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Actually, a bit of a comparison of audition shows that went longer than intended, but check out the side by side scenes to see which version you like. The original pick for playing Connie Brooks was not a shoe in for Eve Arden. Ahead of her were Shirley Booth, the original pick, and Lucille Ball, who had other commitments, and couldn’t be in an audition. When Eve Arden put in her performance, there were other changes in actors, and even script writers.
To give a look at the final cast, we fast forward several months to feature episode 24, Student Government Day. Enjoy all the polishes with a cast and crew who seem to have it all together, and portray a crazy day of the life of our favorite English teacher… Miss Brooks.
Just what is the student government day all about? High School students get the chance to run the city government and various services in town.
For the show, with all the added comparison and comments, do a search in my site search box to be sure you locate it.
Let me know what you think of today’s show, or what you think of the possibility of whether Shirley Booth might have been able to be as successful with the role.
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