The Good Doctor (1978)
Directed by Jack O'Brien
Genres - Comedy Drama |
Sub-Genres - Comedy of Manners, Ensemble Film |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Matthew Tobey
Jack O'Brien directed this 1978 televised production of Neil Simon's The Good Doctor. Adapted by Simon from a collection of stories by Russian author and playwright Anton Chekhov, the play features several characters all portrayed by the same six actors. The performers are Edward Asner, Bob Dishy, Gary Dontzig, Lee Grant, Marsha Mason, and Richard Chamberlain, who portrays Chekhov himself.