The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story (2023)
Overview
THE VOICE THAT ROCKED AMERICA is an one-hour documentary about Top 40 radio personality Dick Biondi. Dick's powerful connection with his audience has endured for decades, and the bands he promoted have never forgotten his generosity. Dick's story will be told through archival photos and footage, recreations, and interviews with recording artists, broadcasters, fans, friends and Dick Biondi himself. The film is narrated by Pam, whose life was changed when she met her teenage idol.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.617 |
Directed By
Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice
Crew
Brian Kallies
Pat Wisniewski
Steve Zagata
Steve Zagata
Brian Kallies
Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice
Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice
Stephanie Serna
Stephanie Serna
TOP CAST
Dick Biondi
Self
Frankie Avalon
Self
Bob Eubanks
Self
Al Jardine
Self
Paul Shaffer
Self
Tony Orlando
Self
Tom Dreesen
Self
Jim Peterik
Self
Bob Sirott
Self
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