Poster of Broadcast News

Broadcast News

Plot: Basket-case network news producer Jane Craig falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick, a pretty boy who represents the trend towards entertainment news she despises. Aaron Altman, a talented but plain correspondent, carries an unrequited torch for Jane
Release Date: Wednesday, December 16 1987
37 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of William HurtWilliam Hurt
William Hurt was
37 in Broadcast News
as 'Tom Grunick'.
Mon, Mar 20 1950 –
Sun, Mar 13 2022
Portrait of Albert BrooksAlbert Brooks
Albert Brooks was
40 in Broadcast News
as 'Aaron Altman'.
Tue, Jul 22 1947
Portrait of Holly HunterHolly Hunter
Holly Hunter was
29 in Broadcast News
as 'Jane Craig'.
Thu, Mar 20 1958
Portrait of Robert ProskyRobert Prosky
Robert Prosky was
57 in Broadcast News
as 'Ernie Merriman'.
Sat, Dec 13 1930 –
Mon, Dec 08 2008
Portrait of Lois ChilesLois Chiles
Lois Chiles was
40 in Broadcast News
as 'Jennifer Mack'.
Tue, Apr 15 1947
Portrait of Joan CusackJoan Cusack
Joan Cusack was
25 in Broadcast News
as 'Blair Litton'.
Thu, Oct 11 1962
Portrait of Peter HackesPeter Hackes
Peter Hackes was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Paul Moore'.
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Portrait of Christian ClemensonChristian Clemenson
Christian Clemenson was
29 in Broadcast News
as 'Bobby'.
Mon, Mar 17 1958
Portrait of Jack NicholsonJack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson was
50 in Broadcast News
as 'Bill Rorich'.
Thu, Apr 22 1937
Portrait of Robert KatimsRobert Katims
Robert Katims was
54 in Broadcast News
as 'Martin Klein'.
Sat, Apr 22 1933
Portrait of Ed WheelerEd Wheeler
Ed Wheeler was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'George Wein'.
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Portrait of Stephen MendilloStephen Mendillo
Stephen Mendillo was
45 in Broadcast News
as 'Gerald Grunick'.
Fri, Oct 09 1942
Portrait of Kimber ShoopKimber Shoop
Kimber Shoop was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Young Tom'.
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Portrait of Dwayne MarkeeDwayne Markee
Dwayne Markee was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Young Aaron'.
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Portrait of Gennie JamesGennie James
Gennie James was
10 in Broadcast News
as 'Young Jane'.
Mon, Dec 27 1976
Portrait of Leo BurmesterLeo Burmester
Leo Burmester was
43 in Broadcast News
as 'Jane's Dad'.
Tue, Feb 01 1944 –
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Portrait of Amy BrooksAmy Brooks
Amy Brooks was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Elli Merriman'.
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Portrait of Jane WelchJane Welch
Jane Welch was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Anne Merriman'.
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Portrait of Jonathan BenyaJonathan Benya
Jonathan Benya was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Clifford Altman'.
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Portrait of Frank DoubledayFrank Doubleday
Frank Doubleday was
42 in Broadcast News
as 'Mercenary'.
Sun, Jan 28 1945 –
Sat, Mar 03 2018
Portrait of Sally KnightSally Knight
Sally Knight was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Lila'.
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Portrait of Manuel AlvarezManuel Alvarez
Manuel Alvarez was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Spanish Cameraman'.
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Portrait of Luis ValderramaLuis Valderrama
Luis Valderrama was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Guerilla Leader'.
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Portrait of Francisco GarciaFrancisco Garcia
Francisco Garcia was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Guerilla Soldier'.
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Portrait of Richard ThomsenRichard Thomsen
Richard Thomsen was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'General McGuire'.
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Portrait of Nat BenchleyNat Benchley
Nat Benchley was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Commander'.
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Portrait of Marita GeraghtyMarita Geraghty
Marita Geraghty was
25 in Broadcast News
as 'Date-Rape Woman'.
Mon, Mar 26 1962
Portrait of Nicholas D. BlanchetNicholas D. Blanchet
Nicholas D. Blanchet was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Weekend News Producer'.
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Portrait of Maura MoynihanMaura Moynihan
Maura Moynihan was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Makeup Woman'.
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Portrait of Chuck LippmanChuck Lippman
Chuck Lippman was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Floor Manager'.
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Portrait of Nannette RickertNannette Rickert
Nannette Rickert was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Paul's Secretary'.
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Portrait of Timothy W. WhiteTimothy W. White
Timothy W. White was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Edward Towne'.
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Portrait of Peggy PridemorePeggy Pridemore
Peggy Pridemore was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Tom's Soundwoman'.
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Portrait of Emily CrowleyEmily Crowley
Emily Crowley was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Emily'.
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Portrait of Gerard EnderGerard Ender
Gerard Ender was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Newsroom Worker'.
