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American Playhouse•Season 7•Episode 1

Strange Interlude, Part I

8.3/10 · 56 votesJan 13, 198884 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 7•+1.3 vs season avg

Spanning decades, Nina Leeds, deeply traumatized by the death of her fiancé during World War I, is unable to move past the unconsummated relationship, she embarks on a turbulent journey across different roles in her life (daughter, wife, mistress, and mother).

Directed byHerbert Wise

Written byRobert Enders

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Episode Summary

"Strange Interlude, Part I" is episode 1 of American Playhouse season 7. It scored 8.3/10 from 56 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Herbert Wise and written by Robert Enders, it aired on January 13, 1988.

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