the east coast for filming. The part was recast with actress Marina Malota.

MARINA MALOTA (Rose in BETTE)

Marina Malota started acting in commercials at the age of 4 and, in her short eight-year career, has moved on to roles in a number of network television series and several major feature films.
Her television credits include guest appearances on "Oh Baby," "Felicity," "Jesse" and, on the CBS Television Network, "Ladies Man." She also appeared as a regular in the series "Odd Man Out."
Among her feature film roles are the lead in "Special Delivery" and featured parts in "The Thin Red Line," "Recoil," "The Gardener" and "Till There Was You."
She lives in her native Los Angeles with her parents, older brother and two sisters. Her birth date is Feb. 9.




Kevin Dunn(Roy (I) in BETTE)

Kevin Dunn was in the role of Roy for most of "Bette!"'s brief run on the small screen. (episodes 1-11)
His movie credits include: "The Beach Boys: An American Family", "Stir of Echoes", "Godzilla", " Small Soldiers", "Almost Heroes", "Pequenos Guerreiros", "The Sixth Man", "The Second Civil War" "Picture Perfect", "Chain Reaction", "The Terror Inside","Hit Woman: The Double Edge", "Little Big League", "Dave", "Chaplin", "Double Edge", "Only the Lonely", "Hot Shots!", "The Bonfire of the Vanities", "Taken Away", and "Mississippi Burning."
On television, Dunn was a series regular on "Arsenio," and also appeared in such made-for-television movies and mini-series as "Blue Heaven," "Shattered Mind," "Unforgivable," "Shadow of a Doubt," "Jack Reed IV," "The Four Diamonds," "Double Edge," "Blind Faith" and "Taken Away."
Kevin was born February 26, 1956.



ROBERT HAYS (Roy (II) in BETTE)

Robert Hays has enjoyed a career with roles in a wide range of feature films, stage productions and television. Since making his theatrical motion picture debut in the comedy classic "Airplane!," Hays has starred in seventeen feature films, four television series and numerous motion pictures-for-television and plays. He began his career as an actor at San Diego's renowned Old Globe Theatre where he was cast in such productions as "The Glass Menagerie," "The Man in the Glass Booth," and "Richard III."
Film roles include the hit children's adventure "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" and its sequel, "Homeward Bound II," "Take This Job and Shove It," "Utilities," "Tenchcoat," "Scandalous," opposite John Gielgud, Stephen King's "Cat's Eye," "Airplane II," Robert Altman's "Dr. T and the Women," and "Alex in Wonder" for which he also served as producer.
Hays was a series regular on "Angie," "Cutters," "FM," and "Starman." His other television credits include a recurring role on "That 70's Show," and the motion pictures-for-television "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Unabomber: The True Story," "The Abduction," "Danielle Steele's Vanished," "Goldrush," "Young Will Rogers," and the teleplay "Mister Roberts," as well as numerous television guest appearances.
Born in Bethesda, MD and raised in Izmir, Turkey, California and Nebraska, Hays resides in Los Angeles with his 10 year-old son.



JOANNA GLEASON (Connie in BETTE)

For her performance in the Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods," Joanna Gleason won a Tony Award for Best Actress, a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award.
Her additional Broadway credits include "Social Security," for which she received a Tony nomination, "Nick and Nora," "I Love My Wife" and "The Real Thing."
Among her feature film credits are Woody Allen's "Crimes and Misdemeanors" and "Hannah and Her Sisters," as well as "Heartburn," "Mr. Holland's Opus," "Boogie Nights" and "The Wedding Planner."
Gleason was a regular in and an occasional director of the series "Oh Baby" and, on the CBS Television Network, "Love & War," for which she also directed an episode, and "Temporarily Yours." She has also appeared as a recurring guest star on "ER" and "Friends" and does voices for the animated series "King of the Hill."
Gleason was born in Toronto. She and her husband, actor Chris Sarandon, now live in Los Angeles with their four children. Her birth date is June 2.



JAMES DREYFUS (Oscar in BETTE)

James Dreyfus is perhaps best known to American audiences for his role as Martin, the shop assistant, in the hit theatrical film "Notting Hill," starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. In his native England, however, his career has been on a steady rise for years.
After graduation from the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Dreyfus toured the U.K. in theatrical productions ranging from Shakespeare to Steinbeck and culminating in his winning the Ian Charleston Award in 1988 for the role of Cassius in "Julius Caesar." His performance in the musical "Lady in the Dark" at the Royal National Theatre earned him the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical.
Dreyfus also received a British Comedy Award as Best Newcomer for his performance in the hit U.K. television series "The Thin Blue Line." His popularity soared even further with his now famous turn as the colorist on the acclaimed British comedy "Absolutely Fabulous." Most recently, he starred in the U.K.'s Number One television comedy series, "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme."
Dreyfus lives in his native London.
**note** biographical notes for Joanna Gleason, Marina Malota, James Dreyfus and Robert Hayes are derived from info posted on the CBS site during the show's run....
Biographical info for Kevin Dunn came from various sources online, mostly the IMDB