
The Backbone of America
Comedy · TV Movie
Overview
An account executive tries to find the perfect American family to use in a forthcoming advertising campaign.
Top Cast


Wendell Corey
Wendell Corey
Ben Bruce
Wendell Corey
Ben Bruce


Yvonne De Carlo
Yvonne De Carlo
Victoria Johnson
Yvonne De Carlo
Victoria Johnson


Gene Lockhart
Gene Lockhart
Uncle Cedric
Gene Lockhart
Uncle Cedric


Thomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell
Fred Tupple
Thomas Mitchell
Fred Tupple
Sammy Ogg
Sammy Ogg
Wallie
Sammy Ogg
Wallie


Lee Patrick
Lee Patrick
Ethel
Lee Patrick
Ethel


Gloria Talbott
Gloria Talbott
Janet
Gloria Talbott
Janet


Regis Toomey
Regis Toomey
Bill Carmody
Regis Toomey
Bill Carmody
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