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Screen Director's Playhouse· Season 1 · Episode 21

It's a Most Unusual Day

S01E21·6.5·March 14, 1956·30m·ABC

A married couple take in a night club show starring Jimmy McHugh, and are prompted by his melodies to relive their past.

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#12In Season 1of 25 rated episodes
#12All-timeof 25 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.4
1956First airedMarch 14, 1956

Guest stars

Jana LundJana Lundas Vocalist (uncredited)Jerry MathersJerry Mathersas Peter Jr., age 5Fred MacMurrayFred MacMurrayas Peter TerranceJimmy McHughas Jimmy McHughMarilyn ErskineMarilyn Erskineas Margie TerranceBess FlowersBess Flowersas Night Club Patron (uncredited)William TraylorWilliam Trayloras Peter Jr., age 22Harry LauterHarry Lauteras Truck DriverFrank SullyFrank Sullyas Diner PatronDuncan Richardsonas Peter Jr., age 13Darla HoodDarla Hoodas Vocalist (uncredited)Veda Ann BorgVeda Ann Borgas Jo HadleyCarolyn CraigCarolyn Craigas Janet Owen

Crew

Claude BinyonDirector

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