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It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
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It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration

1987-11-27 · 120 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · TV Movie

A two-hour syndicated TV special celebrating Howdy Doody on the occasion of the show's 40th anniversary.

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Directors
Dennis Rosenblatt
Production companies
Fries Entertainment, NBC, Charles Fries Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Buffalo Bob SmithSelf - Buffalo Bob Smith /Self - Howdy Doody (voice)
Lew AndersonSelf - Clarabell
Bill LeCornecSelf - Chief Thunderthud
Bobby NicholsonSelf - J. Cornelius Cobb
Gary ColemanGary ColemanHimself
Monty HallMonty HallHimself - Guest
Mary Ann MobleyMary Ann MobleyHerself - Guest
Milton BerleMilton BerleHimself
Johnny CarsonJohnny CarsonHimself - Guest
Dick ClarkDick ClarkHimself
Paul ReubensPaul ReubensPee-wee Herman
John RitterJohn RitterHimself - Guest
Diana CanovaDiana CanovaHerself - Guest
Gary CollinsGary CollinsHimself
Randy DoneySelf - Doodyville Dancer
George 'Gabby' HayesGeorge 'Gabby' HayesSelf (archive footage)
Perry KingPerry KingHimself
Meredith MacRaeMeredith MacRaeHerself - Guest
Jerry MathersJerry MathersHimself
Garrett MorrisGarrett MorrisHimself

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