The American Short Story

The American Short Story is an American television anthology series produced by Learning in Focus and Sea Cliff Productions for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). It consisted of adaptations of short stories by both classic and contemporary American writers.[1]

Robert Geller was the Executive Producer. Directors included Lamont Johnson, John Korty, Joan Micklin Silver, Ján Kadár, and Randa Haines. The series was hosted by Henry Fonda and Colleen Dewhurst. A total of 17 episodes aired on PBS from 1974 to 1980.

Episodes
YearEpisode TitleAuthorDirectorCast
1974The Music SchoolJohn UpdikeJohn KortyRon Weyand, Colleen Dewhurst[2]
1974Parker Adderson, PhilosopherAmbrose BierceArthur BarronDouglass Watson, Harris Yulin, Darren O'Connor[3]
1975The Jolly CornerHenry JamesArthur BarronSalome Jens, Fritz Weaver[4]
1976Almos' a ManRichard WrightStan LathanLeVar Burton, Madge Sinclair[5]
1976Bernice Bobs Her HairF. Scott FitzgeraldJoan Micklin SilverShelley Duvall, Veronica Cartwright, Henry Fonda[6]
1977I'm a FoolSherwood AndersonNoel BlackRon Howard, Amy Irving, Henry Fonda[7]
1977The Displaced PersonFlannery O'ConnorGlenn JordanIrene Worth, Samuel L. Jackson, Henry Fonda[8]
1977The Blue HotelStephen CraneJan KadarDavid Warner, James Keach, Henry Fonda[9]
1977Soldier's HomeErnest HemingwayRobert YoungRichard Backus, Nancy Marchand, Henry Fonda[10]
1980The Golden HoneymoonRing LardnerNoel BlackJames Whitmore, Teresa Wright, Henry Fonda[11]
1980Paul's CaseWilla CatherLamont JohnsonEric Roberts, Lindsay Crouse[12]
1980The Man That Corrupted HadleyburgMark TwainRalph RosenblumRobert Preston, Tom Aldredge[13]
1980Barn BurningWilliam FaulknerPeter WernerTommy Lee Jones, Diane Kagan, Henry Fonda[14]
1980Rappaccini's DaughterNathaniel HawthorneDeszo MagyarKristoffer Tabori, Kathleen Beller, Henry Fonda[15]
1980The Sky is GrayErnest J. GainesStan LathanOlivia Cole, Cleavon Little[16]
1980The Jilting of Granny WeatherallKatherine Anne PorterRanda HainesGeraldine Fitzgerald, Lois Smith[17]
1980The Greatest Man in the WorldJames ThurberRalph RosenblumBrad Davis, Carol Kane[18]

References
  1. http://www.montereymedia.com/literature/shortstories/assc_dvd_10_pack.html
  2. "The Music School (TV Movie 1974)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  3. "Parker Anderson, Philosopher (TV Movie 1974)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  4. "The Jolly Corner (TV Movie 1975)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  5. "Almos' a Man (TV Movie 1976)". Internet Movie Database. 5 April 1976. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  6. "Bernice Bobs Her Hair (TV Movie 1976)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  7. "I'm a Fool (TV Movie 1977)". Internet Movie Database. 5 April 1977. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  8. "The Displaced Person (TV Movie 1977)". Internet Movie Database. 12 April 1977. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  9. "The Blue Hotel (TV Movie 1977)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  10. "Soldier's Home (TV Movie 1977)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  11. "The Golden Honeymoon (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 4 February 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  12. "Paul's Case (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 11 February 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  13. "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 17 March 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  14. "Barn Burning (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 17 March 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  15. "Rappaccini's Daughter (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 4 October 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  16. "The Sky Is Gray (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  17. "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  18. "The Greatest Man in the World (TV Movie 1980)". Internet Movie Database. 9 June 1983. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  • The American Short Story Volume One, edited by Calvin Skaggs, published by Dell Publishing (1977) ISBN 0-440-30294-3
  • The American Short Story Volume Two, edited by Calvin Skaggs, published by Dell Publishing (1980) ISBN 0-440-30297-8
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