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  • So You Want a Television Set (1953)
  • Approved
    Short | 10 min | Comedy, Short
So You Want a Television Set (1953)
Approved
Short | 10 min | Comedy, Short

As soon as Joe and Alice McDoakes buy a television set, the neighbors begin to stream in, on any or no excuse, and stay to watch television and raid the refrigerator. To escape the turmoil, Joe goes to the movies, where he finds himself ...See moreAs soon as Joe and Alice McDoakes buy a television set, the neighbors begin to stream in, on any or no excuse, and stay to watch television and raid the refrigerator. To escape the turmoil, Joe goes to the movies, where he finds himself sitting between Doris Day and Gordon McRae. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Richard L. Bare (as Richard Bare)
Writers
George O'Hanlon (original story) | Richard L. Bare (written by) (as Richard Bare)
Composer
Cinematographer
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Updated May 23, 1953

Release date
May 23, 1953 (United States)

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Cast

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14 cast members
Name Known for
George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes Joe McDoakes   See fewer
Rodney Bell
Marvin Schulz (uncredited) Marvin Schulz (uncredited)   See fewer
Gail Bonney
Neighbor Wife (uncredited) Neighbor Wife (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Brooks
Movie Theatre Doorman (uncredited) Movie Theatre Doorman (uncredited)   See fewer
Steve Carruthers
Man in Commercial (uncredited) Man in Commercial (uncredited)   See fewer
Phyllis Coates
Alice McDoakes (uncredited) Alice McDoakes (uncredited)   See fewer
Doris Day
Doris Day (uncredited) Doris Day (uncredited)   See fewer
Tor Johnson
Supine Wrestler (uncredited) Supine Wrestler (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Kelsey
Uninvited Guest (uncredited) Uninvited Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Gordon MacRae
Gordon MacRae (uncredited) Gordon MacRae (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Mower
Uninvited Guest (uncredited) Uninvited Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Newlan
Neighbor Husband (uncredited) Neighbor Husband (uncredited)   See fewer
Mabel Smaney
Mrs. Schulz (uncredited) Mrs. Schulz (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Van Zandt
TV Movie Host (uncredited) TV Movie Host (uncredited)   See fewer
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