Playhouse· Season 1 · Episode 2

The Joke

S01E02·August 6, 1974·BBC Two

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Guest stars

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasenceas Bendel

Hugh Griffith

Hugh Griffithas Dr. Walden

Miriam Karlin

Miriam Karlinas Friedel

Bruce Myers

Bruce Myersas Max

George Pravda

George Pravdaas Lieberman Lea Seidlas Frau Schuldiener

Milo Sperber

Milo Sperberas Dov Ben Sev Janet Brandesas Landlady Christopher Munckeas Dr. Linder

Carl Jaffe

Carl Jaffeas Rabbi Anna Korwinas Sarah Marian Porteras Sarah's Daughter

John Bluthal

John Bluthalas Dr. Einstein

Crew

Isaac Bashevis Singer

Isaac Bashevis SingerStory

Irene Shubik

Irene ShubikProducer Rhys AdrianAdaptation

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