R70.00
The Television Plays
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277 pages, Paperback. 21x14x1.8cm
The Collected Works of Paddy Chayefsky: The Television Plays is a compilation featuring six celebrated live-television dramas written by three-time Academy Award-winning writer Paddy Chayefsky.
Originally published in 1955 and later reissued as part of his collected works, the volume includes the author’s own introductions and commentary for each piece.
Marty – Chayefsky’s most famous teleplay, following a lonely, soft-spoken Bronx butcher looking for love (later adapted into an Oscar-winning feature film).
The Bachelor Party – A grounded look at male friendship, marriage, and existential dissatisfaction during a night out before a wedding.
The Mother – A moving drama depicting an elderly widow fighting to maintain her independence against the wishes of her protective daughter.
Printer’s Measure – A reflection on industrial change through the story of a veteran typesetter resisting the modernization of his print shop.
Holiday Song – A drama centered on a Cantor who temporarily loses his faith until a series of seemingly mundane encounters restores it.
The Big Deal – A portrait of a formerly successful businessman struggling to accept his decline and adjust to a changing economy.
This collection showcases the golden age of American television drama, highlighting Chayefsky’s pioneering “kitchen sink realism” and naturalistic dialogue.
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