2006: A Memorable Concert Tour and a Memorable TV Duet

December 31, 2006
As 2006 began, who could have predicted that the year's most exciting highlight would have been another Streisand tour? It was the greatest concert success of her career and was universally acclaimed by critics and the general public alike. We remember all the notable events of 2006.
 

"The Barbra Streisand Album" January 12 "The Barbra Streisand Album" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Sasha Cohen at the Olympics February 24 Sasha Cohen skated to Barbra's recording of "Don't Rain on My Parade" at the Torino Olympics.

With Maureen Stapleton March 13 We noted the passing of Maureen Stapleton, a brilliant actress who portrayed Barbra's mother in "Nuts."

With Mike Wallace on "60 Minutes" May 21 In a nationally televised interview, Mike Wallace finally apologized to Barbra for his disrespectful 1991 interview on "60 Minutes."

On The Mike Douglas Show August 11 We noted the passing of talk show host Mike Douglas. Barbra was his co-host for an entire week of episodes back in 1963.

Performing in Philadelphia October 5 Barbra opened in Philadelphia, the first leg of her North American concert tour.

"A Star is Born" November 22 Barbra sang a duet with Tony Bennett on his NBC television special. 28 The long awaited DVD of "A Star Iis Born" hit store shelves.