"Shadow Game" is the fourth television play episode of the second season of the American television series CBS Playhouse. The episode was broadcast on May 7, 1969.[1] The plot revolves around employees of a major firm trapped in their office building during the Northeast blackout of 1965.[2]
| "Shadow Game" | |
|---|---|
| CBS Playhouse episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Paul Bogart |
| Written by | Loring Mandel |
| Featured music | David Shire |
| Original air date | May 7, 1969 |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
"Shadow Game" had many noteworthy actors and actresses in its cast, including William Shatner, Daniel Massey, William Windom, Alexandra Hay, Doris Roberts, Greg Mullavey, and Richard Dysart.[3] The broadcast also won two Emmy awards, with Paul Bogart for directing and an award for art direction and scenic design.[4][5]
Cast
edit- Daniel Massey as Saul Novick
- William Shatner as Peter Hoyt
- William Windom as Art Richardson
- Carol Rossen as Jess
- Alexandra Hay as Gayle
- Richard Dysart as Jerry Arnst
- Doris Roberts as Shimmy
- Norma Crane as Patti
- Maria Tucci as Carmen
- Jane Elliot as Rita
- Jason Wingreen
- Greg Mullavey
References
edit- ^ Gent, George. "TV: Tearing Off Masks / 'Shadow Game,' a Loring Mandel Drama, Offered on 'CBS Playhouse'" (The New York Times, May 7, 1969, p.95, which includes "Television" listings, with photo of Daniel Massey)
- ^ TV.com: CBS Playhouse: Shadow Game
- ^ Photos from CBS Playhouse: Shadow Game
- ^ "Previewed Program Wins Big Audience" (The New York Times, May 9, 1969, p.95)
- ^ Gent, George. "'My Sweet Charlie' Leads Emmy Race" (The New York Times, May 4, 1970, p.75)
External links
edit- "Shadow Game" at IMDb
- "Shadow Game" at CTVA
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