"RUGGLES OF RED GAP"

(2/3/57)

musical version of classic tale of English butler who is "lost" in a poker game by his noble English employer to a nouveau riche couple from out West, who charms the community and resigns from service to open a restaurant; music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Leo Robin, written for television by David Shaw from the novel by Harry Leon Wilson; music arranged and conducted by Buddy Bregman; directed by Clark Jones, assistant director Dominick Dunne; cast included Michael Redgrave, David Wayne, Imogene Coca, Jane Powell, Peter Lawford, Paul Lynde; hosted by Garry Moore.