The Philco Television Playhouse

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The Philco Television Playhouse

American television program

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Delbert Mann
Early work
…he began directing features for The Philco Television Playhouse, one of the most prestigious live-television showcases for drama. He helmed more than 70 episodes of the show, most notably Marty (1953) and The Bachelor Party (1953). The teleplays were written by Paddy Chayefsky, and the success of the episodes provided…
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…he began directing features for The Philco Television Playhouse, one of the most prestigious live-television showcases for drama. He helmed more than 70 episodes of the show, most notably Marty (1953) and The Bachelor Party (1953). The teleplays were written by Paddy Chayefsky, and the success of the episodes provided…
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