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Blockheads
Blockheads

Blockheads

Genres

Comedy

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Mariette Hartley hosts performances by top ventriloquists.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

24 November 1982

Country

United States of America

Cast

Mariette Hartley

Mariette Hartley

Host

Jay Johnson

Jay Johnson

Chris Kirby

Chris Kirby

Willie Tyler

Willie Tyler

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