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- ↑ "News of TV and Radio," New York Times, June 20, 1954, p. X11.
- ↑ "'The Marriage' Makes Its Television Debut," New York Times, June 27, 1954, p. X13.
- ↑ "Tiny Microphone for TV Displayed", New York Times, July 2, 1954, p. 15. The premiere was originally scheduled for July 1, but was cancelled at the last moment due to Jessica Tandy's illness.
- ↑ "Director Leaves 'Marriage' Series," New York Times, July 20, 1954, p. 17.
- ↑ "Television in Review: 'Marriage'," New York Times, July 19, 1954, p. 25.
- ↑ Lawrence Laurent, "It's Not the Heat; It's the Replacements," Washington Post, Aug. 29, 1954, p. T3.
- ↑ "'The Marriage' May Be Resumed," New York Times, Dec. 8, 1954, p. 51. "TV Comedy Show Tries Psychology," New York Times, Dec. 14, 1954, p. 50.