Uncle Sam Magoo is a 1970 television special directed by Abe Levitow, written by Larry Markes, Henry G. Saperstein and Sam Rosen, and musical score by Walter Scharf. The special stars Jim Backus as Mr. Magoo, Lennie Weinrib, Bob Holt, Patti Gilbert, Sid Grossfeld and Barney Phillips. The special aired on February 15, 1970, on NBC.[4]
| Uncle Sam Magoo | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Written by | Larry Markes Henry G. Saperstein Sam Rosen |
| Directed by | Abe Levitow |
| Starring | Jim Backus Lennie Weinrib Bob Holt Patti Gilbert Sid Grossfeld Barney Phillips |
| Theme music composer | Walter Scharf |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Lee Orgel |
| Running time | 53 minutes[1] |
| Production company | United Productions of America |
| Budget | $400,000[2] |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | February 15, 1970[3] |
Plot edit
Mr. Magoo goes to Hollywood to get a part in a film, but instead witnesses the history of the United States firsthand in a series of adventures that take place in different time periods.
Cast edit
- Jim Backus as the voice of Mr. Magoo
- Lennie Weinrib - Uncle Sam, Miles Standish, John Alden, Paul Revere, Davy Crockett, Captain John Parker, Daniel Webster, John F. Kennedy
- Bob Holt - Chief Strong Eagle, Indian Chief, John Smith, Chief Powhatan, Indian Chief 2, Kit Carson, Paul Bunyan
- Patti Gilbert - Priscilla Mullins, Betsy Ross, Tom Sawyer, Eleanor Roosevelt
- Sid Grossfeld
- Barney Phillips - Mark Twain, John Sutter, Patrick Henry, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr.
- Dave Shelley
- John Himes
- Bill Clayton
Reception edit
DVD Verdict gave the special a positive review, saying, "Eschewing rah-rah jingoism in favor of explosive color, unforced humor, and majestic choral arrangements of American musical standards, this patriotic tribute to the U.S.A. was clearly a labor of love for all involved, and the feeling is infectious. A veritable cornucopia of sight and sound sensations, Uncle Sam Magoo is this collection's crowning achievement."[3] DVD Talk called it a "bizarre bit of Nixon-era patriotism".[5]
References edit
- ^ "Mr. Magoo: Uncle Sam Magoo". DVDEmpire. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ Abraham, Adam (2012). When Magoo Flew: The Rise and Fall of Animation Studio UPA. Wesleyan University Press. p. 221. ISBN 9780819572707.
- ^ a b Colbert, P. S. (9 November 2011). "Mr. Magoo: The Television Collection 1960-1977". DVD Verdict. Archived from the original on 5 January 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. p. 340. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "Mr. Magoo On TV Collection". DVD Talk. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
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