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- ↑ Drama: TV Supplies Skelton With Dramatic Feature; Douglas to Stage Play Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 17 Jan 1956: A7.
- 1 2 The Long, Long Trail To Broadway: The Long, Long Trail to Broadway By GILBERT MILLSTEIN. New York Times 22 Dec 1957: 123.
- ↑ 'STAY AWAY JOE' NEARING STAGE: New York Times14 Mar 1957: 34.
- ↑ "Darryl Richard". Internet Broadway Database . Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- ↑ ON LOCAL FILM FRONTS By A.H. WEILER. New York Times 27 Oct 1957: X7.
- ↑ Theatre: 'Miss Isobel': Shirley Booth Stars in Play at Royale By BROOKS ATKINSON. New York Times 27 Dec 1957: 22.
