The American Short Story

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The American Short Story is an American television anthology series produced by Learning in Focus and Sea Cliff Productions for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). It consisted of adaptations of short stories by both classic and contemporary American writers.[1]

Robert Geller was the Executive Producer. Directors included Lamont Johnson, John Korty, Joan Micklin Silver, Ján Kadár, and Randa Haines. The series was hosted by Henry Fonda and Colleen Dewhurst. A total of 17 episodes aired on PBS from 1974 to 1980.

Episodes[]

Year Episode Title Author Director Cast
1974 The Music School John Updike John Korty Ron Weyand, Colleen Dewhurst[2]
1974 Parker Adderson, Philosopher Ambrose Bierce Douglass Watson, Harris Yulin, Darren O'Connor[3]
1975 The Jolly Corner Henry James Salome Jens, Fritz Weaver[4]
1976 Almos' a Man Richard Wright Stan Lathan LeVar Burton, Madge Sinclair[5]
1976 Bernice Bobs Her Hair F. Scott Fitzgerald Joan Micklin Silver Shelley Duvall, Veronica Cartwright, Henry Fonda[6]
1977 I'm a Fool Sherwood Anderson Noel Black Ron Howard, Amy Irving, Henry Fonda[7]
1977 The Displaced Person Flannery O'Connor Glenn Jordan Irene Worth, Samuel L. Jackson, Henry Fonda[8]
1977 The Blue Hotel Stephen Crane Jan Kadar David Warner, James Keach, Henry Fonda[9]
1977 Soldier's Home Ernest Hemingway Robert Young Richard Backus, Nancy Marchand, Henry Fonda[10]
1980 The Golden Honeymoon Ring Lardner Noel Black James Whitmore, Teresa Wright, Henry Fonda[11]
1980 Paul's Case Willa Cather Lamont Johnson Eric Roberts, Lindsay Crouse[12]
1980 The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg Mark Twain Ralph Rosenblum Robert Preston, Tom Aldredge[13]
1980 Barn Burning William Faulkner Peter Werner Tommy Lee Jones, Diane Kagan, Henry Fonda[14]
1980 Rappaccini's Daughter Nathaniel Hawthorne Kristoffer Tabori, Kathleen Beller, Henry Fonda[15]
1980 The Sky is Gray Ernest J. Gaines Stan Lathan Olivia Cole, Cleavon Little[16]
1980 The Jilting of Granny Weatherall Katherine Anne Porter Randa Haines Geraldine Fitzgerald, Lois Smith[17]
1980 The Greatest Man in the World James Thurber Ralph Rosenblum Brad Davis, Carol Kane[18]

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.montereymedia.com/literature/shortstories/assc_dvd_10_pack.html
  2. ^ "The Music School (TV Movie 1974)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Parker Anderson, Philosopher (TV Movie 1974)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  4. ^ "The Jolly Corner (TV Movie 1975)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Almos' a Man (TV Movie 1976)". Internet Movie Database. 5 April 1976. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  6. ^ "Bernice Bobs Her Hair (TV Movie 1976)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  7. ^ "I'm a Fool (TV Movie 1977)". Internet Movie Database. 5 April 1977. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  8. ^ "The Displaced Person (TV Movie 1977)". Internet Movie Database. 12 April 1977. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  9. ^ "The Blue Hotel (TV Movie 1977)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Soldier's Home (TV Movie 1977)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  11. ^ "The Golden Honeymoon (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 4 February 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  12. ^ "Paul's Case (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 11 February 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  13. ^ "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 17 March 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  14. ^ "Barn Burning (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 17 March 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  15. ^ "Rappaccini's Daughter (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 4 October 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  16. ^ "The Sky Is Gray (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  17. ^ "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  18. ^ "The Greatest Man in the World (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 9 June 1983. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  • The American Short Story Volume One, edited by Calvin Skaggs, published by Dell Publishing (1977) ISBN 0-440-30294-3
  • The American Short Story Volume Two, edited by Calvin Skaggs, published by Dell Publishing (1980) ISBN 0-440-30297-8
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