The History of White People in America (1985)
Overview
In this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that white people have made to the USA, visits the Institute of White Studies, and follows a typical white family as they go about their everyday lives.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.079 |
Directed By
Harry Shearer
Crew
Harry Shearer
John Axness
Ed Maloney
Kacy Treadway
Hilyard John Brown
Bruce Ryan
Carmi Zlotnik
Allen Rucker
Corky Quakenbush
Kevin S. Bright
Marshall D. Moore
Allen Rucker
Mark Claunch
Evelyn Thompson
Marc A. Gilmartin
Martin Mull
TOP CAST
Martin Mull
Host
Mary Kay Place
Joyce Harrison
Fred Willard
Hal Harrison
Steve Martin
Self
Edie McClurg
Housewife
Christian Jacobs
Tommy Harrison
Amy Lynne
Debbie Harrison
Bob Eubanks
Self
Teri Garr
Self
Jack Riley
Scientist
Harry Shearer
Rabbi
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