The Typists
Synopsis
Real-life couple Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson star in this 1971 television adaptation of Murray Schisgal's moving play, in which married law student Paul Cunningham takes a job as a typist for an ad agency, where he meets lonely spinster Sylvia. Through a series of flashbacks and flash-forwards, the story of their relationship and developing romance unfolds. Emmy Award winner Glenn Jordan directs this volume from the Broadway Theater Archive.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Murray Schisgal
- Original Title
- The Typists
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Jordan
Murray Schisgal
Ray Steele
Lewis Freedman
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Jordan
Director
Murray Schisgal
Writer
Lewis Freedman
Producer
Ray Steele
Editor
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What is The Typists about?
Real-life couple Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson star in this 1971 television adaptation of Murray Schisgal's moving play, in which married law student Paul Cunningham takes a job as a typist for an ad agency, where he meets lonely spinster Sylvia. Through a series of flashbacks and flash-forwards, the story of their relationship and developing romance unfolds. Emmy Award winner Glenn Jordan directs this volume from the Broadway Theater Archive.
Who directed The Typists?
The Typists was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in The Typists?
The principal cast of The Typists includes Anne Jackson, Eli Wallach.
When was The Typists released and how long is it?
The Typists was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 56m.