The story of the man who revolutionized the sitcom
A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to produce some of the most beloved and groundbreaking shows of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy. A rare treat, this film is a delightful retrospective of Leonard’s body of work, including priceless clips from his productions— as well as his hilarious appearances on shows such as The Jack Benny Program—and interviews with many of his friends and colleagues, including Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard and Leonard himself.
Allan Holzman
Director, Writer

Robert Culp
Self
Earl Hagan
Himself

Sheldon Leonard
Self

Carl Reiner
Self

Danny Thomas
Self

Ron Howard
Self

Andy Griffith
Self

Mary Tyler Moore
Self

Dick Van Dyke
Self
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