American Playhouse· Season 6 · Episode 14
The House of Blue Leaves
Zoo attendant Artie Shaughnessy dreams of being a successful songwriter. What his mistress, Bunny Flingus, who lives downstairs from his Queens apartment won't tell him — and what his insane wife, Bananas, tries to get through to him — is that Artie's songs stink.
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Guest stars
John Mahoneyas Artie Shaughnessy
Christine Baranskias Bunny Flingus
Swoosie Kurtzas Bananas Shaughnessy
Ben Stilleras Ronnie Shaughnessy
Julie Hagertyas Corrinna Stroller
Richard Portnowas Billy EinhornDebra Coleas Little NunPatricia Falkenhainas Head NunJane Cecilas Second Nun
Ian Blackmanas M.P. & El Dorado Bartender
Brian Eversas The White Man & El Dorado BartenderCrew
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