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So You Want to Be on the Radio(1948)
Status: Released
Date: 1948-11-06
61%
7 Votes
Time: 0h 10m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Richard L. Bare Productions
Movie: So You Want to Be on the Radio
Top 2 Billed Cast
George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes
Phyllis Coates
Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
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Overview
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
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6.143
Rating:
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Languages:
English
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