Playhouse 90 The 80 Yard Run (Season 2, Episode 19)
TV Episode | 90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Playhouse 90

The 80 Yard Run (Season 2, Episode 19)

TV Episode | 90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Long ago, Christian made a run of 80 yards to make the winning touchdown in a football game. It was the greatest moment of his life. Or was it the beginning of his decline?

Director

Franklin J. Schaffner (as Franklin Schaffner)

Writers

David Shaw (written by) | Irwin Shaw (story)

Producer

Martin Manulis

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 16, 1958

Release date

Jan 16, 1958 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 6 wins & 36 nominations

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Richard Anderson Pete Pete See fewer	Paths of Glory (1957)
Darryl Hickman Herbie Herbie See fewer	Network (1976)
William Kruse Football player Football player See fewer	Playhouse 90 (1956)
Paul Newman Christian Darling Christian Darling See fewer	The Hustler (1961)
Red Sanders Coach Coach See fewer	Playhouse 90 (1956)
Robert F. Simon Sam Sam See fewer	Operation Petticoat (1959)
Joanne Woodward Louise Darling Louise Darling See fewer	Rachel, Rachel (1968)