TV Graffiti

Five rare treasures from television's Golden Age are presented in this program starring some of the small screen's greatest talents. First, Jackie Gleason lived "The Life of Riley" in this pilot episode for the 1949-50 series. Next, Hattie McDaniel appears as "Beulah" in an unaired episode of the 1950-53 domestic sitcom. Then, a pre-"Flintstones" Alan Reed appears in the flesh in an episode of "Duffy's Tavern" (1954). Dwayne Hickman joins future "Dobie Gillis" co-star Sheila James in an episode of the 1950-55 comedy "The Stu Erwin Show." Finally, a memorable installment of "The Jack Benny Program" boasts guest stars Kirk Douglas, Fred MacMurray and others. 160 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; bonus footage; interview; TV spots.