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The Man Who Came to Dinner
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The Man Who Came to Dinner

2000-10-07 · 166 min · ★ 7.4

Comedy

Broadcast of a live performance of the Roundabout Theater Company's 2000 New York revival of the classic Kaufman-Hart comedy, about a famous (and famously acid-tongued) theater critic who is forced to stay in a Midwestern couple's home and the havoc that ensues.

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Directors
Jerry Zaks, Jay Sandrich, Judy Kinberg
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nathan LaneNathan LaneSheridan Whiteside
Jean SmartJean SmartLorraine Sheldon
Harriet Sansom HarrisHarriet Sansom HarrisMaggie Cutler
Terry BeaverTerry BeaverMr. Stanley
Stephen DeRosaStephen DeRosaProfessor Metz
William DuellWilliam DuellDr. Bradley
Byron JenningsByron JenningsBeverly Carlton
Lewis J. StadlenLewis J. StadlenBanjo
Linda StephensMrs. Ernest W. Stanley
Hank StrattonHank StrattonBert Jefferson
Mary Catherine GarrisonMary Catherine GarrisonJune Stanley
Mary Catherine WrightMiss Preen
Ruby HolbrookHarriet Stanley

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