A Salute to American Imagination (1978)

In this program celebrating the Ford Motor Company's 75th anniversary, various expressions of creativity are honored. Arthur Miller introduces a scene from "Death of a Salesman" performed ... See full summary »

Director:

Don Mischer

Writer:

Rod Warren

Stars:

Madeline Kahn, Paul Newman, Telly Savalas

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Credited cast:
Madeline Kahn	...	Herself / Co-Host
Paul Newman	...	Himself - Co-host
Telly Savalas	...	Himself / Co-Host
Joanne Woodward	...	Herself (Co-Host)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Neil Armstrong	...	Himself
Edward Asner	...	Himself
Martin Balsam	...	Himself
Ronee Blakley	...	Herself
Joyce Brothers	...	Herself (as Dr. Joyce Brothers)
Sid Caesar	...	Himself
Ray Charles	...	Himself
Imogene Coca	...	Herself
Rita Coolidge	...	Herself
Henry Fonda	...	Himself
Aretha Franklin	...	Herself

Storyline

In this program celebrating the Ford Motor Company's 75th anniversary, various expressions of creativity are honored. Arthur Miller introduces a scene from "Death of a Salesman" performed by Edward Asner and Martin Sheen; Tennessee Williams and Neil Simon also introduce scenes from their plays. Other parts of the program feature comedy and musical performances, as well as interviews with prominent figures such as astronaut Neil Armstrong.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 1978 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bob Banner Associates

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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