American Playhouse

1982 NR 1h 29m 7.3

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

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Main Cast

Barry Bostwick Barry Bostwick Steelworker
Scatman Crothers Scatman Crothers Parking Attendant
Barbara Browning Barbara Browning Editor
Jay Garner Jay Garner Corporate Executive
Billy Jayne Billy Jayne Newsboy
Barbara Barrie Barbara Barrie Schoolteacher
Carole Schwartz Carole Schwartz Supermarket Checker
Bill Beyers Bill Beyers Boxboy
Vernee Watson Vernee Watson Secretary

Appearances

Studs Terkel Studs Terkel

Creators

Kirk Browning Kirk Browning Director
Stephen Schwartz Stephen Schwartz Director

Info about American Playhouse

Studio(s): Thirteen, KCET

Originally Released: Apr 13, 1982

Production Country: United States

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

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