Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...'(1997)
A Historic Look at One of Television's Most Original Personalities
Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' Synopsis
A PBS American Masters documentary exploring the life and career of Jack Paar, the charismatic host of The Tonight Show on NBC from 1957 to 1962.
Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (1997) is a documentary film, released on May 7, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Jack Paar, Paul Keyes, Hal Gurnee and Hugh Downs. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Status:
- Released
Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Paar
as Self
- Paul Keyes
Paul Keyes
as Self
- Hal Gurnee
Hal Gurnee
as Self
Hugh Downs
as Self
- Hy Averback
Hy Averback
as Self
Bill Cosby
as Self
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Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 2 ratings.
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Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...'?
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The main cast of Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (1997) includes Jack Paar, Paul Keyes, Hal Gurnee, Hugh Downs and Hy Averback. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' released?
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Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' was released on May 7, 1997 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' worth watching?
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Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (1997) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.