So You Want to Be on the Radio
So You Want to Be on the Radio
1948, English. Directed by Richard L. Bare.
Joe McDoakes and his wife love to participate in radio show contests, but something seems to interfere every time they are lucky enough to be chosen as participants.
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- 0h 10m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 6 November 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard L. Bare
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So You Want to Be on the Radio: quick answers
What should I watch before So You Want to Be on the Radio?
Watch So You Want to Be a Gambler (1948), So You Want to Build a House (1948), So You Want to Be a Detective (1948), and So You Want to Be in Politics (1948) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after So You Want to Be on the Radio?
Next in the series: So You Want to Be a Baby Sitter (1949), So You Want to Be Popular (1949), and So You Want to Be a Muscle Man (1949).
Is So You Want to Be on the Radio worth watching?
So You Want to Be on the Radio doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is So You Want to Be on the Radio?
So You Want to Be on the Radio runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
Does So You Want to Be on the Radio have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for So You Want to Be on the Radio. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
So You Want to Be on the Radio parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for So You Want to Be on the Radio yet.
Which OTT platform is So You Want to Be on the Radio on?
So You Want to Be on the Radio isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 November 1948. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like So You Want to Be on the Radio?
If you liked So You Want to Be on the Radio, try Wanda Sykes: Not Normal, Fun with Dick and Jane, The Wedding Year.
Who directed So You Want to Be on the Radio?
So You Want to Be on the Radio (1948) was directed by Richard L. Bare and stars George O'Hanlon, Phyllis Coates.