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Variety Time

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Jack Parr hosts a variety program of comedic sketches.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

21 August 1948

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jack Paar

Jack Paar

Master of Ceremonies

Hans Conried

Hans Conried

Rudy La Paix

Leon Errol

Leon Errol

Leon Errol (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)

Dot Farley

Dot Farley

Edgar's Mother-in-Law (from "I'll Build It Myself") (archive footage)

Dorothy Granger

Dorothy Granger

Dorothy Errol (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy (footage from 'I'll Build It Myself') (archive footage)

William S. Hart

William S. Hart

Texas Tex (archive footage) (uncredited)

Minerva Urecal

Minerva Urecal

Aunt Jessie (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)

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