Americathon (1979)

In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.

Directed by: Neal Israel

Cast: John Ritter, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Chief Dan George, Richard Schaal, Peter Riegert, Nancy Morgan, Meat Loaf, Elvis Costello, Howard Hesseman, Jay Leno, Peter Marshall

Genres: Comedy

Rating: 2.3/10

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