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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"MR. BROADWAY"

Directed By: Sidney Lumet
Written By: Sam and Bella Spewack
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Air Date: 5/11/57
Stars: Mickey Rooney, Eddie Foy, Jr., Teresa Brewer, Garry Moore, Gloria DeHaven, June Havoc, Roberta Sherwood
Show: Musical version of rags-to-Vaudeville-riches life of George M. Cohan, written for television by Sam and Bella Spewack, with music and lyrics by George M. Cohan; directed by Sidney Lumet; musical numbers and choreography staged by Peter Gennaro; songs include "Give My Regards to Broadway," "Harrigan," "Over There," "Yankee Doodle Dandy," and "You're a Grand Old Flag;" cast includes Mickey Rooney, Eddie Foy, Jr., Teresa Brewer, Garry Moore, Gloria DeHaven, June Havoc, Roberta Sherwood.

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