Packy 

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Director:

Jay Sandrich

Writer:

Lan O'Kun

Stars:

Jack Klugman, Bob Newhart, Larry Gelman

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Jack Klugman	...	Packy Rowe
Bob Newhart	...	God
Larry Gelman	...	Benny Winkles
Steve Franken	...	Interviewee
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ellwood Kieser	...	Himself - Host

Storyline

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 December 1979 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paulist Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

good for group discussion of higher power

The timelessness of Newhart and Klugman hook viewers in right away. We use this movie to encourage the discussion of an higher power in 12 step recovery groups. This film predates "OH God" and "Evan Almighty." It anthropromorphizes the supreme being, not on earth and not in heaven. The movie is respectful of God. We've used it for 20 years and rarely offend a viewer. Some very conservative Christians have been scandalized and accused us of blaspheming. Just recently a gentleman who described himself as a secular Buddist became argumentative during a discussion of the film. It uses less than 30 minutes to make its point. It is sentimental. I tear up and cry when I watch it.