The Great Radio Comedians

1971

1h 28m

8.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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.

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Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

Ken Roberts

Announcer

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Acting

Edgar Bergen

Self/Charlie McCarthy

Acting

George Burns

Self

Acting

Jack Benny

Self

Acting

Jim Jordan

Self

Acting

Bing Crosby

Self

Acting

Kenny Delmar

Self

Acting

Minerva Pious

Self

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Acting

Parker Fennelly

Self

Acting

Peter Donald

Self

No Image

Acting

Fred Allen

Self (Archive footage)

Acting

Bob Hope

Self (archive footage)

Acting

Gracie Allen

Self (Archive footage)

Acting

Marian Jordan

Self (Archive footage)

Acting

Eddie Cantor

Self (Archive footage)

Acting

Fanny Brice

Unknown Role

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