An ambitious young radio producer finds a charming rogue in an Arkansas drunk tank and puts him on the air, which he parlays into national network stardom that he uses to endorse a presidential candidate for personal gain.
Andy Griffith Larry "Lonesome" Rhodes
Patricia Neal Marcia Jeffries
Anthony Franciosa Joey DePalma
Walter Matthau Mel Miller
Lee Remick Betty Lou Fleckum
Burl Ives Self
Mike Wallace Self
Elia Kazan Director