Let's Face It

1954 Television Production


Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Original Book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields
Adapted for television by Edmund Hartmann

Broadcast by NBC-TV on November 21, 1954 on The Colgate Comedy Hour
Staged and Produced by Robert L. Welch
Directed by Sid Smith
Musical Director: Leith Stevens
Songs adapted by Jack Brooks
Choreographed by Al White, Jr.
Production Designed by Furth Ullman


Cast

Bert Lahr (Frankie Burns / Aunt Pamela Burns), Vivian Blaine (Winnie Potter), Gene Nelson (Jerry Walker), Betty Furness (Maggie Watson), Jimmy Gleason (Sgt. Humphrey Wiggins), Virginia Gibson (Muriel), Ann Staunton (Cornelia), Robert Strauss (Eddie), Gloria Jean (Nancy), Pat Horn (Jean), Barry Kelley (Julian), and Larry Blake (Judge)


Musical Numbers

  • "It's De-lovely" - Winnie Potter [from Red, Hot and Blue]
  • "You Irritate Me So" - Jerry Walker
  • "Ev'rything I Love" - Jerry and Winnie
  • "I've Got You Under My Skin" - Winnie [from Born to Dance]
  • "Ev'rything I Love" (reprise) - Jerry
  • "Ace in the Hole" - Winnie
  • "I've Got You Under My Skin" (reprise) - Winnie
  • "Ev'rything I Love" (Finale) - Company


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