Toast of the Town [03/04/1949]

Synopsis
Variety show hosted by Ed Sullivan. In this episode, a 5.5 minute sequence, John Carradine performs Gloucester’s soliloquy from Act III ii of 3 Henry VI.
Series
Toast of the Town
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Transmission details
3 Apr 1949 (Channel: CBS)
Duration
60 mins

Credits

Director
Alex Leftwich
Contributor
Ed Sullivan
Cast
John CarradineRichard, Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III

Additional Details

Production type
Sitcoms/Variety
Plays
Henry VI part 3
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Season 2, Episode 30.
Reviews
Variety (6 April 1949). The review incorrectly cites this speech as an extract from Richard III.

Production Company

Name

CBS Television

Archive

Name

Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division

Web
http://catalog.loc.gov/ External site opens in new window
Phone
(20) 707-8572
Fax
(20) 707-237’1
Address
Motion Picture & Television Reading Room
James Madison Building, LM 336
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C.
20540-4690
United States

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Toast of the Town [03/04/1949]". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av72284 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)