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Jack Paar: Smart Television

8.020031h MovieDocumentaryComedy

PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.

DirectorsDavid Leaf·John Scheinfeld
WritersDavid Leaf·John Scheinfeld
ProducersDavid Leaf·Steve Ligerman

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Cast · Directed by David Leaf

FAFred Applegate
Fred Applegate
Narrator (voice)
JPJack Paar
Jack Paar
Self
DCDick Cavett
Dick Cavett
Self
HDHugh Downs
Hugh Downs
Self
RPRegis Philbin
Regis Philbin
Self
TS
Tom Shales
Self
TSTom Smothers
Tom Smothers
Self
DSDick Smothers
Dick Smothers
Self
HG
Hal Gurnee
Self
RK
Richard Kennedy
Self
WAWoody Allen
Woody Allen
Self
MAMuhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Self

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Jack Paar: Smart Television — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Jack Paar: Smart Television?

Jack Paar: Smart Television isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Jack Paar: Smart Television on Netflix?

No, Jack Paar: Smart Television is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Jack Paar: Smart Television on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Jack Paar: Smart Television isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Jack Paar: Smart Television for free?

Jack Paar: Smart Television isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Jack Paar: Smart Television?

Jack Paar: Smart Television hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 17, 2004. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.