American Playhouse· Season 1 · Episode 1

The Shady Hill Kidnapping

S01E01·January 12, 1982·59m·PBS

John Cheever's comedy of a supposedly kidnapped five-year-old boy. At first, the police aren't interested until a ransom note is discovered. Then the town goes into action to support the finding of Toby.

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Guest stars

Garrett Hanfas Toby

George Grizzardas Mr. Wooster

Polly Hollidayas Mrs. Wooster

David Marshall Grantas Bob

Judith Iveyas Louise

Celeste Holmas The Celebrity

E. Katherine Kerras The Woman Alan Leachas Clerk Katherine Balfouras Mrs. Brown

Paul Dooleyas Detective George Hamlinas Bank Officer Beverly Mayas Chairwoman

Ralph Clantonas Harper Minette Hirschas Mrs. Chomsky

Crew

Paul BogartDirector

John CheeverWriter

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