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The General Motors Playwrights Theater

1991·Show
10Episodes in3Seasons
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
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IMDb6.7
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion4
  • Novelty3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography4
  • Editing4
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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About

The General Motors Playwrights Theater (originally airing from 1991 to 1993 on the A&E Network) was an anthology television series that broadcast hour-long adaptations of contemporary romance, mystery, adventure, and social-realist stage plays. Legendary actress Lauren Bacall served as the host. The series spotlighted prominent American writers and featured performances from notable actors of the era, such as Patrick Dempsey, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Anthony Edwards
Anthology Drama90s AestheticCharacter StudyDomestic RealismMoral DilemmasEnsemble CastEpisodic MysterySocial CommentaryLow-Key TensionLegacy Television

Crew

Directed by:
Burt Brinckerhoff, David Shaughnessy, Steven Robman
Written by:
Arthur Miller, Israel Horovitz, Robert Anderson

Sequels and Prequels

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Is The General Motors Playwrights Theater worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The General Motors Playwrights Theater rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does The General Motors Playwrights Theater have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 10 episodes.

When did The General Motors Playwrights Theater air?

It ran from 1991 to 1993 and has ended.

What language is The General Motors Playwrights Theater in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.