Playhouse 90: The Comedian
377. PLAYHOUSE 90 (February 14. 1957-USA). CBS-TV. “The Comedian” by ROD SERLING. With MICKEY ROONEY, MEL TORME, KIM HUNTER, EDMOND O’BRIEN. Directed by JOHN FRANKENHEIMER. Excellent live TV drama about a vicious, destructive, but very popular TV comedian who creates misery for those around him even as the country laughs at his antics. Superb performances by Mickey Rooney and Mel Torme. Recommended. 71 minutes. Television-Drama