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Americathon

First aired on Aug 10, 1979

Runtime: 86mins

40%

Genres: Comedy

In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
John Ritter | President Chet Roosevelt
Harvey Korman | Monty Rushmore
Fred Willard | Vincent Vanderhoff
Chief Dan George | Sam Birdwater
Richard Schaal | Jerry
Peter Riegert | Eric McMurkin
Featured Crew
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Neal Israel | Director
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Phil Proctor | Theatre Play
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Daniel Paredes | Costume Design
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Gerald Hirschfeld | Director of Photography
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Peter Bergman | Theatre Play
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Peter Bergman | Adaptation