Season 1 Episodes25
Crew2
Paul Bogart
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John Cheever
Writer
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7.8
The Shady Hill Kidnapping
7.8/10 · 22 votesJan 12, 198259 min
Ranked #4 of 17 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg
John Cheever's comedy of a supposedly kidnapped five-year-old boy. At first, the police aren't interested until a ransom note is discovered. Then the town goes into action to support the finding of Toby.
Directed byPaul Bogart
Written byJohn Cheever
Seasons13
Episode Summary
"The Shady Hill Kidnapping" is episode 1 of American Playhouse season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 22 votes, ranking #4 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Paul Bogart and written by John Cheever, it aired on January 12, 1982.