Ken Roberts
Actor · 1910 – 2009 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Movies4
Movie7.0ComedyDramaThe Narrator tells us how the radio influenced his childhood in the days before TV. In the New York City of the late 1930s to the New Year's Eve 1944, this coming-of-age tale mixes the narrator's experiences with contemporary anecdotes and urban legends of the radio stars.
Radio Days
1987 · 678 votes
Movie7.1ComedyCrimeAfter young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.
Bullets Over Broadway
1994 · 688 votes
- Movie8.0Documentary
Documentary about radio comedies primarily focused on Burns & Allen, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy, The Jack Benny Program, Fibber McGee & Molly, The Bob Hope Show, and The Fred Allen Show.
The Great Radio Comedians
1971 · 1 votes
- Movie8.5Animation
A humorous tour of Manhattan concludes with 3 bouncing-ball songs.
Madhattan Island
1947 · 2 votes