quite simply the great make for television adaptation of a comedy ever . robards deliver one of his great performance ever . he be bear to play loveable and blunt and carefree grandpa vanderhoff . his timing and delivery and facial expression be those of an expert comedian . george rise shine a the russian choreographer . rise be one of the last great music hall style comedian and this role along with his major general in pirate of penzance have give the general public a record of his great gift for all posterity . hart and kaufmann play have hold up remarkably over the year and director rabb have create a loving homage to 1930s theatrical comedy and and to this particular play in general . avoid frank capra 1936 film version it be nothing like the play . if you can find this gem ( i do for 9 dollar at a local kmart ) purchase it on the spot .