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Play of the Week

1959 – 1962Show2 seasons66 episodes

ComedyDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A nostalgic comedy series, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 66 episodes · best: S1E35 "The House of Bernarda Alba" 8.6

Episodes

7.6
7.2

Story

This syndicated anthology series staged a different play every week covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, et al, utilizing some of the best talent appearing on Broadway.

Feels like

  • Classic Anthology Series
  • Diverse Genres
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Historical Television
  • Broadway Talent Showcase
  • Artistic Storytelling
  • Dialogue-Heavy
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Dramatic Adaptations

Cast

24 of 47 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sidney Lumet, Stuart Burge, Marc Daniels
Written by
Emlyn Williams, Paul Osborn
Produced by
David Susskind, Worthington Miner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 12, 1959 · February 10, 1962 · Ended

First aired
October 12, 1959
Last aired
February 10, 1962
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 66 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Play of the Week worth watching?"

Questions about Play of the Week

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Play of the Week worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Play of the Week okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Play of the Week?

66 h

About 66 hours: 66 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1959 to 1962.

Will Play of the Week make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Play of the Week plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.