Playmates (1972 film)

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.

Playmates
Written byRichard Baer
Directed byTheodore J. Flicker
StarringAlan Alda
Connie Stevens
Barbara Feldon
Doug McClure
Music byJack Elliott
Allyn Ferguson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerLillian Gallo
CinematographyJoseph Biroc
EditorLovel Ellis
Running time74 minutes
Production companiesABC Circle Films
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseOctober 3, 1972 (1972-10-03)

Stevens called it "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice that doesn't cop out at the key moment."[1]

Plot

Two men start dating each other's ex-wives.[2]

Cast

Reception

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

  1. Haber, J. (Jul 6, 1972). "Connie to fatten her batting average". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 157012040.
  2. "Playmates' to be filmed as a movie of week". Los Angeles Times. Jun 22, 1972. ProQuest 156940819.
  3. Murphy, M. (Oct 3, 1972). "'Playmates' a comedy of divorce". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 157031855.
  4. "'Sex symbol' due in nation's homes". Los Angeles Times. Jul 25, 1974. ProQuest 157599961.
  5. "Unbreakable connie cries real tears". Los Angeles Times. Sep 15, 1974. ProQuest 157644271.
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