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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
Written by: Neal Israel & Monica Johnson & Michael Mislove
Release date: 1979-08-10
Runtime: 86 minutes
Tagline: The ultimate spectacle is now a movie.
Cast:
John Ritter John Ritter
President Chet Roosevelt 
Harvey Korman Harvey Korman
Monty Rushmore 
Fred Willard Fred Willard
Vincent Vanderhoff 
Chief Dan George Chief Dan George
Sam Birdwater 
Richard Schaal Richard Schaal
Jerry 
Peter Riegert Peter Riegert
Eric McMurkin 
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