Hootenanny Hoot is a 1963 folk music musical film directed by Gene Nelson. It stars Peter Breck and Ruta Lee. Plot A TV director, having split up with his producer-wife, decides to telecast a traveling hootenanny show. Cast Peter Breck as Ted Grover Ruta Lee as A.G. Bannister Joby Baker as Steve Laughlin Pamela Austin as Billie-Jo Henley Bobo Lewis as Claudia Hoffer Musical acts: The Brothers Four Johnny Cash Chris Crosby George Hamilton IV Judy Henske Joe and Eddie Cathie Taylor Sheb Wooley The Gateway Trio Production Ruta Lee signed in June 1963. Gene Nelson signed to direct. The film was shot in nine days. Katzman was so pleased he gave Nelson the job directing Elvis Presley in Kissin' Cousins. Reception The Los Angeles Times said the plot "wouldn't stand steady in a light breeze" but the filmmakers had "assembled a lively group of hootenany experts - and that's probably enough to ensure success." References External links 1963 films 1963 musical films Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films American musical films Films directed by Gene Nelson 1960s English-language films 1960s American films