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Actor's Studio 

| Drama | TV Series (1948–1950)
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65 episodes
Produced by the ABC as its television network was just getting off the ground, this program was one of the first dramatic series television to attract top-name actors and actresses. ... See full summary »

Stars:

Marc Connelly, George Keane, Don Hanmer | See full cast & crew »

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1950   1949   1948  
Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win. See more awards »

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Cast

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Marc Connelly ...  Himself - Host 31 episodes, 1949-1950
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Storyline

Produced by the ABC as its television network was just getting off the ground, this program was one of the first dramatic series television to attract top-name actors and actresses. Performing plays by such authors as Poe and Thurber, cast members included current well-known performers like Julie Harris and Cloris Leachman, as well as up-and-coming talents like Marlon Brando. The series was renamed "The Play's the Thing" midway through its final season. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 September 1948 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Play's the Thing See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

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Production Co:

The Actors Studio,World Video Company See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Marlon Brando made his first television appearance in "I'm No Hero" on January 9, 1949. His next television appearance was in 1979. See more »

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