Decision Before Dawn (12 Dec. 1968)

Ann gets too much advice on what to do with the windfall in her latest paycheck.

Director:

King Donovan

Writers:

Bill Persky (creator), Sam Denoff (creator),

Stars:

Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Lew Parker

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Marlo Thomas	...	Ann Marie
Ted Bessell	...	Donald Hollinger
Lew Parker	...	Lew Marie
Rosemary DeCamp	...	Helen Marie (as Rosemary De Camp)
Woodrow Parfrey	...	Clerk
Vic Tayback	...	Max
Joe Higgins	...	Noel (as Joe Higgens)
Larry Storch	...	John McKenzie

Storyline

Ann receives notification that she has a residual check from an acting job down at the union office. She's expecting it to be a minimal amount in the realm of a couple of dollars. So she's shocked when she finds out it is for $743.62, which she believes makes her independently wealthy. When those around her bring her back down to earth in the realization that she can't yet retire, Ann receives a myriad of suggestions on what to do with her minor windfall. Her father thinks she should invest in stocks. Her mother thinks she should make a cultural investment in a piano. And Donald thinks she should travel. Ann, who has a sleepless night thinking about the issue, comes to the conclusion that she needs a new bed. But she also wants to please her loved ones by taking their advice. In achieving all these goals, what Ann decides to do with the money results in a slightly schizophrenic life and apartment, which ends up more closely resembling Grand Central Station.

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Plot Keywords:

gangster

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 December 1968 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Daisy Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title is based upon the movie Decision Before Dawn.

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Connections

References Decision Before Dawn (1951)

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Soundtracks

"I've Got You Under My Skin"
(uncredited)
Music & lyrics by Cole Porter
Performed by Marlo Thomas & Ted Bessell

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