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Stars in the Eye

Stars in the Eye

Genres

Comedy

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Various CBS stars appear in this one hour variety program about the opening of the brand new $7 million dollar CBS Television City Studios.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

54 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

15 November 1952

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jack Benny

Jack Benny

Himself

Alan Young

Alan Young

Himself

George Burns

George Burns

Himself

Gracie Allen

Gracie Allen

Herself

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