Which 1994 comedy film was based on a story by George Lucas?

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The 1994 comedy film based on a story by George Lucas was Radioland Murders.

Radioland Murders is an American comedy thriller set in the world of 1939 radio broadcasting. Its plot follows writer Roger Henderson as he tries to repair his relationship with his wife while a murder mystery unfolds inside a radio station. The film uses the frantic misunderstandings, eccentric characters, and backstage chaos associated with classic screwball comedy.

Lucas conceived the story while working on American Graffiti and was inspired by old-time radio and films such as Who Done It? The project spent more than two decades in development. Lucas originally expected to direct it, but Mel Smith ultimately took over, with Lucas serving as executive producer and contributing to the screenplay’s development.

The film was produced by Lucasfilm and released by Universal Pictures on October 21, 1994. It featured Brian Benben and Mary Stuart Masterson in the lead roles, alongside an ensemble cast that included Ned Beatty, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd, and George Burns in his final film appearance. It was also a commercial disappointment, earning about $1.3 million in the United States.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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