Come Back, Little Sheba (1977 TV)

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This article is about the 1977 TV production . For other uses, see Come Back, Little Sheba (disambiguation).

Come Back, Little Sheba is a filmed play made by Granada Television as part of a series presented and starring Laurence Olivier. The plays represented "the best" in 20th Century theatre, staged for television.

A scene from the TV production of Come Back, Little Sheba, showing (l-r) Carrie Fisher, Joanne Woodward and Laurence Olivier
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A scene from the TV production of Come Back, Little Sheba, showing (l-r) Carrie Fisher, Joanne Woodward and Laurence Olivier

Come Back, Little Sheba is a play by William Inge which premiered on Broadway in 1950 and was subsequently filmed in 1952. In this version, the cast is led by Olivier and Joanne Woodward and features Carrie Fisher, Patience Collier and Nicholas Campbell. It was directed by Silvio Narizzano.

The play was released as part of a 6-DVD set entitled Laurence Olivier Presents, which also includes Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Ebony Tower, The Collection, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Hindle Wakes [1].

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