Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life (2011)
Documentary
Overview
A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to produce some of the most beloved and groundbreaking shows of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy. A rare treat, this film is a delightful retrospective of Leonard’s body of work, including priceless clips from his productions— as well as his hilarious appearances on shows such as The Jack Benny Program—and interviews with many of his friends and colleagues, including Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard and Leonard himself.
Cast
- Robert Culp as Self
- Earl Hagan as Self
- Sheldon Leonard as Self
- Carl Reiner as Self
- Danny Thomas as Self
- Ron Howard as Self
- Andy Griffith as Self
- Mary Tyler Moore as Self
- Dick Van Dyke as Self
- Aaron Rubin as Self
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