27 Jun 2008
Finding Amanda
A television producer with a penchant for drinking and gambling is sent to Las Vegas to convince his troubled niece to enter rehab.
So You Want to Play the Horses
In this outing, Joe loves playing the horses and shows what you can do to improve your odds of winning.
Top Billed Cast
George O'Hanlon Joe McDoakes
Art Gilmore Narrator (voice)
Monte Blue The Colonel (uncredited)
Leonard Bremen Sid the Bookie aka Charlie (uncredited)
Richard Erdman Eddie (uncredited)
Creighton Hale Cashier (uncredited)
Jane Harker Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey Detective (uncredited)
Paul Panzer Racetrack Vendor (uncredited)
Leo White Cigar Store Bookmaker (uncredited)
Clifton Young Racetrack Announcer (uncredited)
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