The Great Radio Comedians(1971)
The Great Radio Comedians Synopsis
Documentary about radio comedies primarily focused on Burns & Allen, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy, The Jack Benny Program, Fibber McGee & Molly, The Bob Hope Show, and The Fred Allen Show.
The Great Radio Comedians (1971) is a documentary film directed by Perry Miller Adato, released on May 11, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Ken Roberts, Edgar Bergen, George Burns and Jack Benny. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Perry Miller Adato
- Writers:
- Stu Hample
- Producers:
- Perry Miller Adato, Jac Venza
- Production:
- PBS, Thirteen
- Status:
- Released
The Great Radio Comedians (1971) Trailer
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The Great Radio Comedians Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ken Roberts
Ken Roberts
as Announcer
Edgar Bergen
as Self/Charlie McCarthy
George Burns
as Self
Jack Benny
as Self
Jim Jordan
as Self
Bing Crosby
as Self
Kenny Delmar
as Self
- Minerva Pious
Minerva Pious
as Self
Parker Fennelly
as Self
- Peter Donald
Peter Donald
as Self
Fred Allen
as Self (Archive footage)
Bob Hope
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Perry Miller Adato, written by Stu Hample, produced by Perry Miller Adato and Jac Venza.
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The Great Radio Comedians Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Great Radio Comedians – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great Radio Comedians?
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The main cast of The Great Radio Comedians (1971) includes Ken Roberts, Edgar Bergen, George Burns, Jack Benny and Jim Jordan. The film was directed by Perry Miller Adato. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Radio Comedians released?
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The Great Radio Comedians was released on May 11, 1971 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Great Radio Comedians worth watching?
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The Great Radio Comedians (1971) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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