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The Emperor
The Emperor

The Emperor

"Radio is a fantasy…" - Bob Hudson

Genres

MusicDocumentary

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Comments on the background and popularity of disc jockey "Emperor" Bob Hudson, who bases his shows on the idea that radio is a fantasy.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

24 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

06 January 1967

Country

United States of America

Cast

Bob Hudson

Bob Hudson

Himself

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