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Portrait of David LongDavid Long
David Long was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Donny'.
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Portrait of Joshua BillingsJoshua Billings
Joshua Billings was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Chyron Operator'.
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Portrait of Glenn FaigenGlenn Faigen
Glenn Faigen was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Technical Director'.
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Portrait of Robert Grevemberg Jr.Robert Grevemberg Jr.
Robert Grevemberg Jr. was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Technical Director'.
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Portrait of Richard PehleRichard Pehle
Richard Pehle was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Control Room Director'.
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Portrait of James V. FrancoJames V. Franco
James V. Franco was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Weekend News Director'.
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Portrait of Jimmy Mel GreenJimmy Mel Green
Jimmy Mel Green was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Assistant Director'.
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Portrait of Raoul N. RizikRaoul N. Rizik
Raoul N. Rizik was
40 in Broadcast News
as 'Assistant Director'.
Wed, Nov 05 1947 –
Wed, Oct 02 2013
Portrait of Mike SkehanMike Skehan
Mike Skehan was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Technician'.
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Portrait of Franklyn L. BullardFranklyn L. Bullard
Franklyn L. Bullard was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Audio Visual Engineer'.
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Portrait of Glen RovenGlen Roven
Glen Roven was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'News Theme Writer'.
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Portrait of Marc ShaimanMarc Shaiman
Marc Shaiman was
28 in Broadcast News
as 'News Theme Writer'.
Thu, Oct 22 1959
Portrait of Alex MathewsAlex Mathews
Alex Mathews was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Lecture Host'.
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Portrait of Steve SmithSteve Smith
Steve Smith was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Aaron's Cameraman'.
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Portrait of Martha SmithMartha Smith
Martha Smith was
35 in Broadcast News
as 'Aaron's Soundwoman'.
Thu, Oct 16 1952
Portrait of Cynthia B. HayesCynthia B. Hayes
Cynthia B. Hayes was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Mother in Hall'.
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Portrait of Dean NitzDean Nitz
Dean Nitz was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Young Tough'.
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Portrait of Phil UgelPhil Ugel
Phil Ugel was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Young Tough'.
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Portrait of Lance WainLance Wain
Lance Wain was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Young Tough'.
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Portrait of Susan Marie FeldmanSusan Marie Feldman
Susan Marie Feldman was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Ellen'.
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Portrait of Jean Bourne CarinciJean Bourne Carinci
Jean Bourne Carinci was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Tom's Female Colleague'.
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Portrait of M. Fekade-SalassieM. Fekade-Salassie
M. Fekade-Salassie was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Cab Driver'.
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Portrait of Gerald F. GoughGerald F. Gough
Gerald F. Gough was
56 in Broadcast News
as 'Uniformed Cop'.
Wed, Aug 12 1931 –
Fri, Jan 01 2021
Portrait of Robert RaschRobert Rasch
Robert Rasch was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Defense Dept. Spokesman'.
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Portrait of Robert V. WalshRobert V. Walsh
Robert V. Walsh was
66 in Broadcast News
as 'NATO Spokesman'.
Sat, Jan 01 1921 –
Tue, Dec 14 2010
Portrait of John CusackJohn Cusack
John Cusack was
21 in Broadcast News
as 'Angry Messenger'.
Tue, Jun 28 1966

Crew

Portrait of James L. BrooksJames L. Brooks
James L. Brooks was
47 in Broadcast News
as 'Screenplay, Producer, Director'
Thu, May 09 1940
Portrait of Michael BallhausMichael Ballhaus
Michael Ballhaus was
52 in Broadcast News
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Aug 05 1935 –
Tue, Apr 11 2017
Portrait of David SardiDavid Sardi
David Sardi was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Yudi BennettYudi Bennett
Yudi Bennett was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'First Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Polly PlattPolly Platt
Polly Platt was
48 in Broadcast News
as 'Executive Producer'
Sun, Jan 29 1939 –
Wed, Jul 27 2011
Portrait of Susan ZirinskySusan Zirinsky
Susan Zirinsky was
35 in Broadcast News
as 'Associate Producer'
Mon, Mar 03 1952
Portrait of Penney Finkelman CoxPenney Finkelman Cox
Penney Finkelman Cox was
36 in Broadcast News
as 'Co-Producer'
Mon, Jan 01 1951
Portrait of Kristi ZeaKristi Zea
Kristi Zea was
39 in Broadcast News
as 'Associate Producer'
Sun, Oct 24 1948
Portrait of Richard MarksRichard Marks
Richard Marks was
44 in Broadcast News
as 'Editor'
Wed, Nov 10 1943 –
Mon, Dec 31 2018
Portrait of Cindy MartyCindy Marty
Cindy Marty was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Foley Editor'
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Portrait of Mark P. StoeckingerMark P. Stoeckinger
Mark P. Stoeckinger was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Foley Editor'
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Portrait of Beth BergeronBeth Bergeron
Beth Bergeron was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Supervising ADR Editor'
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Portrait of Jeff RosenJeff Rosen
Jeff Rosen was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'ADR Editor'
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Portrait of Jessica GallavanJessica Gallavan
