The Playroom

"The Playroom" was an American television play broadcast on October 10, 1957, as part of the second season of the CBS television series Playhouse 90. Tad Mosel wrote the teleplay. Franklin Schaffner directed, Martin Manulis was the producer, Dominick Dunne was the assistant to the producer, and Albert Heschong was the art director. Mike Todd was the host, and Tony Randall, Nina Foch, and Patricia Neal starred. Plot Three children, a lawyer, an actress, and the founder of a college, return home when their mother wins a "Mother of the Year" award from a magazine. Cast The following performers received screen credit for their performances: Tony Randall - Kenneth Rutherford Nina Foch - Mrs. Dorothy Kelly Patricia Neal - Margaret Flood Marilyn Erskine - Katherine Rutherford Charles Drake - George Rutherford Mildred Dunnock - Mrs. Millie Rutherford Nora Marlowe - Mrs. Beal Lewis Martin - Toastmaster Florida Freibus - Woman Reporter Dennis King Jr. - Clerk Therese Lyon - Messenger Julia Meade Robert Ruark Doak Walker