Medea is a 1959 American TV play. It is based on the adaptation of the play by Euripides. Judith Anderson plays the title role, which she had performed on stage since 1948.[1]
It was the first in a series called Play of the Week on the TV station WTNA. David Susskind produced.[2] The production budget for each show was around $35,000.[3]
Cast
- Judith Anderson as Medea
- Aline McMahon
- Colleen Dewhurst
Reception
The New York Times praised Anderson as giving "a performance of stunning and enveloping power."[4]
The Los Angeles Times called it a "tour de force" although said it was "theatre not television."[5]
References
- ^ Judith Anderson Puts Her All Into Amazing 'Medea' Portrayal: Judith Anderson Gives Her All to 'Medea' Role Scheuer, Philip K. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1948: D1.
- ^ Play of the Week Wolters, Larry. Chicago Daily Tribune 16 Apr 1960: a6.
- ^ 2-HOUR TV DRAMA TO BE GIVEN DAILY: ' Play of Week, 'Taped Series on WNTA, Due Oct. 12 With Miss Anderson in 'Medea' By VAL ADAMS. New York Times 16 Sep 1959: 79.
- ^ Judith Anderson's Stunning Medea: 1947 Stage Production Shown on Channel 13 'The Play of the Week' Series Has Premiere By JACK GOULD. New York Times 13 Oct 1959: 79.
- ^ THE TV SCENE---: 'Medea' Will Be Theater, Not Video Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 24 Mar 1960: A14.