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American Playhouse•Season 3•Episode 8

The Gin Game

Mar 6, 198460 min

Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey reside at a nursing home, and they strike up an acquaintance. Neither seems to have any other friends, and they start to enjoy each other's company. Weller offers to teach Fonsia how to play gin rummy, and engage in lengthy

Directed byTerry Hughes

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Episode Summary

"The Gin Game" is episode 8 of American Playhouse season 3. Directed by Terry Hughes, it aired on March 6, 1984.

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