Joe Harris, preparing a eulogy for popular radio commentator Herb Fuller, finds that nobody has a good word to say about him.Joe Harris, preparing a eulogy for popular radio commentator Herb Fuller, finds that nobody has a good word to say about him.Joe Harris, preparing a eulogy for popular radio commentator Herb Fuller, finds that nobody has a good word to say about him.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 3 nominations total
Edward Platt
- Dr. O'Connor
- (as Edward C. Platt)
Dorothy Abbott
- Stewardess
- (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
- Mourner
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaLoosely based on the career of Arthur Godfrey.
- GoofsWhen Joe, Mike, and Jinny are listening to the "blood bank" tape, the VU meter has no relation to the audio.
- Quotes
Ginny: Feet of clay, huh?
Joe Harris: Right up to the knees, at least.
- Crazy creditsFerrer modestly omitted himself from the cast list at the end of the film.
- ConnectionsVersion of Pretendent (1987)
- SoundtracksThe Meaning of the Blues
Words and Music by Bobby Troup and Leah Worth
Performed by Julie London
[The song comes on the radio in Carol's apartment]
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The true story of the man behind the legend
Josè Ferrer both directed and starred for the first time in this movie that is a bit reminiscent of CITIZEN KANE about the true story of a famous journalist. Despite is not a classic like KANE, it's still pretty good.
Radio reporter Herb Fuller is killed in an car accident and this causes crisis in the ABC radio station. Joe Harris (Ferrer), his replacement, has to do as first assignment a one hour show discussing the life and career of the deceased journalist. As he interviews fans and the people that knew him, Harris discovers that the man hasn't really a nice reputation as it seemed. How he will discuss its life? See the film by yourself.
Josè Ferrer directs nicely and his performance is what lifts the movie. As always he has lots of charisma and no-nonsense lilt. He is surrounded by various supporting actors of those years: Edward Platt, Keenan Wynn, Jim Backus, Lyle Talbot and even gorgeous Julie London as one of Fuller's former girlfriends. However, while not a classic, it's still a very good movie in its own way and worth seeing as well.
Radio reporter Herb Fuller is killed in an car accident and this causes crisis in the ABC radio station. Joe Harris (Ferrer), his replacement, has to do as first assignment a one hour show discussing the life and career of the deceased journalist. As he interviews fans and the people that knew him, Harris discovers that the man hasn't really a nice reputation as it seemed. How he will discuss its life? See the film by yourself.
Josè Ferrer directs nicely and his performance is what lifts the movie. As always he has lots of charisma and no-nonsense lilt. He is surrounded by various supporting actors of those years: Edward Platt, Keenan Wynn, Jim Backus, Lyle Talbot and even gorgeous Julie London as one of Fuller's former girlfriends. However, while not a classic, it's still a very good movie in its own way and worth seeing as well.
- bellino-angelo2014
- Dec 20, 2019
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- Also known as
- Marele om
- Filming locations
- Universal Pictures Building, 445 Park Avenue, New York City, New York, USA(Amalgamated Broadcasting building)
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- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
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