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Uncommon Women and Others is a 1978 made-for-television film (based upon the play of the same name. Wendy Wasserstein wrote both the original play as well as the teleplay for the televised production. It was shown in May, 1978 as part of the Great Performances series on PBS. It was directed by Steven Robman and included all of the original cast from the 1977 Off-Broadway debut.
Original Release
06/20/1979
US Release
06/20/1979
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jill Eikenberry | Kate Quin |
| Ann McDonough | Samantha Stewart |
| Alma Cuervo | Holly Kaplan |
| Ellen Parker | Muffet DiNicola |
| Swoosie Kurtz | Rita Altabel |
| Josephine Nichols | Mrs. Plumm |
| Cynthia Herman | Susie Friend |
| Meryl Streep | Leilah |
| Anna Levine | Carter |
| Alexander Scourby | Narrator |
Directors
Merrily Mossman, Steven Robman
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jill Eikenberry | Kate Quin |
| Ann McDonough | Samantha Stewart |
| Alma Cuervo | Holly Kaplan |
| Ellen Parker | Muffet DiNicola |
| Swoosie Kurtz | Rita Altabel |
| Josephine Nichols | Mrs. Plumm |
| Cynthia Herman | Susie Friend |
| Meryl Streep | Leilah |
| Anna Levine | Carter |
| Alexander Scourby | Narrator |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jac Venza | Executive Producer |
| Ann Blumenthal | Producer |
| Phylis Geller | Producer |
