Bette Midler (1945- ) Singer, actress. Midler began performing at the Continental Baths, a bathhouse catering to gay men. That same year she also made the first of several appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” The Divine Miss M,” performing songs from a variety of genres and appearing in sometimes outrageous costumes while telling off-color jokes between songs. 10” x 8” black and white photograph signed, “For Jackie, Aloha, Bette Midler.”