Garry Trudeau's classic characters (Mike Doonesbury, Zonker, etc.) examine how their lifestyles, priorities, and concerns have changed since the end of their idealistic college days in the 1960s. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
A Doonesbury Special (1978) is a tv movie, animation and comedy film directed by Faith Hubley, released on May 25, 1978 with a runtime of 25m. It stars James Allen Brewer, Barbara Harris, Charles Levin and Rebecca Nelson. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
James Allen Brewer
as Jimmy Thudpucker
Barbara Harris
as Joanie Caucus
Charles Levin
as Mark Slackmeyer
Rebecca Nelson
as Barbara Ann 'Boopsie' Boopstein
William Sloane Coffin
as The Reverend Scott Sloan
Jack Gilford
as Referee
Michelle Browne
as Jeannie
Richard Cox
as Zonker Harris (voice)
David Grant
as Mike Doonesbury (voice)
Richard Bruno
as B.D. (voice)
Mark Baker
as Kirby (voice)
Rick Elice
as Frank (voice) (as Eric Elice)
Directed by Faith Hubley, written by Faith Hubley, Garry Trudeau and Garry Trudeau.
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 7 ratings.
Summoned from the pool for his dinner, "Zonker" watches a bit of "Thudpucker" on the television before settling down to a dinner prepared by "Mike" that might just be lasagne. It's an extension of this quizzicality that starts to evaluate the changes in society that have occurred since their earlier lives sharing just about everything. Is that era truly finished? Is that even their concern any more? What is worth…
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The main cast of A Doonesbury Special (1978) includes James Allen Brewer, Barbara Harris, Charles Levin, Rebecca Nelson and William Sloane Coffin. The film was directed by Faith Hubley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
A Doonesbury Special was released on May 25, 1978 and runs for 25m.
A Doonesbury Special (1978) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
