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The Big Broadcast of 1937   1936     3 stars    N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Musical
Director: Mitchell Leisen  
Cast: Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Ray Milland, Bob Burns, Martha Raye, Shirley Ross, Benny Goodman, Irving Bacon, Jack Mulhall, Leonid Kinskey, Benny Fields, Sam Hearn, Frank Forest, Gene Krupa

  Jack Carson (Jack Benny) owns a radio station and is having problems with sponsors. To solve the problem, he puts on a big show featuring big stars. George Burns and Gracie Allen star as the Platts who host "Platt Golf Ball," which presents more than a few problems because they just do not see eye-to-eye. Among others, musicians include Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa.



Cast
Jack Benny Jack Carson
George Burns Mr. Platt
Gracie Allen Mrs. Platt
Ray Milland Bob Miller
Bob Burns Bob Black
Martha Raye Patsy
Shirley Ross Gwen Holmes
Benny Goodman Himself
Irving Bacon Property
Jack Mulhall Clerk
Leonid Kinskey Russian
Benny Fields Himself
Sam Hearn Schlepperman
Frank Forest Frank Rossman
Gene Krupa Himself
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The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936)
George Burns
Oscar: Best Supporting Actor for The Sunshine Boys (1975)
Ray Milland
Oscar: Best Actor for The Lost Weekend (1945)


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