Marty (The Philco Television Playhouse)
23rd episode of the 5th season of The Philco Television Playhouse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Martin (play) or other works titled "Marty".
"Marty" is a 1953 television play by Paddy Chayefsky. It was telecast live May 24, 1953, on The Philco Television Playhouse with Rod Steiger in the title role and Nancy Marchand, in her television debut, playing opposite him as Clara. Chayefsky's story of a decent, hard-working Bronx butcher, pining for the company of a woman in his life but despairing of ever finding true love in a relationship, was produced by Fred Coe with associate producer Gordon Duff.[1]
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Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 23 | ||
Directed by | Delbert Mann | ||
Teleplay by | Paddy Chayefsky | ||
Produced by | Fred Coe | ||
Cinematography by | Al McClellan | ||
Original air date | May 24, 1953 (1953-05-24) | ||
Running time | 51 minutes | ||
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The teleplay was adapted into the feature film Marty starring Ernest Borgnine in 1955. It was directed by Delbert Mann and written by Chayefsky.