Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre The Director (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | 30 min | Drama

Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre

The Director (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV Episode | 30 min | Drama

The director of a popular television show is the only person who has confidence in a "has-been" actor. The actor falls apart at rehearsal, and tension mounts as air time draws near.

Director

Herschel Daugherty

Writer

Rod Serling (written by)

Producer

William Asher

Cinematographer

Joe Novak

Editor

Edward Haire

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 13, 1955

Release date

Sep 13, 1955 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win & 1 nomination

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12 cast members

Name	Known for
Jane Wyman Self - Hostess Self - Hostess See fewer	Falcon Crest (1981)
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