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American Playhouse: Season 1, Episode 14

Working (13 Apr. 1982)

TV Episode  -  90 min  -  Biography | Drama
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A musical adaptation of Studs Terkel's book celebrating the lives of everyday working-class people.

Writers:

Studs Terkel (book), Stephen Schwartz (adaptation), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Studs Terkel Studs Terkel ...
Himself - Host
Barry Bostwick ...
Steelworker
Scatman Crothers Scatman Crothers ...
Parking Attendant
Barbara Browning Barbara Browning ...
Editor
Vernee Watson-Johnson Vernee Watson-Johnson ...
Secretary (as Vernée Watson)
Jay Garner Jay Garner ...
Corporate Executive
Billy Jayne ...
Newsboy (as Billy Jacoby)
Barbara Barrie Barbara Barrie ...
Schoolteacher
Carole Schwartz Carole Schwartz ...
Supermarket Checker
Bill Beyers Bill Beyers ...
Boxboy
Fausto Barajas Fausto Barajas ...
Migrant Worker
Charles Haid ...
Gas Man
Beth Howland Beth Howland ...
Housewife
Barbara Hershey ...
Call Girl
Eileen Brennan ...
Millworker
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Storyline

A musical adaptation of Studs Terkel's book celebrating the lives of everyday working-class people.

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Plot Keywords:

Working Class | Worker | Salesman | Truck Driver | Waitress  | See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

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Company Credits

Production Co:

WNET Channel 13 New York, KCET See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The original Broadway production of "Working" opened on May 14, 1978 at the 46th Street Theater, ran for 24 performances and Stephen Schwartz was nominated for the 1978 Tony Award for the Best Book for a Musical. David Patrick Kelly, Lynne Thigpen and Matt Landers recreated their stage roles in this filmed production. See more »

Quotes

Song Lyric: Hey somebody, do you wanna hear the story of my life?
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Soundtracks

"Neat to Be a Newsboy"
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Sung by Billy Jayne (as Billy Jacoby) See more »