Hootenanny Hoot is a 1963 folk music musical film directed by Gene Nelson. It stars Peter Breck and Ruta Lee.
Plot A TV director, having split up with his producer-wife, decides to telecast a traveling hootenanny show.
Cast Peter Breck as Ted Grover Ruta Lee as A.G. Bannister Joby Baker as Steve Laughlin Pamela Austin as Billie-Jo Henley Bobo Lewis as Claudia Hoffer Lauren Gilbert as Howard Stauton"Lauren Gilbert Filmography". AFI Catalog. Retrieved December 15, 2024. Nick Novarro as Jed MorseDimmitt, R. B. (1967). An Actor Guide to the Talkies: A Comprehensive Listing of 8,000 Feature-length Films from January, p447, 1949, Until December, 1964. United States: Scarecrow Press.
Musical acts: The Brothers Four Johnny Cash Chris Crosby George Hamilton IV Judy Henske Joe and Eddie Cathie Taylor Sheb Wooley The Gateway Trio
Production Ruta Lee signed in June 1963.Shenson Cat, Lion to Follow 'Mouse': Yordan's 'Big Blonde' Found: Mason Will Team With Lollo Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 27 June 1963: C9. Gene Nelson signed to direct.FILMLAND EVENTS: Polly Bergen Teams With Fred MacMurray Los Angeles Times 2 July 1963: D7.
The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job directing Elvis Presley in Kissin' Cousins.Nelson Up a Rung on Director Ladder: Grunwald Tells Liz-Burton Woes in Casting 'V.I.P.'s' Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times (10 Sep 1963: C11.
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.
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