Summary October 17, 1957, the CBS Television Network diverted from its typical format of live dramatic presentations for "Playhouse 90" to cover Michael Todd's gigantic party commemorating the one-year anniversary of the release of his film "Around The World In 80 Days". Todd invited 18-thousand people to the gala in New York City's Madison Square Garden though the number probably was far greater because of party-crashers. Walter Cronkite hosted the coverage with future ABC Sports ace Jim McKay and news veteran Bill Leonard handling the interviewing of numerous celebrity party guests. During the broadcast, Garry Moore hosted occasional comedy vignettes of how Todd came to create his Academy award-winning movie.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Charles Bickford Paul Lambert Richard Joy Helen Kleeb
Genres : Comedy Mystery Crime Drama Romance War
Release date : Oct 16, 1957
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : CBS Screen Gems Television Filmaster Productions
Summary October 17, 1957, the CBS Television Network diverted from its typical format of live dramatic presentations for "Playhouse 90" to cover Michael Todd's gigantic party commemorating the one-year anniversary of the release of his film "Around The World In 80 Days". Todd invited 18-thousand people to the gala in New York City's Madison Square Garden though the number probably was far greater because of party-crashers. Walter Cronkite hosted the coverage with future ABC Sports ace Jim McKay and news veteran Bill Leonard handling the interviewing of numerous celebrity party guests. During the broadcast, Garry Moore hosted occasional comedy vignettes of how Todd came to create his Academy award-winning movie.
Genres : Comedy Mystery Crime Drama Romance War
Release date : Oct 16, 1957
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : CBS Screen Gems Television Filmaster Productions
