The Backbone of America | |
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Written by | Robert E. Sherwood |
Directed by | Marc Daniels |
Starring |
Thomas Mitchell Wendell Corey Yvonne de Carlo |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | NBC |
Release | 29 December 1953 |
The Backbone of America is a 1953 American TV movie written by Robert E. Sherwood and directed by Marc Daniels.
An account executive tries to find the perfect American family to use in a forthcoming advertising campaign.
It was the first play Sherwood wrote for television. He did it under a contract with NBC to write nine original plays over three years. [1] [2]
The production was recorded in Hollywood. The cast had two weeks of rehearsals. [3] De Carlo said she was "panicked" to do the show but it ended up well. Alec Guinness had a contract with Alex Korda to make one film a year and he agreed to star. [4]
The New York Times said the play was "completely disappointing". [5]