Jessica Gallavan was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'ADR Editor'
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Portrait of Dave KulczyckiDave Kulczycki
Dave Kulczycki was
34 in Broadcast News
as 'Dialogue Editor'
Fri, May 01 1953 –
Wed, Jun 20 2007
Portrait of Frank SmathersFrank Smathers
Frank Smathers was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Dialogue Editor'
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Portrait of Karen I. SternKaren I. Stern
Karen I. Stern was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'First Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Bob BadamiBob Badami
Bob Badami was
36 in Broadcast News
as 'Music Editor'
Tue, Oct 02 1951
Portrait of Patrick DrummondPatrick Drummond
Patrick Drummond was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Robert GrieveRobert Grieve
Robert Grieve was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Supervising Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Linda WhittleseyLinda Whittlesey
Linda Whittlesey was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Jacqueline CristianiniJacqueline Cristianini
Jacqueline Cristianini was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Dialogue Editor'
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Portrait of Bill ContiBill Conti
Bill Conti was
45 in Broadcast News
as 'Original Music Composer'
Mon, Apr 13 1942
Portrait of Jery HewittJery Hewitt
Jery Hewitt was
38 in Broadcast News
as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Sun, Mar 06 1949 –
Sat, Nov 21 2020
Portrait of Barbara HarrisBarbara Harris
Barbara Harris was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'ADR Voice Casting'
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Portrait of Ellen ChenowethEllen Chenoweth
Ellen Chenoweth was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Kevin O'ConnellKevin O'Connell
Kevin O'Connell was
30 in Broadcast News
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Wed, Nov 27 1957
Portrait of David M. DunlapDavid M. Dunlap
David M. Dunlap was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Rick KlineRick Kline
Rick Kline was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Molly MaginnisMolly Maginnis
Molly Maginnis was
35 in Broadcast News
as 'Costume Design'
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Portrait of Charleen Richards-SteevesCharleen Richards-Steeves
Charleen Richards-Steeves was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'ADR Recordist'
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Portrait of Carl FullertonCarl Fullerton
Carl Fullerton was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Colleen CallaghanColleen Callaghan
Colleen Callaghan was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Mary BaileyMary Bailey
Mary Bailey was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Script Supervisor'
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Portrait of Thomas CauseyThomas Causey
Thomas Causey was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Sound Mixer'
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Portrait of Donah BassettDonah Bassett
Donah Bassett was
60 in Broadcast News
as 'Negative Cutter'
Sat, Apr 23 1927 –
Tue, May 04 2010
Portrait of Steve CallasSteve Callas
Steve Callas was
34 in Broadcast News
as 'Construction Foreman'
Mon, Jan 19 1953
Portrait of Gábor KövérGábor Kövér
Gábor Kövér was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'First Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Stuart NeumannStuart Neumann
Stuart Neumann was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Location Manager'
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Portrait of Donald O. MitchellDonald O. Mitchell
Donald O. Mitchell was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Charles RosenCharles Rosen
Charles Rosen was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Production Design'
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Portrait of Dennis GamielloDennis Gamiello
Dennis Gamiello was
37 in Broadcast News
as 'Key Grip'
Tue, Dec 20 1949
Portrait of David V. LesterDavid V. Lester
David V. Lester was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Unit Production Manager'
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Portrait of Mark WadeMark Wade
Mark Wade was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Property Master'
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Portrait of Cynthia StreitCynthia Streit
Cynthia Streit was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Production Coordinator'
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Portrait of Jerry DeBlauJerry DeBlau
Jerry DeBlau was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Best Boy Electric'
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Portrait of Jane BogartJane Bogart
Jane Bogart was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Peggy PridemorePeggy Pridemore
Peggy Pridemore was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Location Assistant'
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Portrait of John W. DeBlauJohn W. DeBlau
John W. DeBlau was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Bruce J. GfellerBruce J. Gfeller
Bruce J. Gfeller was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Construction Coordinator'
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Portrait of Bob HagansBob Hagans
Bob Hagans was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Color Timer'
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Portrait of Joseph F. BrennanJoseph F. Brennan
Joseph F. Brennan was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Boom Operator'
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Portrait of Kerry HayesKerry Hayes
Kerry Hayes was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Anne Marie SteinAnne Marie Stein
Anne Marie Stein was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Unit Publicist'
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Portrait of Harold FuhrmanHarold Fuhrman
Harold Fuhrman was
69 in Broadcast News
as 'Set Designer'
Mon, Feb 11 1918 –
Tue, Aug 10 1993
Portrait of John LowryJohn Lowry
John Lowry was
>> in Broadcast News
as 'Dolly Grip'
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