The Great Man

1956
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1h 32m

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Joe Harris, preparing a eulogy for popular radio commentator Herb Fuller, finds that nobody has a good word to say about him.Joe Harris, preparing a eulogy for popular radio commentator Herb Fuller, finds that nobody has a good word to say about him.Joe Harris, preparing a eulogy for popular radio commentator Herb Fuller, finds that nobody has a good word to say about him.

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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 3 nominations total

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Trivia
Loosely based on the career of Arthur Godfrey.

Goofs
When Joe, Mike, and Jinny are listening to the "blood bank" tape, the VU meter has no relation to the audio.

Quotes
Ginny: Feet of clay, huh?
Joe Harris: Right up to the knees, at least.

Crazy credits
Ferrer modestly omitted himself from the cast list at the end of the film.

Connections
Version of Pretendent (1987)

Soundtracks
The Meaning of the Blues
Words and Music by Bobby Troup and Leah Worth
Performed by Julie London
[The song comes on the radio in Carol's apartment]

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7/10

The Great Man - Hits the Mark

The Great Man stars Jose Ferrer, Dean Jagger, Keenan Wynn, and Ed Wynn. It is, at times, a brutal portrayal. Of the radio (and I suspect TV) business, similar to the electric "Network" that was to come out 20 years later. Dean Jagger gives the performance of his career, and Keenan Wynn also gives the performance of his career, as well. Ed Wynn is very good, and Jose Ferrer is very convincing in the lead. A great radio personality dies, and a reporter gathers all he can about him before broadcasting an hour eulogy. Like most people of the world, the radio personality is neither good, nor bad, but human. So, the reporter must decide whether to do a hatchet job or a puff piece. Some very interesting dynamics.