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A recently deceased man gets a lesson about his worth in life from a higher power.
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Title: Packy (29 Dec 1979)
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| Jack Klugman | ... | Packy Rowe | |
| Bob Newhart | ... | God | |
| Larry Gelman | ... | Benny Winkles | |
| Steve Franken | ... | Interviewee | |
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A recently deceased man gets a lesson about his worth in life from a higher power.
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29 December 1979 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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