Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life is a notable film.

What it’s about. A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to produce some of the most beloved and groundbreaking shows of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy. A rare treat, this film is a delightful retrospective of Leonard’s body of work, including priceless clips from his productions— as well as his hilarious appearances on shows such as The Jack Benny Program—and interviews with many of his friends and colleagues, including Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard and Leonard himself.

Who’s in it. Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life stars Robert Culp as Himself, Sheldon Leonard as Himself, Carl Reiner as Himself and Ron Howard as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life page.