14 Aug 1949
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
Joe heads for South America to fight the Latin champ. Shipboard, he helps federal agents fight counterfeiters. He also spars with love interest Anne Howe.
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The California Atoms are in last place with no hope of moving up. But by switching the mule from team mascot to team member, (He can kick 100 yard field goals!) they start winning, and move up in the rankings, Hurrah! The competition isn't so happy.
Top Billed Cast
Ed Asner Hank Cooper
Don Knotts Coach Venner
Gary Grimes Andy Petrovic
Tim Conway Crankcase
Louise Williams Debbie Kovac
Dick Van Patten Cal Wilson
Ronnie Schell Joe Barnsdale
Bob Crane Pepper
Johnny Unitas Himself
Dick Butkus Rob Cargil
Harold Gould Charles Gwynn
Tom Bosley Spinner
Virginia O'Brien Reporter
Kenneth Tobey Asst. Warden
Richard Kiel Tall Man
Dick Enberg Atoms' Announcer
Fred Dryer Atoms player (sideline & showers) (uncredited)
Liam Dunn Dr. Morgan
Warde Donovan Butcher
Larry Burrell Locker Room Announcer
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