Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life (2011)
The story of the man who revolutionized the sitcom
A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to produce some of the most beloved and groundbreaking shows of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy. A rare treat, this film is a delightful retrospective of Leonard’s body of work, including priceless clips from his productions— as well as his hilarious appearances on shows such as The Jack Benny Program—and interviews with many of his friends and colleagues, including Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard and Leonard himself.
Cast
- Robert Culp - Self
- Earl Hagan - Himself
- Sheldon Leonard - Self
- Carl Reiner - Self
- Danny Thomas - Self
- Ron Howard - Self
- Andy Griffith - Self
- Mary Tyler Moore - Self
- Dick Van Dyke - Self
- Aaron Rubin - Himself
Screenplay
Keywords
television history, sitcom, television
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life about?
- A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to produce some of the most beloved and groundbreaking shows of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy. A rare treat, this film is a delightful retrospective of Leonard’s body of work, including priceless clips from his productions— as well as his hilarious appearances on shows such as The Jack Benny Program—and interviews with many of his friends and colleagues, including Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard and Leonard himself.
- Who directed Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life?
- Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life was directed by Allan Holzman.
- Who stars in Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life?
- Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life stars Robert Culp, Earl Hagan, Sheldon Leonard, Carl Reiner, Danny Thomas, Ron Howard.
- How long is Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life?
- Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life?
- Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life?
- Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life had a budget of $100,000.