The Great Toilet Paper Scare(2020)
The Great Toilet Paper Scare Synopsis
The untold story of a notorious incident involving Johnny Carson, a lot of toilet paper, and millions of fearful Americans. In 1973, as a dire oil crisis plagued the country, Carson made a joke on "The Tonight Show" about a possible paper shortage. This off-hand remark quickly created an actual paper shortage when viewers went and bought up as much toilet paper as they could get their hands on. Compiled entirely of archival footage, and animated sequences based on contemporaneous news reports, the film explores the power and impact of misinformation in the media.
The Great Toilet Paper Scare (2020) is a documentary and animation film directed by Brian Gersten, released on February 15, 2020 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Brian Gersten, Arlin Golden, Bernadette McVerry and Johnny Carson.
- Director:
- Brian Gersten
- Producers:
- Brian Gersten, Joe Presser, Arlin Golden
- Status:
- Released
The Great Toilet Paper Scare Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Brian Gersten
Brian Gersten
as Various Voices
- Arlin Golden
Arlin Golden
as Various Voices
- Bernadette McVerry
Bernadette McVerry
as Various Voices
Johnny Carson
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Brian Gersten, produced by Brian Gersten, Joe Presser and Arlin Golden.
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The main cast of The Great Toilet Paper Scare (2020) includes Brian Gersten, Arlin Golden, Bernadette McVerry and Johnny Carson. The film was directed by Brian Gersten. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Toilet Paper Scare released?
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The Great Toilet Paper Scare was released on February 15, 2020 and runs for 11m.