"The People Next Door" is the first television play episode of the second season of the American television series CBS Playhouse. A drama about a family dealing with the drug addiction of their daughter, it was written by J. P. Miller and won three Emmy awards for camerawork, best director, and best writer; as well as a nomination for Best Dramatic Program.[1]
| "The People Next Door" | |
|---|---|
| CBS Playhouse episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 1 |
| Written by | J. P. Miller |
| Original air date | October 15, 1968 |
It debuted on October 15, 1968, and was the 20th highest viewed program of the week, with a 20.8 rating and 36 share.[2]
The episode was later filmed in 1970 as The People Next Door, with many of the actors from the teleplay reprising their roles for the theatrical release.
References edit
- ^ TV.com: CBS Playhouse: The People Next Door
- ^ (4 November 1968). NBC-TV rated No. 1 again by Nielsen, Broadcasting, p. 63-64
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