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American Playhouse

A cinematic tribute to the unsung heroes of everyday life, set to a vibrant musical backdrop.

Main Cast

Barry BostwickBarry BostwickSteelworker
Scatman CrothersScatman CrothersParking Attendant
Barbara BrowningBarbara BrowningEditor
Jay GarnerJay GarnerCorporate Executive
Billy JayneBilly JayneNewsboy
Barbara BarrieBarbara BarrieSchoolteacher
Carole SchwartzCarole SchwartzSupermarket Checker
Bill BeyersBill BeyersBoxboy
Charles HaidCharles HaidGas Man
Beth HowlandBeth HowlandHousewife
Barbara HersheyBarbara HersheyCall Girl
Eileen BrennanEileen BrennanMillworker
Rita MorenoRita MorenoWaitress
James TaylorJames TaylorTrucker
Lynne ThigpenLynne ThigpenTelephone Operator
Edie McClurgEdie McClurgSwitchboard Operator
Didi ConnDidi ConnReceptionist
Charles DurningCharles DurningRetired Man
Matt LandersMatt LandersFireman
Patti LaBellePatti LaBelleCleaning Woman
Mark NeelyMark NeelySalesman
David Patrick KellyDavid Patrick KellyCopyboy
Daniel ValdezDaniel ValdezSinger "Un Mejor Dia Vondra" (voice)
Jennifer WarnesJennifer WarnesSinger "Millworker" (voice)
Gilmer McCormickGilmer McCormickGrape-buying Woman
Vernee WatsonVernee WatsonSecretary

Appearances

Studs TerkelStuds Terkel

Creators

Kirk BrowningKirk BrowningDirector
Stephen SchwartzStephen SchwartzDirector

Info about American Playhouse

Studio(s): Thirteen, KCET

Originally Released: United States, Apr 13, 1982

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

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