Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
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A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to produce some of the most beloved and groundbreaking shows of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy. A rare treat, this film is a delightful retrospective of Leonard’s body of work, including priceless clips from his productions— as well as his hilarious appearances on shows such as The Jack Benny Program—and interviews with many of his friends and colleagues, including Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard and Leonard himself.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2011-01-01
Runtime: 72 mins
Director: Allan Holzman
Writer: Allan Holzman
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Genres: Documentary
Original title: Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Production Companies: 716 Productions
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