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A Doonesbury Special
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A Doonesbury Special

1978-05-25 · 25 min · ★ 5.6

TV Movie · Animation · Comedy

Garry Trudeau's classic characters (Mike Doonesbury, Zonker, etc.) examine how their lifestyles, priorities, and concerns have changed since the end of their idealistic college days in the 1960s. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

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Directors
John Hubley, Garry Trudeau, Faith Hubley
Production companies
Hubley Studios, Universal Press Syndicate
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James Allen BrewerJames Allen BrewerJimmy Thudpucker
Barbara HarrisBarbara HarrisJoanie Caucus
Charles LevinCharles LevinMark Slackmeyer
Rebecca NelsonBarbara Ann 'Boopsie' Boopstein
William Sloane CoffinThe Reverend Scott Sloan
Jack GilfordJack GilfordReferee
Michelle BrowneJeannie
Richard CoxZonker Harris (voice)
David GrantMike Doonesbury (voice)
Richard BrunoB.D. (voice)
Mark BakerKirby (voice)
Rick EliceFrank (voice) (as Eric Elice)
Will JordanWill JordanSportscaster (voice)
Linda BaerEllie (voice)
Eric JaffeHowie (voice)
Thomas BaxtonRufus (voice)
Lenny JacksonMagus (voice)
Patrice LeftwichVirgin Mary (voice)
Ben Haley Jr.Calvin (voice)

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