Carnival Nights (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1968, Carnival Nights is a comedy and music film directed by Frederick de Cordova, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Jack Benny presents a variety hour with a carnival theme that stars Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, Ben Blue, and Paul Revere and The Raiders. Cameos by The Smothers Brothers (as Joe-Joe, the two-headed boy), George Burns (as Martine, the Bearded Lady), and Dean Martin (as Rip Van Rinkle, the sleeping man). Songs include Lucille Ball singing "It's So Nice To Have a Man Around the House" and "Cleo" (to the tune of "Mame"), "Too Much Talk" and "Him or Me" sung by Paul Revere and The Raiders.
Who’s in it. Carnival Nights stars Jack Benny as Self, Lucille Ball as Self, Johnny Carson as Self and Ben Blue as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Carnival Nights has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carnival Nights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnival Nights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnival Nights (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carnival Nights change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Carnival Nights worth watching?
- Carnival Nights holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carnival Nights?
- Carnival Nights stars Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, Ben Blue and Larry J. Blake.
- When was Carnival Nights released?
- Carnival Nights was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.