So You Want to Be on the Radio Movie (1948) - George O'Hanlon, Phyllis Coates

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So You Want to Be on the Radio

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George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Phyllis Coates

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

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Joe McDoakes and his wife love to participate in radio show contests, but something seems to interfere every time they are lucky enough to be chosen as participants.
Release Date
1948-11-06
Average
5.7
Rating:
2.9 starts
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Comedy
Languages:
English

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So You Want to Be on the Radio

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