Battle of the Video Games (1983)
Overview
Anson Williams and Jayne Kennedy play host to celebrities who compete against one another at video games to win money for charity.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.327 |
Directed By
Al Footnick
Crew
Gary Hunt
Barry Jaffe
Don Spielvogel
Al Footnick
Randy Wilson
Joel J. Feigenbaum
Bill Borson
Frank Olivas
Joe Hoffman
David L. Simon
TOP CAST
Anson Williams
Self - Host
Jayne Kennedy
Self - Host
Marty Cohen
Self - Commentator/Announcer
Lou Ferrigno
Self
Mindy Cohn
Self
Todd Bridges
Self
Lynn Redgrave
Self
Philip McKeon
Self
Heather Locklear
Self
Jacklyn Zeman
Self
Deney Terrio
Self
Scott Baio
Self
Jenilee Harrison
Self
Denise Miller
Self
Michael Young
Self
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