About this title

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.

Country: United States

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: September 26, 1948

Also Known As: Actor's Studio, The Play's the Thing

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Company Credits

Production Co: The Actors Studio, World Video Company

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1948 | 35 Episodes

Season 2

1949 | 30 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

Peabody Award 1949

Nominee

Winner

Peabody Award

Primetime Emmy 1949

Nominee

Primetime Emmy

Best Film Made for Television

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