Americathon (1979)
In a story told in narrative flashbacks, young TV consultant Eric McMerkin is hired by President Chet Roosevelt of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.
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Domestic DistributorMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Earliest Release DateAugust 10, 1979
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 26 min
GenresComedy
Musical
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Neal Israel | Director |
| Phil Proctor | Writer |
| Peter Bergman | Writer |
| Phil Proctor | Writer |
| Peter Bergman | Writer |
| Neal Israel | Writer |
| Michael Mislove | Writer |
| Monica Mcgowan Johnson | Writer |
| Joe Roth | Producer |
| Tom Scott | Composer |
| Gerald Hirschfeld | Cinematographer |
| David Blangsted | Editor |
| John C. Howard | Editor |
| Stan Jolley | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Harvey Korman | |
| Fred Willard | |
| Peter Riegert | |
| Zane Buzby |
