STAGE STRUCK {"KISMET," INGRID BERGMAN, "HIS AND HERS," "SOUTH PACIFIC," "IN THE SUMMER HOUSE"} (RADIO)

Summary

One in this series of programs about the world of theater, hosted by Mike Wallace, featuring interviews, scenes, and musical numbers from current and upcoming productions. This edition reviews the theatrical accomplishments of the beginning of 1954. Highlights of this program include the following, among others: Joan Diener and Alfred Drake perform "Rahadlakum" from "Kismet"; Ingrid Bergman talks about her return to the stage and working under the direction of her husband Roberto Rossellini; Ralph Bellamy discusses what Actors Equity is doing for unemployed actors and how these actors are attempting to survive; Arch Johnston, Bill Allen, and Muriel Berkson each discuss his or her individual experiences as an actor; Celeste Holm and Robert Preston perform a scene from "His and Hers"; Lucy Andonian performs "Zubbediya" from "Kismet"; French ballerina RenŽe Jeanmaire talks about her stage experiences in Paris, how she learned English, her starring role in "The Girl in Pink Tights," and why she is eager to do a Broadway show; in a segment on "South Pacific," performer Martha Wright talks about the closing of the long-running musical, stage manager Jean Barrere comments on what it was like working on one musical for five years, William Tabbert sings "Younger Than Springtime" from "South Pacific" and then comments on the show's closing; and Judith Anderson performs a monologue from Jane Bowles play "In the Summer House." Includes a promo and a public service announcement.

Details

• NETWORK: CBS
• DATE: January 10, 1954 Sunday 5:00 PM
• RUNNING TIME: 1:01:10
• COLOR/B&W: N/A
• CATALOG ID: R78:0211
• GENRE: Radio - Variety; Radio - Music
• SUBJECT HEADING: Music; Musical revues, comedies, etc. - Excerpts; Theater
• SERIES RUN: CBS - Radio series, 1953-1954
• COMMERCIALS:
  • Radio - PSA - The Better We Produce, the Better We Live"
  • Radio - Promos - "Crime Photographer"
  • Radio - Promos - "Radio Hall of Fame"

CREDITS

• Howard G. Barnes … Producer
• Bruno Ziroto … Director
• John Dietz … Director
• Bob Corcoran … Writer
• Mike Wallace … Host
• Ingrid Bergman … Cast
• Ralph Bellamy … Cast
• Judith Anderson … Cast
• Renee Jeanmaire … Cast
• Martha Wright … Cast
• William Tabbert … Cast
• Celeste Holm … Cast
• Robert Preston … Cast
• Alfred Drake … Cast
• Joan Diener … Cast
• Arch Johnston … Cast
• Bill Allen … Guest
• Judith Anderson … Guest
• Jean Barrere … Guest
• Ralph Bellamy … Guest
• Ingrid Bergman … Guest
• Muriel Berkson … Guest
• Joan Diener … Guest
• Alfred Drake … Guest
• Celeste Holm … Guest
• Renee Jeanmaire … Guest
• Arch Johnston … Guest
• Robert Preston … Guest
• William Tabbert … Guest
• Martha Wright … Guest