Playmates (1972 film)
Playmates is a 1972 American made-for-television romantic comedy film starring Alan Alda, Connie Stevens, Barbara Feldon, Doug McClure and directed by Theodore J. Flicker. It originally aired as the ABC Movie of the Week on October 3, 1972.
| Playmates | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Richard Baer |
| Directed by | Theodore J. Flicker |
| Starring | Alan Alda Connie Stevens Barbara Feldon Doug McClure |
| Music by | Jack Elliott Allyn Ferguson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Lillian Gallo |
| Cinematography | Joseph Biroc |
| Editor(s) | Lovel Ellis |
| Running time | 74 minutes |
| Production company(s) | ABC Circle Films |
| Distributor | ABC |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | October 3, 1972 |
Stevens called it "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice that doesn't cop out at the key moment."[1]
Plot
Two men start dating each other's ex-wives.[2]
Cast
- Alan Alda as Marshall Barnett
- Connie Stevens as Patti Holvey
- Barbara Feldon as Lois Barnett
- Doug McClure as Kermit Holvey
Reception
The Los Angeles Times said it "packs a wallop".[3]
This was a large ratings success, ranking among the 20 most viewed films on TV for a time.[4][5]
References
- Haber, J. (1972, Jul 06). Connie to fatten her batting average. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/157012040
- Playmates' to be filmed as a movie of week. (1972, Jun 22). Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/156940819
- Murphy, M. (1972, Oct 03). 'Playmates' a comedy of divorce. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/157031855
- 'Sex symbol' due in nation's homes. (1974, Jul 25). Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/157599961
- Unbreakable connie cries real tears. (1974, Sep 15). Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/157644271
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