Movie: Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda

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Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda

Self

Michael Parkinson
Michael Parkinson

Self - Presenter

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    Episode of the BBC television program with host Michael Parkinson interviewing American actor Henry Fonda.

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    1975-11-01

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