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Episode Detail: Rocket to the Moon - American Playhouse

In "Rocket to the Moon," John Malkovich plays Dr. Ben Stark who, nearing 40, appears resigned to a stagnant marriage and dental practice---until sparks of life and companionship are offered by his young assistant Cleo (Judy Davis). Belle Stark: Connie Booth. Mr. Prince: Eli Wallach. Phil Cooper: William Hootkins.

Episodes: Rocket to the Moon - American Playhouse - 190 total Episodes

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True West
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Journey into Genius
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The Killing Floor
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Surviving Desire
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Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City
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Premiered: 1982, on PBS
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Premise: One of PBS's most distinguished series, mounting superb dramas and musicals by the likes of (to name just a few) Eugene O'Neill, John Cheever, Lanford Wilson, Mark Twain, Thornton Wilder, James Baldwin and Stephen Sondheim. Perhaps the most memorable (and controversial) presentation: `Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City,' which won a Peabody Award.

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