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The Lesson
TV Episode | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Eugene Ionesco's absurdist play The Lesson tells the story of a mercurial, impatient professor and his devoted maid who fears for her employer's well-being. When the professor becomes annoyed with his female pupil, tolerances are pushed ...See moreEugene Ionesco's absurdist play The Lesson tells the story of a mercurial, impatient professor and his devoted maid who fears for her employer's well-being. When the professor becomes annoyed with his female pupil, tolerances are pushed their limit and a shocking act of violence occurs. Written by Skip Eastport See less
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Director
Glenn Jordan
Writer
Eugène Ionesco (play)
Producer
Glenn Jordan
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 17, 1966
Release date
Oct 17, 1966 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
2 wins & 2 nominations

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Penny Fuller
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Fred Gwynne
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Elsa Raven
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