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Carnival Nights

1968Movie1 h 0 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy movie about show business and pop culture.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Story

Jack Benny presents a variety hour with a carnival theme that stars Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, Ben Blue, and Paul Revere and The Raiders. Cameos by The Smothers Brothers (as Joe-Joe, the two-headed boy), George Burns (as Martine, the Bearded Lady), and Dean Martin (as Rip Van Rinkle, the sleeping man). Songs include Lucille Ball singing "It's So Nice To Have a Man Around the House" and "Cleo" (to the tune of "Mame"), "Too Much Talk" and "Him or Me" sung by Paul Revere and The Raiders.

Feels like

  • Classic Variety Show
  • 1960s Pop Culture
  • Celebrity Cameos
  • Musical Performances
  • Carnival Theme
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Comedy Skits
  • Nostalgic TV
  • Lighthearted Fun

Cast

Crew

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 20, 1968 · 1 h 0 min · Comedy, Music

Released
March 20, 1968
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Carnival Nights worth watching?"

Questions about Carnival Nights

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Carnival Nights worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Carnival Nights okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Carnival Nights make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Carnival Nights?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.