This intenet movie database seems ready to recover every childhood impression I can remember...Mr. Chamberlain's performance showed up in our English class at Malloy, thanks to Mr. Jones and a few roles of video tape. I think 1972 was when we saw it. The great play seemed to precisely come alive in a relatable way. Richard Chamberlain had already been through the critical ringer for The Music Lovers, another personal favorite. A few years later, with the Thorn Birds and Shogun, he regained his popularity, but I want to alert here that he's pretty amazing, and this is his great Hamlet performance. This TV version is an accessible presentation of an enormous play.
