People Are Funny
“BEHIND THE SCENES OF RADIO'S RIOTOUS COMEDY SHOW!”
Synopsis
A comedy based on NBC's "People Are Funny" radio (and later television) program with Art Linkletter with a fictional story of how the program came to be on a national network from its humble beginning at a Nevada radio station. Jack Haley is a producer with only half-rights to the program while Ozzie Nelson and Helen Walker are the radio writers and supply the romance. Rudy Vallee, always able to burlesque himself intentional and, quite often, unintentional, is the owner of the sought-after sponsoring company. Frances Langford, as herself, sings "I'm in the Mood for Love" while the Vagabonds quartet (billed 12th and last) chimes in on "Angeline" and "The Old Square Dance is Back Again."
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Jack Haley
Pinky Wilson
Helen Walker
Corey Sullivan
Rudy Vallee
Ormsby Jamison
Ozzie Nelson
Leroy Brinker
Phillip Reed
John Guedel
Bob Graham
Luke
Roy Atwell
Mr. Pippensigal
Clara Blandick
Grandma Wilson
Barbara Roche
Aimee
Art Linkletter
Art Linkletter
Frances Langford
Frances Langford - Guest
Ann Jenkins
Boogie Woogie Piano Player
William Benedict
NBC Usher
Joe DeRita
Mr. Hinkley (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Mr. Button (uncredited)
The Vagabonds
Singers
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam White
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lang, Maxwell Shane
- Original Title
- People Are Funny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam White
David Lang, Maxwell Shane
Department Leadership Roster
David Lang
Screenplay
Sam White
Director
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is People Are Funny about?
A comedy based on NBC's "People Are Funny" radio (and later television) program with Art Linkletter with a fictional story of how the program came to be on a national network from its humble beginning at a Nevada radio station. Jack Haley is a producer with only half-rights to the program while Ozzie Nelson and Helen Walker are the radio writers and supply the romance. Rudy Vallee, always able to burlesque himself intentional and, quite often, unintentional, is the owner of the sought-after sponsoring company. Frances Langford, as herself, sings "I'm in the Mood for Love" while the Vagabonds quartet (billed 12th and last) chimes in on "Angeline" and "The Old Square Dance is Back Again."
Who directed People Are Funny?
People Are Funny was directed by Sam White.
Who stars in People Are Funny?
The principal cast of People Are Funny includes Jack Haley, Helen Walker, Rudy Vallee, Ozzie Nelson, Phillip Reed.
When was People Are Funny released and how long is it?
People Are Funny was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for People Are Funny?
People Are Funny holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).