The History of White People in America

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The History of White People in America

"satire"

1985

0h 47m

6.2(6 votes)

Comedy

TV Movie

Overview

In this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that white people have made to the USA, visits the Institute of White Studies, and follows a typical white family as they go about their everyday lives.

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Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Martin Mull

Host

Acting

Mary Kay Place

Joyce Harrison

Acting

Fred Willard

Hal Harrison

Acting

Steve Martin

Self

Acting

Edie McClurg

Housewife

Acting

Craig Richard Nelson

Unknown Role

Acting

Christian Jacobs

Tommy Harrison

Acting

Amy Lynne

Debbie Harrison

No Image

Acting

Eileen Brennan

Unknown Role

Acting

John Brent

Unknown Role

Acting

Bob Eubanks

Self

Acting

Teri Garr

Self

Acting

Mina Kolb

Unknown Role

Acting

Julie Payne

Unknown Role

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Barney Pell

Unknown Role

No Image

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Robert Ridgely

Unknown Role

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Jack Riley

Scientist

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Jeremy Schoenberg

Unknown Role

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Harry Shearer

Rabbi

Writing

PJ Torokvei

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