Watch the Birdie! explained

Watch the Birdie!
Premiere:	1964
Orig Lang:	English
Genre:	sex comedy

Watch the Birdie! is a 1964 comedy play by Norman Krasna.^{[1] [2]}

Plot

A crack legal secretary working for an attorney specializing in divorce cases, Helen is happy in her job until a personable young man appears and offers her the chance to go to Paris as his assistant.

Background

In October 1962 Seven Arts announced they had bought the stage rights and would co produce the play with Fred Coe.^[3] In April 1964 Ray Stark of Seven Arts announced he hoped to produce the play next.^[4]

In 1964 June it was announced Joan Blondell, Peggy Ann Garner and Alan Alda would appear in a production in Florida.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Patrick McGilligan, "Norman Krasna", Backstory: Interviews with Screenwriters of Hollywood's Golden Age, California Press p 217
2. News: Review. Miami Herald. 1964. 30 November 2013.
3. News: FILMMAKER SETS BUSY STAGE ROLE: 7 Arts, as Backer, Differs From MCA on Aloofness. MURRAY SCHUMACH. Oct 30, 1962. New York Times. 30.
4. News: RIALTO NEWS: RAY STARK: ' Funny Girl' Producer Plans for Future -- Other Items. LEWIS FUNKE.. Apr 5, 1964. New York Times. X1.
5. News: LINCOLN TROUPE WEIGHS 5 PLAYS: 4 Classics Considered for 2d Repertory Season. SAM ZOLOTOW. June 12, 1964. New York Times. 44.