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Podcast: Your History Your Story
Episode: S8 Ep06 "It''s A Wonderful Life" with Jimmy Hawkins
Description: Jimmy Hawkins is a classic TV and film actor known best for his role as Tommy Bailey in the iconic 1946 film “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In addition to this Christmas classic, he has appeared in various other films and television shows throughout his career including, Leave it to Beaver, Petticoat Junction & the Donna Reed Show. Jimmy also appeared with the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley in two movies, (“Girl Happy” and “Spinout”).
Over the years, Jimmy has enjoyed participating in positive and encouraging endeavors such as entertaining US troops in Vietnam and together with Henry Denker w...