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Broadway Musicals: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

opens a season of Broadway musicals, tonight starring Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers
Downtown Rome in the first century is distinctly reminiscent of New York, in this bawdy farce, based on a highly successful stage show. Three great comedians - Mostel, Silvers and Keaton - match their wit and style to director Richard Lester's frantic pace with the accent on laughter and music.
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Contributors

Pseudolus:
Zero Mostel
Lycus:
Phil Silvers
Mysterium:
Jack Gilford
Erronius:
Boster Keaton
Hero.., ..:
Michael Crawfebd
Philja:
Annette Andre,
DOMINA:
Patrlqa Jessel
Senex:
Michael Hojiptirif
Miles:
Leon Greene
Gymnasia:
Inga Neilsen
Vibrata:
Myrna White
Source: Radio Times

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