People Are Funny 1946
“BEHIND THE SCENES OF RADIO'S RIOTOUS COMEDY SHOW!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Sam White
- Network
- Paramount Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo
What is People Are Funny?
People Are Funny is a 1946 American musical comedy film directed by Sam White and released by Paramount Pictures. Based on NBC's popular radio program of the same name hosted by Art Linkletter, the film features a fictional story detailing how the program made its way to a national network from its humble beginnings at a Nevada radio station.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1946
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 11, 1946
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Music
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 7 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Paramount Pictures
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People Are Funny is a 1946 American musical comedy film directed by Sam White and released by Paramount Pictures. Based on NBC's popular radio program of the same name hosted by Art Linkletter, the film features a fictional story detailing how the program made its way to a national network from its humble beginnings at a Nevada radio station. Jack Haley stars as a producer who holds only half-rights to the program. Ozzie Nelson and Helen Walker appear as radio writers who supply the romance. Rudy Vallee stars as the owner of the sought-after sponsoring company. Frances Langford appears as herself to sing I am in the Mood for Love, and the cast also includes the Vagabonds. The production was handled by Pine-Thomas Productions, and the film was released in the United States on January 11, 1946, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A radio producer scrambles to secure a national sponsor in this fictionalized origin of a hit show.”
- Features musical performances by Frances Langford including I'm in the Mood for Love.
- Showcases a comedic performance by Rudy Vallee as a sponsor owner.
- Provides a look at the fictionalized history of a popular mid-century radio program.
- The plot is a fictionalized account rather than a strictly factual documentary of the radio program.
Watch it if you enjoy mid-century musical comedies centered on the inner workings of the radio industry.
The film maintains a lighthearted comedic tone with musical interludes and is suitable for general audiences.
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Is the film a factual documentary about the radio show?
No, the film presents a fictionalized story about how the program transitioned from a local Nevada station to a national network.
Who are the primary stars of the film?
The film stars Jack Haley, Helen Walker, and Rudy Vallee, with appearances by Ozzie Nelson and Frances Langford.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.
Is this film worth watching for fans of 1940s musicals?
It may be of interest to fans of the era as it features musical performances and a comedic look at the radio industry.
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