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The General Motors Playwrights Theater (1991) | Slate

The General Motors Playwrights Theater

The General Motors Playwrights Theater (originally airing from 1991 to 1993 on the A&E Network) was an anthology television series that broadcast hour-long adaptations of contemporary romance, mystery, adventure, and social-realist stage plays. Legendary actress Lauren Bacall served as the host. The series spotlighted prominent American writers and featured performances from notable actors of the era, such as Patrick Dempsey, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Anthony Edwards

Status: Ended
First aired: 1991
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 10 aired
Genres: Drama
Country: United States of America

Direction and writing

David TrainerDirector

Ken FrankelDirector

Burt BrinckerhoffDirector

Where to watch

Unavailable

Seasons

Season 14 episodes
Season 24 episodes
Season 32 episodes

Cast

SR

And 9 more

Lauren BacallSelf - Host

William DanielsDetective Lieutenant Fine

Darren McGavinAlbert Kroll

Jennifer ParsonsClara
Anthony EdwardsJosh
Annette O'TooleCarol
Olympia DukakisLaura Cunningham
Edward HerrmannBen Cunningham

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