American Playhouse The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket (Season 5, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

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American Playhouse

The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket (Season 5, Episode 1)

TV Episode | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A young boy is ridiculed by his school mates for his eccentric behavior and assertions that he can fly. Little do they know..... All parts are performed by adults in a stage-play type setting.

Director

Emile Ardolino

Writer

Peter Parnell (play) (screenplay)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Directors

Donna Isaacson | John S. Lyons (as John Lyons)

Production Designer

Douglas W. Schmidt

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 20, 1986

Release date

Jan 20, 1986 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 6 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 8 wins & 31 nominations

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Tim Daly Richard (as Timothy Daly) Richard (as Timothy Daly) See fewer	Basic (2003)
James Eckhouse Steven Steven See fewer	Junior (1994)
Elizabeth Franz Mrs. Rice Mrs. Rice See fewer	Sabrina (1995)
Tom Hulce Daniel Rocket Daniel Rocket See fewer	Amadeus (1984)
Jane Jones Judy Judy See fewer	Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
Valerie Mahaffey Alice Alice See fewer	Seabiscuit (2003)
Tom Robbins Jeffrey Jeffrey See fewer	Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993)
Katie C. Sparer Claudia Claudia See fewer	American Playhouse (1980)
Jesse R. Tendler Little Daniel (as Jesse Tendler) Little Daniel (as Jesse Tendler) See fewer	Leaving Circadia (2014)
Jodi Thelen Penny Penny See fewer	The Wedding Singer (1998)
Scott Waara Roger Roger See fewer	Beethoven's 2nd (1993)