Playmates (1972 film)
| Playmates | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Richard Baer |
| Directed by | Theodore J. Flicker |
| Starring | Alan Alda Connie Stevens Barbara Feldon Doug McClure |
| Music by | Jack Elliott Allyn Ferguson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Lillian Gallo |
| Cinematography | Joseph Biroc |
| Editor | Lovel Ellis |
| Running time | 74 minutes |
| Production companies | ABC Circle Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | October 3, 1972 |
Playmates is a 1972 American made-for-television romantic comedy film starring Alan Alda, Connie Stevens, Barbara Feldon, Doug McClure and directed by Theodore J. Flicker. It originally aired as the ABC Movie of the Week on October 3, 1972.
Stevens called it "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice that doesn't cop out at the key moment."[1]
Plot[edit]
Two men start dating each other's ex-wives.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Alan Alda as Marshall Barnett
- Connie Stevens as Patti Holvey
- Barbara Feldon as Lois Barnett
- Doug McClure as Kermit Holvey
Reception[edit]
The Los Angeles Times said it "packs a wallop".[3]
This was a large ratings success, ranking among the 20 most viewed films on TV for a time.[4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ Haber, J. (Jul 6, 1972). "Connie to fatten her batting average". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 157012040.
- ^ "Playmates' to be filmed as a movie of week". Los Angeles Times. Jun 22, 1972. ProQuest 156940819.
- ^ Murphy, M. (Oct 3, 1972). "'Playmates' a comedy of divorce". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 157031855.
- ^ "'Sex symbol' due in nation's homes". Los Angeles Times. Jul 25, 1974. ProQuest 157599961.
- ^ "Unbreakable connie cries real tears". Los Angeles Times. Sep 15, 1974. ProQuest 157644271.
