Bibliograph

Ripley, believe it or not, a Desert Penguin Pictures, LLC production for American Experience a production of WGBH Boston ; written, produced & directed by Cathleen O'Connell

Type

Label

Ripley, believe it or not, a Desert Penguin Pictures, LLC production for American Experience a production of WGBH Boston ; written, produced & directed by Cathleen O'Connell

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rating: TVPG

Main title

Ripley

Oclc number

896829371

resource.otherEventInformation

Originally broadcast by PBS Jan. 6, 2015

Responsibility statement

a Desert Penguin Pictures, LLC production for American Experience a production of WGBH Boston ; written, produced & directed by Cathleen O'Connell

Runtime

Sub title

believe it or not

Summary

LeRoy Robert Ripley rose to fame during the Great Depression, transforming himself into an entertainer who mesmerized the nation with his razzle-dazzle blend of homespun Americana and freakish oddities. Over three decades, his franchise grew into an entertainment empire. This is the story of the man who popularized the iconic phrase, and proof of why we still can't resist his challenge to 'Believe it, or not!'

Technique

live action

Classification