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"A now story with now music!"

1978

1h 44m

6.8(23 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Music

Overview

When a liberal music station's owners decide to introduce army recruitment ads, despite the protests of its manager, the rebellious DJs are determined to fight back, no matter the cost.

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Production Companies

Universal Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Michael Brandon

Michael Brandon

Jeff Dugan

Eileen Brennan

Eileen Brennan

Mother

Alex Karras

Alex Karras

Doc Holiday

Cleavon Little

Cleavon Little

Prince

Martin Mull

Martin Mull

Eric Swan

Cassie Yates

Cassie Yates

Laura Coe

Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt

Self

Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett

Self

Norman Lloyd

Norman Lloyd

Carl Billings

Jay Fenichel

Bobby Douglas

Creative team

Directed by: John A. Alonzo
Written by: Ezra Sacks
Produced by: Rand Holston

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