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- ↑ WBZ-Radio to Preview High Lights From TV's 'King and Mrs. Candle' The Christian Science Monitor (1908–Current file); Boston, Mass. [Boston, Mass]17 Aug 1955: 7.
- ↑ TV SHOW TO STAGE AN ORIGINAL PLAY: ' Producers' Showcase' to Do 'The King and Mrs. Candle,' a Satire With Music, Aug. 22 By VAL ADAMS. New York Times 8 June 1955: 59.
- ↑ TV: Hail, King Ritchard! By J. P. SHANLEY. New York Times 23 Aug 1955: 49.