E1 - Teahouse of the August Moon

Aired: October 26, 1962

Adaptation of the Putlizer Prize-winning comedy by John Patrick, based on the novel by Vern Sneider. A US Army captain is sent to teach the fundamentals of democracy and industry to the resident of a small village in occupied Japan. The first reconstructed local industry turns out to be a teahouse staffed with traditional geishas.

E2 - Cyrano de Bergerac

Aired: December 06, 1962

An adaptation of Rostand's classic play in which a man who believes himself disfigured by a large nose instructs another man in how to court the woman he loves.

E3 - Pygmalion

Aired: February 06, 1963

This production of Bernard Shaw's play came close on the heels of its triumphant Broadwas musical incarnation as ""My Fair Lady.""

E4 - The Invincible Mr. Disraeli

Aired: April 04, 1963

Vignettes cover a 30-year span in the life of the famous British novelist, philosopher, and Prime Minister.