Ringo (1978 film)

Ringo
Written by Neal Israel & Pat Proft
Directed by Jeff Margolis
Starring Ringo Starr
Art Carney
Angie Dickinson
Mike Douglas
Carrie Fisher
Vincent Price
John Ritter
Narrated by George Harrison
Country of origin USA
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Ken Ehrlich
Distributor D.I.R. Broadcasting
Montico Productions
Release
Original network NBC
Original release
  • April 26, 1978 (1978-04-26)

Ringo is a 1978 TV movie starring Ringo Starr as a both fictionalized version of himself, and as his fictional half-brother "Ognir Rrats". It also features an all-star cast, including Art Carney, Carrie Fisher and George Harrison. Ringo performs songs from his then-current album Bad Boy and older material. The film's story is loosely based on The Prince and the Pauper.[1]

The program finished 53rd of 65 network prime-time programs for the week.[2]

References

  1. Madinger, Chip; Mark Easter (2000). Eight Arms To Hold You: The Solo Beatles Compendium. Chesterfield, MO: 44.1 Productions, LP. p. 515. ISBN 0-615-11724-4.
  2. Rees, Dafydd; Luke Crampton (1999). VH1 Rock Stars Encyclopedia (New Revised Edition). New York: DK Publishing, Inc. p. 949. ISBN 0-7894-4613-8.

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