The Comedian (1957)
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Runtime: 90 mins
Genre: Television
Synopsis: In this made-for-television classic, Mickey Rooney stars as a viciously egotistical TV comic who steps on everyone who stands in his way as he prepares a broadcast special. Based on Ernest Lehman's... In this made-for-television classic, Mickey Rooney stars as a viciously egotistical TV comic who steps on everyone who stands in his way as he prepares a broadcast special. Based on Ernest Lehman's novelette, and adapted for television by Rod Serling. Originally aired on Playhouse 90 on Valentine's Day, 1957. [More]
Starring: Mickey Rooney, Edmond O'Brien, Mel Torme, Kim Hunter
Starring: Mickey Rooney, Edmond O'Brien, Mel Torme, Kim Hunter
Director: John Frankenheimer
Director: John Frankenheimer
Screenwriter: Rod Serling
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