Nobody Loves an Albatross
1953 play by Ronald Alexander
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Nobody Loves an Albatross is a 1963 comedy play written by Ronald Alexander,[2] which was performed at the Lyceum Theatre of Broadway, New York between 19 December 1963 and June 20, 1964.[3]
| Nobody Loves an Albatross | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Ronald Alexander |
| Genre | comedy play |
| Premiere | |
| Date | December 19, 1963 |
| Place | the Lyceum Theatre, New York City.[1] |
It was produced by Elliot Martin and Philip Rose, directed by Gene Saks, scenery and lighting were by Will Steven Armstrong, costume design by Florence Klotz.[4] The play, set in the "living room of Nathaniel Bentley's house in Beverly Hills",[5] is a satire of the US television industry.[6] It featured Robert Preston in the lead role.[5]
Cast
- Robert Preston as Nat Bentley
- Jack Bittner as Sean O'Loughlin
- Frank Campanella as L. T. Whitman
- Constance Ford as Hildy Jones
- Barnard Hughes as Bert Howell
- Leslye Hunter as Diane Bentley
- Leon Janney as Mike Harper
- Gertrude Jeannette as Sarah Washington
- Phil Leeds as Victor Talsey
- Richard Mulligan as Phil Matthews
- Carol Rossen as Jean Hart
- Marie Wallace as Linda
- Marian Winters as Marge Weber
In popular culture
In Rosemary's Baby, Rosemary's husband Guy Woodhouse is said to have appeared in this play.
