Dr. Cook's Garden
| Dr Cook's Garden | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Ira Levin |
| Date premiered | September 18, 1967 |
| Place premiered | New York |
| Original language | English |
Dr Cook's Garden is a play by Ira Levin.
Plot
A young doctor returns to his New England home town after a long absence. He visits with the town's kindly old physician, Dr. Cook, a man he has admired since childhood. However, he soon finds out that the old doctor is keeping a mysterious secret.
Original Production
The play premiered on Broadway in 1967 with a cast including Burl Ives and Keir Dullea. George C. Scott was meant to direct[1] but was replaced during rehearsals by Levin.[2]
Film
| Dr. Cook's Garden | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ted Post |
| Written by | Art Wallace |
| Based on | play by Ira Levin |
| Starring |
Bing Crosby Frank Converse Blythe Danner |
Production company |
Paramount Television |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The play was adapted for television in 1971 with Bing Crosby in the title role.
References
- ↑ News of the Rialto: So Many Busy People So Many Busy People By LEWIS FUNKE. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 27 Aug 1967: D1.
- ↑ Playbill for 1967 production accessed 15 June 2013
External links
- Dr. Cook's Garden at the Internet Broadway Database
- Dr. Cook's Garden at the Internet Movie Database