Summoned from the pool for his dinner, "Zonker" watches a bit of "Thudpucker" on the television before settling down to a dinner prepared by "Mike" that might just be lasagne. It's an extension of this quizzicality that starts to evaluate the changes in society that have occurred since their earlier lives sharing just about everything. Is that era truly finished? Is that even their concern any more? What is worth…
A Doonesbury Special (1978)
Garry Trudeau's classic characters (Mike Doonesbury, Zonker, etc.) examine how their lifestyles, priorities, and concerns have changed since the end of their idealistic college days in the 1960s. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
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James Allen Brewer
Jimmy Thudpucker
Barbara Harris
Joanie Caucus
Charles Levin
Mark Slackmeyer
Rebecca Nelson
Barbara Ann 'Boopsie' Boopstein
William Sloane Coffin
The Reverend Scott Sloan
Jack Gilford
Referee
Michelle Browne
Jeannie
Richard Cox
Zonker Harris (voice)
David Grant
Mike Doonesbury (voice)
Richard Bruno
B.D. (voice)
Mark Baker
Kirby (voice)
Rick Elice
Frank (voice) (as Eric Elice)
Will Jordan
Sportscaster (voice)
Linda Baer
Ellie (voice)
Eric Jaffe
Howie (voice)
Thomas Baxton
Rufus (voice)
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FAQ about A Doonesbury Special
What is A Doonesbury Special about?
Garry Trudeau's classic characters (Mike Doonesbury, Zonker, etc.) examine how their lifestyles, priorities, and concerns have changed since the end of their idealistic college days in the 1960s. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
When was A Doonesbury Special released?
A Doonesbury Special was released in 1978.
What genres does A Doonesbury Special belong to?
A Doonesbury Special is categorised as TV Movie, Animation, Comedy.
Who stars in A Doonesbury Special?
The cast of A Doonesbury Special includes James Allen Brewer, Barbara Harris, Charles Levin, Rebecca Nelson, William Sloane Coffin.