The Great American Hoax
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"The Great American Hoax" | |
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The 20th Century Fox Hour episode | |
![]() Ed Wynn and Kathleen Crowley in "The Great American Hoax" (1957) | |
Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 17 |
Directed by | Don Weis |
Story by | Paddy Chayefsky |
Teleplay by | Devery Freeman |
Produced by | Ben Feiner Jr. |
Cinematography by | Frank Redman |
Editing by | Otto Meyer |
Original air date | May 15, 1957 |
Guest appearances | |
Ed Wynn Walter Abel Kathleen Crowley Richard Deacon | |
"The Great American Hoax" is a 1957 episode of the TV series The 20th Century Fox Hour.
This was the last TV play written by Paddy Chayefsky, and was based on a story of his, filmed as As Young as You Feel (1951). It originally was titled The Age of Retirement.[1]
Ed Wynn was signed to play the lead in a rare non-comedy role. Filming took place in March 1957.[2]
References
- ^ "SISTERS TO STAR IN NEW TV SERIES: Judy and Carol Nugent Will Be Featured in 'Growing Up in Hollywood'", New York Times December 2, 1955: 55.
- ^ "ED WYNN SIGNED FOR FOX TV SHOW: Actor Will Take Non-Comedy Role in Chayefsky Story, 'Great American Hoax' Harvester Program", New York Times March 25, 1957: 46.
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