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General Laughter

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General Laughter

A young actress, troubled by career disappointments and her role as wife and mother, contemplates suicide. In a moment of relief, she discovers her mistake and laughs at her predicament. The arrival of the doorman and a phone call from her husband bring her back to reality, but she finds a new warmth in their relationship.

50m 21s · Mystery · Drama · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

Cast & Crew

Mandel KramerActor
Mercedes McCambridgeActor
Sam GrayActor
Himan BrownProducer
Elspeth EricWriter

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“General Laughter.” CBS Radio Mystery Theater. Radio broadcast, February 25, 1976. Radio Index. https://www.radioindex.org/series/cbs-radio-mystery-theater/episodes/general-laughter.

Frequently asked questions

When was “General Laughter” broadcast?“General Laughter” was broadcast on February 25, 1976 as an episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
What is “General Laughter” about?A young actress, troubled by career disappointments and her role as wife and mother, contemplates suicide. In a moment of relief, she discovers her mistake and laughs at her predicament. The arrival of the doorman and a phone call from her husband bring her back to reality, but she finds a new warmth in their relationship.
What radio series is “General Laughter” from?“General Laughter” is an episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
Who appeared in “General Laughter”?The cast includes Mandel Kramer, Mercedes McCambridge, and Sam Gray.
How long is “General Laughter”?The recording runs about 50 minutes.
Can I listen to “General Laughter”?Yes. Radio Index has a surviving sound recording of “General Laughter” available to stream.
What's the title of this episode?The title of this show is "General Laughter."
What's the title of this series?The title of this series is CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
When was this show broadcast?This show was broadcast on Wednesday, February 25, 1976 at 10:07PM on CBS Radio Network.
What time did this show air?This show aired at 10:07PM.
What network broadcast this show?This show was broadcast on CBS Radio Network.
What genre is this episode?The genre of this show is Mystery, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller.
What's the duration of this episode?The duration of this show is 50:21.
What decade is this episode from?This show is from the 1970s.