Watch the Birdie!
| Watch the Birdie! | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Norman Krasna |
| Date premiered | 1964 |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | sex comedy |
Watch the Birdie! is a 1964 comedy play by Norman Krasna.[1][2]
Plot[edit]
A crack legal secretary working for an attorney specializing in divorce cases, Helen is happy in her job until a personable young man appears and offers her the chance to go to Paris as his assistant.
Background[edit]
In October 1962 Seven Arts announced they had bought the stage rights and would co produce the play with Fred Coe.[3] In April 1964 Ray Stark of Seven Arts announced he hoped to produce the play next.[4]
In 1964 June it was announced Joan Blondell, Peggy Ann Garner and Alan Alda would appear in a production in Florida.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Patrick McGilligan, "Norman Krasna", Backstory: Interviews with Screenwriters of Hollywood's Golden Age, California Press p 217
- ^ "Review". Miami Herald. 1964. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ^ MURRAY SCHUMACH (Oct 30, 1962). "FILMMAKER SETS BUSY STAGE ROLE: 7 Arts, as Backer, Differs From MCA on Aloofness". New York Times. p. 30.
- ^ LEWIS FUNKE. (Apr 5, 1964). "RIALTO NEWS: RAY STARK: ' Funny Girl' Producer Plans for Future -- Other Items". New York Times. p. X1.
- ^ SAM ZOLOTOW (June 12, 1964). "LINCOLN TROUPE WEIGHS 5 PLAYS: 4 Classics Considered for 2d Repertory Season". New York Times. p. 44.