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So You Want to Be on the Radio

So You Want to Be on the Radio

Genres

Comedy

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Joe McDoakes and his wife love to participate in radio show contests, but something seems to interfere every time they are lucky enough to be chosen as participants.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

06 November 1948

Country

United States of America

Cast

George O'Hanlon

George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Phyllis Coates

Phyllis Coates

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

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