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,2,76,14,118,arialbd,7,255,255,255,1_.jpg "Studio One in Hollywood: Season 8: Episode 30 -- This powerfully acted political parable written by Rod Serling, features a theme similar to Allen Drury’s “Advise And Consent” on the machinations of United States senators and their entourages. Stars Chester Morris, Frances Sternhagen and Wendell Corey.")
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Rod Serling (written especially for Studio One by)
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9 April 1956
(Season 8, Episode 30)
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Well-crafted.
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Cast
(Episode Cast) (in credits order) | Wendell Corey | ... | James Norton |
 | Chester Morris | ... | Feeney |
 | John Cromwell | ... | Senator Rogers |
| Leora Dana | ... | Margaret Norton |
| Edgar Stehli | ... | Frank Norton |
| Peter Turgeon | ... | Humphreys |
 | Frances Sternhagen | ... | Betty |
| Harry Holcombe | ... | Senator Smithson |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Paul Brenson | ... | Announcer (voice) |
 | Betty Furness | ... | Herself - Commercial Spokeswoman |
| Episode Crew |
Directed by | |||
| Franklin J. Schaffner | (as Franklin Schaffner) | ||
Writing credits(in alphabetical order) | ||
| Rod Serling | written especially for Studio One by | |
Produced by | |||
| Felix Jackson | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov | (fragment from "Le Coq d'Or") (uncredited) | ||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Wesley Laws | (as Wes Laws) | ||
| Willard Levitas | (settings) | ||
Art Department | |||
| Georg Olden | .... | title drawing | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Bob Barry | .... | lighting director | |
Music Department | |||
| Alfredo Antonini | .... | musical director | |
Other crew | |||
| Florence Britton | .... | story editor | |
| Ted Miller | .... | technical director | |
| Charles H. Schultz | .... | assistant to producer | |
| Robert J. Serling | .... | researcher | |
Series Cast
These people are regular cast members. Were they in this episode? | John Cannon | ... | Himself / Announcer 1950-1959 (voice) (uncredited) |
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Directed by | |||
| Tony Barr | (as Anthony Barr) | ||
| Norman Felton | |||
| Fletcher Markle | |||
Produced by | |||
| Gordon Duff | .... | producer (episode "Studio One In Hollywood") | |
| Joe Scully | .... | associate producer: "Studio One In Hollywood" | |
Original Music by | |||
| Robert Allen | |||
| Bernard Herrmann | |||
| Bernhard Kaun | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| T. Miller | (1955-1956) | ||
Music Department | |||
| Eugene Cines | .... | musical director | |
| Will Schaefer | .... | orchestrator | |
- E1 Entertainment Distribution (2010) (USA) (DVD)
- Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (1956) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
- E1 Entertainment Distribution (2010) (USA) (DVD) (Rod Serling - Studio One Dramas)
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"Studio One: The Arena (#8.30)" - USA (original title)
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60 min
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This live teleplay has an excellent pedigree. First, it's written by Rod Serling--a man who had an amazing ability to write dialog and fascinating characters. Second, it stars two wonderful character actors who are pretty much forgotten today but who are more than capable of anchoring a production--Wendell Corey and Chester Morris. Considering all these factors, it's natural that I would enjoy "The Arena".
The film stars Corey as a brand-new Senator who was just appointed to complete a term. It seems that Corey's father was also a Senator. However, to some he was a great man, but to the fellow Senator from his home state, the old man was a fraud. Corey naturally takes great umbrage at this and spends almost all his time and energy attacking his colleague--demanding he retract the accusations that his father was a crook.
As for Morris, he stars as a behind the scenes guru who the politicians consult to make their careers blossom. His newest pet project is Corey--and where this relationship goes is for you to see for yourself---I certainly don't want to spoil the film by giving away spoilers.
Overall, it's a very well-written and tight live TV film that was fortunately saved for rebroadcast using the Kinescope process. The only negative is something my wife noticed--some of the music (the drumbeat) was too intense and too heavy-handed. Still, it's a very well-crafted show and it's amazing they did this live!