The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story

The life and career of Chicago's most iconic disc jockey

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 0M

Director : Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice

Synopsis

THE VOICE THAT ROCKED AMERICA is an one-hour documentary about Top 40 radio personality Dick Biondi. Dick's powerful connection with his audience has endured for decades, and the bands he promoted have never forgotten his generosity. Dick's story will be told through archival photos and footage, recreations, and interviews with recording artists, broadcasters, fans, friends and Dick Biondi himself. The film is narrated by Pam, whose life was changed when she met her teenage idol.

Actors

Dick Biondi
Dick Biondi
Self
Frankie Avalon
Frankie Avalon
Self
Tom Dreesen
Tom Dreesen
Self
Bob Eubanks
Bob Eubanks
Self
Al Jardine
Al Jardine
Self
Tony Orlando
Tony Orlando
Self
Jim Peterik
Jim Peterik
Self
Bob Sirott
Bob Sirott
Self
Paul Shaffer
Paul Shaffer
Self

Crews

Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice
Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice
Director
Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice
Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice
Executive Producer
Pat Wisniewski
Pat Wisniewski
Cinematography
Stephanie Serna
Stephanie Serna
Cinematography
Stephanie Serna
Stephanie Serna
Co-Producer
Steve Zagata
Steve Zagata
Cinematography
Steve Zagata
Steve Zagata
Editor
Brian Kallies
Brian Kallies
Executive Consultant
Brian Kallies
Brian Kallies
Editorial Consultant

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