American Playhouse — Season 1, Episode 1: The Shady Hill Kidnapping

Episode synopsis

John Cheever's comedy of a supposedly kidnapped 5-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.

About American Playhouse

American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2King of America
• E3Seguin
• E4Who Am I This Time?
• E5Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine
• E6Come Along With Me
• E7For colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf
• E8Echoes and Silences
• E9Fifth of July
• E10The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
• E11Pilgrim Farewell
• E12Northern Lights
• E13Medal of Honor Rag