Did any work from CBS Playhouse make it to Off-B'way or on B'way?

[David10086]

Posted: 4/14/20 at 9:43pm

I have a few questions about the series "CBS Playhouse" which ran on the network from 1967 - early 1970. They produced 12 different plays in those three years , written by 13 playwrights. (I was way too young to watch this back then).  Unfortunately, it looks as though none of these works have been released on DVD.

Now, my questions are: 

1. How many members here remember the series, and did you watch every production (or close to every production?) 

2. What was the quality of the work - my understanding was they were giving some new voices a showcase for their work, some working with established theater actors and actresses. (Correct me if I'm wrong!)

3. Most importantly, did any of these works which debuted on 'Playhouse' ever transition to Boradway or Off-Broadway in later years ? 

 

My thanks in advance for any insight you can give. As you all may know by now, I appreciate the info and memories of shows past from members on this forum. 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 4/14/20 at 9:55pm

I was in college in those days and didn't have much time for anything other than HELLO, DOLLY!

[David10086]

Posted: 4/15/20 at 2:58pm

Dollypop said: "I was in college in those days and didn't have much time for anything other than HELLO, DOLLY!"

"Hello Dolly" ? Never heard of it. Whatever became of that little production ?