''Hootenanny Hoot'' is a 1963

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musical film directed by Gene Nelson. It stars Peter Breck and

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Plot

A TV director, having split up with his producer-wife, decides to telecast a traveling hootenanny show.

Cast

* Peter Breck as Ted Grover *

as A.G. Bannister *

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as Steve Laughlin *

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as Billie-Jo Henley *

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as Claudia Hoffer Musical acts: *

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* Chris Crosby *

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* Sheb Wooley *The Gateway Trio

Production

Ruta Lee signed in June 1963. Gene Nelson signed to direct. The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job directing Elvis Presley in ''Kissin' Cousins''.

Reception

The ''Los Angeles Times'' said the plot "wouldn't stand steady in a light breeze" but the filmmakers had "assembled a lively group of hootenany experts - and that's probably enough to ensure success."There's a 'Hoot' on Citywide Scott, John L. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1963: C7.

References

External links

* 1963 films 1963 musical films Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films American musical films Films directed by Gene Nelson 1960s English-language films 1960s American films {{musical-film-stub