Toast of the Town [03/04/1949]

Synopsis

Variety show hosted by Ed Sullivan. In this episode, a 5.5 minute sequence, John Carradine performs Gloucester’s soliloquy from Act III ii of 3 Henry VI.

Series

Toast of the Town

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Television

Transmission details

3 Apr 1949 (Channel: CBS)

Duration

60 mins

Credits

Director

Alex Leftwich

Contributor

Ed Sullivan

Cast

John Carradine

Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later Richard III

Additional Details

Production type

Sitcoms/Variety

Plays

Henry VI part 3

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

Season 2, Episode 30.

Reviews

Variety (6 April 1949). The review incorrectly cites this speech as an extract from Richard III.

Production Company

Name

CBS Television

Archive

Name

Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division

Web

http://catalog.loc.gov/ External site opens in new window

Phone

(20) 707-8572

Fax

(20) 707-237’1

Address

Motion Picture & Television Reading Room
James Madison Building, LM 336
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C.
20540-4690
United States