Showcase Productions, Inc. was the original packager/producer of much of the prime time, live, dramatic, color, 60 minute and 90 minute programming which appeared primarily on NBC during the period between September 1954 and September 1957.

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"JACK AND THE BEANSTALK"

Directed By: Clark Jones
Written By: Helen Deutsch
Produced by: Alvin Cooperman
Air Date: 11/12/56
Stars: Celeste Holm, Cyril Ritchard, Peggy King, Arnold Stang, Leora Dana, Billy Gilbert, Joel Grey (as Jack), and Dennis King
Show: original musical version of classic children's fairy tale, written by Helen Deutsch, music by Jerry Livingston and lyrics by Helen Deutsch, produced by Alvin Cooperman, directed by Clark Jones, sets and costumes by Reuben Ter-Arutunian, with vocal arrangements by Ray Charles; psychological twist is added: Jack not only conquers the giant, but also conquers his own fears and insecurity and grows up; stars Celeste Holm, Cyril Ritchard, Peggy King, Arnold Stang, Leora Dana, Billy Gilbert, Joel Grey (as Jack), and Dennis King; large cast of supporting actors and dancers.

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