The Barefoot Executive Description

In Disney’s The Barefoot Executive , a young Kurt Russell stars as Steven Post – an ambitious mailroom clerk at a second-rate TV network. With his eye on the boardroom, and getting nowhere with the studio’s top dog, he makes a career-changing discovery. His girlfriend’s lovable pet chimp can pick a hit show every time! His secret for success turns into madcap monkey business when he makes vice president and jealous rivals want in on the act.

Key Cast Members:

• Kurt Russell: Steven Post
• Joe Flynn: Francis X. Wilbanks
• Harry Morgan E.J. Crampton
• Wally Cox: Mertons
• Heather North: Jennifer Scott
• Alan Hewitt: Farnsworth
• Hayden Rorke: Clifford
• John Ritter: Roger
• Jack Bender: Tom
• Tom Anfinsen: Dr. Schmidt
• George N. Neise: Network Executive
• Ed Reimers: Announcer
• Morgan Farley: Advertising Executive
• Glenn Dixon: Sponsor
• Robert Shayne: Sponsor
• Tris Coffin: Sponsor
• James B. Douglas: Network Executive
• Ed Prentiss: Harry
• Fabian Dean: Jackhammer Man
• Iris Adrian: Woman Shopper
• Smilin’ Jack Smith: Clathworthy
• Eve Brent: Mrs. Crampton
• Sandra Gould: Mrs. Wilbanks
• James Flavin: Father O’Leary
• Peter Renaday: Policeman
• Judson Pratt: Policeman
• Vince Howard: Policeman
• Hal Baylor: Policeman
• Bill Daily: Navigator
• Dave Willock: Doorman
• Anthony Teague: TV Salesman
• Edward Faulkner: Reporter