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"Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse: The Man in the Funny Suit" (CBS, 4/15/60)

Directed by Ralph Nelson

Comedian Ed Wynn, his son, actor, Keenan Wynn, and Rod Serling appear as themselves in this backstage docudrama about the making of "Playhouse 90: Requiem for a Heavyweight.” As rehearsals for the live "Requiem" falter, production concerns mount when it appears that comedian Ed Wynn (best known as “The Perfect Fool”) might be miscast in his first dramatic role.

Screenwriter: Raph Nelson. Cast: Keenan Wynn, Ed Wynn, Desi Arnaz.

16mm, b/w, 60 min.