The Diane Linkletter Story
Seen it?1970 | 10 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Last American Virgin, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
This improvised film is based on the true-life suicide of TV personality Art Linkletter's daughter, Diane. Mr. and Mrs. Linkletter fret about their daughter's recent behaviour, which includes taking drugs and dating a lowlife named Jim. Eventually, the parents confront Diane… with tragic consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Waters
- David LocharyArt Linkletter
- Mary Vivian PearceLois Foerster Linkletter
- DivineDiane Linkletter