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The nice guy who outlasted them all — and made a fortune doing it.
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Fred MacMurray: The Guy Next Door (1996)

Old Hollywood charmUnderdog hustleQuiet legend

Overview

Documentary

Amiable and unassuming, Fred MacMurray went from small-town boy to one of Hollywood and television's most enduring stars.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

MacMurray's surprising range from noir creep to sitcom dad.

Production

Rare archival footage and home movies from his private ranch.

Best for:Solo: Perfect for a cozy afternoon with coffee and nostalgia.·Background: Easy listening while you fold laundry or cook dinner.
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Director

Gene Feldman

ReleasedDec 17, 1996
Runtime50m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Wombat Productions
Janson Media

Top Cast

Fred MacMurray

Fred MacMurray

Self (archive footage)

Edward Dmytryk

Edward Dmytryk

Self

Beverly Garland

Beverly Garland

Self

June Haver

June Haver

Self

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

Self

Stanley Livingston

Stanley Livingston

Self

A.C. Lyles

A.C. Lyles

Self

Nancy Olson

Nancy Olson

Self

Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

MacMurray was the first person to ever say 'flub' on television after botching a live commercial in the 1950s.

Insight

His 'My Three Sons' contract stipulated he work only three months a year — the rest he spent flying his own planes and tending his 1,500-acre ranch, making him the original remote worker.

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Fred MacMurray: The Guy Next Door | The Hollywood Collection

Fred MacMurray: The Guy Next Door | The Hollywood Collection

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