ABC Stage 67 is the umbrella title for a series of 26 weekly shows that included dramas, variety shows, documentaries, and original musicals. It premiered on American Broadcasting Company on September 14, 1966 with Murray Schisgal's The Love Song of Barney Kempinksi, directed by Stanley Prager and starring Alan Arkin as a man enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City in his last remaining hours of bachelorhood. Arkin was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Performance By An Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama and the program was nominated as Outstanding Dramatic Program. Future programs included appearances by Petula Clark, Bobby Darin, Sir Laurence Olivier, Albert Finney, Peter Sellers, David Frost, and Jack Paar. ABC's effort to bring culture to the masses was a noble but unsuccessful experiment. Scheduled first against I Spy on Wednesdays and then The Dean Martin Show on Thursdays, the show consistently received low ratings. Its last production, an adaptation of Jean Cocteau's one-woman play The Human Voice starring Ingrid Bergman, aired on May 4, 1967. "Stage 67" was not actually a part of the primary ABC facilities in Los Angeles. It was produced at the old Monogram Studios backlot that was later sold to KCET.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 27 episodes
- 1S1 E1
The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
Sep 14, 196660 min
Barney Kempinski, thirtyish and contentedly self-unemployed, leaves his Lower East Side apartment smiling and happy. On this fine sunny day he is to be married - 3 o'clock at City Hall - to his girl Francine. In the few remaining hours of
S1 E2Dare I Weep, Dare I Mourn
Sep 21, 196660 min
Otto Hoffman, a small time West German manufacturer, is a weakling-mercilessly henpecked by his two spinster cousins who live with him. As a young man, Otto's personality was crushed by his powerful father, Karl Hoffman. Otto hated his f
- 3S1 E3
Where It's At
Sep 28, 196660 min
Dick Cavett hosts this comedy musical revue. Guests include comedians Ann Elder, Ronnie Schell, Larry Hovis and Pat McCormick. Music is provided by Bob Lind, Thurston Frazier, Delos Jewkes and the Doodletown Pipers.
- 4S1 E4
The Kennedy Wit
Oct 5, 196660 min
President Kennedy's speeches were filled with ringing rhetoric-and also with wit and humor that was eloquent and subtle. He had the gift of what comedians call ""good timing,"" and could deliver repartee with rapierlike precision. Films,
- 5S1 E5
Olympus 7-0000
Oct 12, 196660 min
Original musical, songs by Richard Adler, about the world's worst football team, transformed into an unbeatable powerhouse by the miraculous intervention of the Greek gods. Music included: Overture / Olympus 7-0000 - Donald O'Connor & Ph
- 6S1 E6
The Confession
Oct 19, 196660 min
This drama probes the dilemma of a police officer who goes beyond the letter of the law to find the truth. Young Carl Boyer and his fiancee Bonnie agreed on a suicide pact as a last resort when they learned that she was pregnant. Carl tur
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch ABC Stage 67?
- ABC Stage 67 is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of ABC Stage 67 are there?
- ABC Stage 67 has 1 season and 27 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of ABC Stage 67?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of ABC Stage 67. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on May 3, 1967.
- Who stars in ABC Stage 67?
- ABC Stage 67 stars Diahann Carroll, Lauren Bacall, Lee Grant, Laurence Olivier, Eddie Foy Jr..
