Superb Classic TV Drama
"What Makes Sammy Run?"  is based on a novel by 27-year-old Budd Schulberg ("On the Waterfront," "A Face In the Crowd") written in 1941.  The novel focused on the meteoric rise of Sammy Glick, a poor Jewish kid from the Lower East Side, from newspaper copy boy to Hollywood studio head, steamrolling anyone in his path.  Sammy Glick was the forerunner of characters played by Michael Douglas in "Wall Street," Kevin Spacey in "Swimming With Sharks," and Tim Robbins in "The Player."<br /> Hollywood never filmed Schulberg's novel, perhaps because it hit too close to home.  Instead, it was adapted by Schulberg and directed by Delbert Mann in a two-part television drama in 1959 for "Sunday Showcase."  "What Makes Sammy Run?" stars Larry Blyden in the title role, John Forsythe, Barbara Rush, and Dina Merrill.  Supporting cast members include Sidney Blackmer, Norman Fell, David Opatashu, and Horace MacMahon.<br /> Blyden was chosen for the role over many contenders, including Anthony Perkins, Ben Gazzara, Charles Grodin, Harry Guardino, Burt Reynolds, and Tony Curtis.  Known today primarily as a 1960's game show host, Blyden turns in a razzle-dazzle performance as Glick, an average guy from nowhere with enormous drive who claws his way to the top.  Detestable in many ways, he is nonetheless fascinating.<br /> The original taped, two-part broadcast was in color, but the DVD version is in black and white.  Mann's direction is crisp, and the performances are lively, spontaneous, and natural.  Bonus extras include audio commentary with Dina Merrill and Barbara Rush, an interview with Budd Schulberg, and a 16-page booklet containing a Schulberg biography, a chronicle of attempts made by Hollywood to film the novel, excerpts from reviews of the show, and details about the restoration of this TV classic, thought lost for decades.
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Here is a brief synopsis of the title : What Makes Sammy Run? (Causing A Sensation When It Originally Aired As Part Of Nbc Sunday Night Showcase, Audiences Were Enthralled With Sammy Glick, A Jewish Boy Born In New York'S Lower East Side Who Decides To Climb The Ladder Of Success By Any Means Necessary. Through Backstabbing And Double-Crossing, Sammy Fights To Become The Industry'S Top Screenwriter In This Rags To Riches Story Of A Hustler Navigating The "Dog Eat Dog" World Of 1930S Hollywood. Based On The Best-Selling Novel By Budd Schulberg, This Highly-Influential 1959 Drama Stars Larry Blyden, John Forsythe, Barbara Rush, Dina Merrill And Norman Fell. English, Sdh English Subtitle (For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing). Full Screen. Dvd Extras: Audio Commentary With Dina Merrill And Barbara Rush, Bonus Interview With Budd Schulberg.) - Dvd.