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Hootenanny Hoot
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Wikipedia article
'Hootenanny Hoot' is a 1963 folk music musical film directed by Gene Nelson. It stars Peter Breck and Ruta Lee.
Plot
A TV director, having split up with his producer-wife, decides to telecast a traveling hootenanny show.
Cast
*Peter Breck as Ted Grover
*Ruta Lee as A.G. Bannister
*Joby Baker as Steve Laughlin
*Pamela Austin as Billie-Jo Henley
*Bobo Lewis as Claudia Hoffer
Musical acts:
*The Brothers Four
*Johnny Cash
*Chris Crosby
*George Hamilton IV
*Judy Henske
*Joe and Eddie
*Cathie Taylor
*Sheb Wooley
*The Gateway Trio
Production
Ruta Lee signed in June 1963.Shenson Cat, Lion to Follow 'Mouse': Yordan's 'Big Blonde' Found: Mason Will Team With Lollo Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 27 June 1963: C9. Gene Nelson signed to direct.FILMLAND EVENTS: Polly Bergen Teams With Fred MacMurray Los Angeles Times 2 July 1963: D7.
The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job directing Elvis Presley in 'Kissin' Cousins'.Nelson Up a Rung on Director Ladder: Grunwald Tells Liz-Burton Woes in Casting 'V.I.P.'s' Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times (10 Sep 1963: C11.
Reception
The 'Los Angeles Times' said the plot "wouldn't stand steady in a light breeze" but the filmmakers had "assembled a lively group of hootenany experts - and that's probably enough to ensure success."There's a 'Hoot' on Citywide Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1963: C7.
References
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