The Man Who Came to Dinner (1972 film)

The Man Who Came to Dinner is a 1972 American TV adaptation of the play The Man Who Came to Dinner. It was directed by Buzz Kulik for Hallmark Hall of Fame.[1][2] The film was broadcast on November 29, 1972.

Cast

Wickes recreated the role she originated on Broadway in 1939 and which she played in the 1942 film version.

Production

Orson Welles had been offered the role of Sheridan Whiteside on Broadway but turned it down because of the time commitment although he always loved the play. The play was adapted and updated for the modern day by Sam Denoff and Bill Persky, who turned Whiteside into a TV talk show host.[3]

Reception

The Los Angeles Times called it "a splendid romp".[4]

References
  1. INSIDE TV: Star of CBS Film to Make Broadway Bow Los Angeles Times 6 Oct 1972: e22.
  2. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Now? By MARK SHIVASLONDON. New York Times 26 Nov 1972: D13.
  3. ORSON WELLES PLAYS 'THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINER': Orson Welles: the perpetual who came to dinner 'THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER' Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 26 Nov 1972: r1.
  4. 'Dinner' Updated for Romp on TV Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 30 Nov 1972: e17.
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