Shakespeare

Synopsis: US sitcom chronicling daily life in a small Chicago diner, starring Studs Terkel in the role of the proprietor and Beverly Younger as the waitress, Grace. In this episode a famous actor is supposed to visit his old teacher at Studs’ Place, but when he fails to show up, the gang has to break the news to the teacher gently. No further information, on the Shakespeare content, beyond the title, has been found.
Series: Stud’s Place
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Television
Transmission details: 11 Oct 1951 (Channel: ABC)
Duration: 30 mins

Director

Bill Locke (2)

Producer

Charlie Andrews

Writer

Bob Hartman

Cast

Beverly Younger	Grace
Studs Terkel	Himself

Notes: UCLA holds a conservation copy only (2006).
General: The show was broadcast from Chicago and the show’s dialogue was improvised (Bob Hartman wrote the sketch in this episode). As the Cold War gained momentum, Terkel’s politics led to conflict with the station’s management. and STUD’S PLACE was taken off the air during a "Red Scare".

SHAKESPEARE