The Comedian (Playhouse 90)
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"The Comedian" is a 1957 live television drama written by Rod Serling from a novella by Ernest Lehman, directed by John Frankenheimer, and starring Mickey Rooney, Edmond O'Brien, Kim Hunter, Mel Tormé and Constance Ford.[1]
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Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 20 | ||
Directed by | John Frankenheimer | ||
Written by | Rod Serling (teleplay) Ernest Lehman (story) | ||
Featured music | Fred Steiner (Music supervisor) | ||
Production code | 030 | ||
Original air date | February 14, 1957 (1957-02-14) | ||
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Rooney's portrayal of a lecherous, vicious comedian who tears down everyone around him was widely praised.[2]
The 90-minute drama was part of the anthology series Playhouse 90 on February 14, 1957.[3] The show was captured on kinescope and is available on DVD.[4][5]