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The 1978 television film 'Uncommon Women and Others' was based on a novel written by Wendy Wasserstein.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that the 1978 television film was an adaptation of an original play, not a novel, written by Wendy Wasserstein.
Wendy Wasserstein wrote the screenplay for the 1978 television adaptation of 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Answer: True
Wendy Wasserstein is credited with writing both the original play and the teleplay for the 1978 television adaptation.
Mount Holyoke College is mentioned as the alma mater of the playwright, Wendy Wasserstein.
Answer: True
The text explicitly states that Mount Holyoke College is the alma mater of Wendy Wasserstein, the playwright.
The infobox credits Steven Robman as the creator of 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Answer: False
The infobox credits Wendy Wasserstein as the creator of 'Uncommon Women and Others,' not Steven Robman, who is listed as the director.
Who wrote both the original play and the teleplay for 'Uncommon Women and Others'?
Answer: Wendy Wasserstein
Wendy Wasserstein is credited with authoring both the original play and the subsequent teleplay for the 1978 television adaptation.
What is the relationship between the 1978 television film and the original play?
Answer: The film is an adaptation of the play.
The 1978 television film 'Uncommon Women and Others' is an adaptation of the original play of the same name, both written by Wendy Wasserstein.
'Uncommon Women and Others' was originally broadcast on the commercial television network ABC.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that 'Uncommon Women and Others' was originally broadcast on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service), not ABC.
The television film 'Uncommon Women and Others' premiered in May 1978.
Answer: True
The television film 'Uncommon Women and Others' premiered in May 1978.
Steven Robman directed the original 1977 Off-Broadway production of 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Answer: False
While Steven Robman directed the 1978 television film adaptation, the provided source material does not state he directed the original 1977 Off-Broadway production.
The infobox for 'Uncommon Women and Others' lists the original network as HBO.
Answer: False
The infobox and supporting information indicate that 'Uncommon Women and Others' was originally broadcast on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service), not HBO.
What is the full title of the 1978 television film based on Wendy Wasserstein's play?
Answer: Uncommon Women and Others
The full title of the 1978 television film adaptation of Wendy Wasserstein's play is 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
On which network was 'Uncommon Women and Others' originally broadcast?
Answer: PBS (Public Broadcasting Service)
The television film 'Uncommon Women and Others' was originally broadcast on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
What series was 'Uncommon Women and Others' a part of when broadcast on PBS?
Answer: Great Performances
When broadcast on PBS, 'Uncommon Women and Others' was part of the 'Great Performances' series, which is known for its high-quality cultural programming.
What specific type of production was 'Uncommon Women and Others' released as in 1978?
Answer: A made-for-television film
In 1978, 'Uncommon Women and Others' was released as a made-for-television film.
The film 'Uncommon Women and Others' was released in what year?
Answer: 1978
The television film 'Uncommon Women and Others' was released in the year 1978.
All actors who performed in the 1977 Off-Broadway debut of 'Uncommon Women and Others' reprised their roles in the 1978 television film.
Answer: False
The source indicates that while most actors reprised their roles, Glenn Close was replaced by Meryl Streep in the 1978 television film adaptation.
Meryl Streep played the role of Glenn Close in the 1978 television adaptation.
Answer: False
Meryl Streep replaced Glenn Close in the television adaptation, taking on the role of Leilah. Glenn Close originated a different role in the 1977 Off-Broadway production.
Meryl Streep, Swoosie Kurtz, and Jill Eikenberry are listed as starring in 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Answer: True
The infobox confirms that Meryl Streep, Swoosie Kurtz, and Jill Eikenberry are listed as starring in 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Swoosie Kurtz played the role of Rita Altabel.
Answer: True
Swoosie Kurtz played the role of Rita Altabel in the film 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Jill Eikenberry portrayed the character Kate Quin.
Answer: True
Jill Eikenberry portrayed the character Kate Quin in 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Ann McDonough portrayed the character Samantha Stewart.
Answer: True
Ann McDonough portrayed the character Samantha Stewart in the film 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Alma Cuervo played the character Holly Kaplan.
Answer: True
Alma Cuervo played the character Holly Kaplan in 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Cynthia Herman was cast as Susie Friend.
Answer: True
Cynthia Herman was cast in the role of Susie Friend in 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Anna Levine played the character Muffet DiNicola.
Answer: False
According to the provided information, Anna Levine portrayed the character Carter, while Ellen Parker was cast as Muffet DiNicola.
Alexander Scourby provided the voice for the Narrator.
Answer: True
Alexander Scourby provided the voice for the Narrator in the film 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Which actress replaced Glenn Close in the 1978 television film adaptation?
Answer: Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep replaced Glenn Close in the role of Leilah for the 1978 television film adaptation.
Which of the following actresses is NOT listed as starring in 'Uncommon Women and Others' according to the infobox?
Answer: Glenn Close
While Glenn Close was part of the original stage production, Meryl Streep replaced her in the 1978 television film. Therefore, Glenn Close is not listed as starring in the film adaptation.
Which character was voiced by Alexander Scourby?
Answer: The Narrator
Alexander Scourby provided the voice for the Narrator in the film 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Which character was portrayed by Jill Eikenberry?
Answer: Kate Quin
Jill Eikenberry portrayed the character Kate Quin in 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Which actress played Mrs. Plumm in the production?
Answer: Josephine Nicholas
The character Mrs. Plumm was portrayed by Josephine Nicholas in 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
The narrative of 'Uncommon Women and Others' primarily takes place during a reunion lunch of Mount Holyoke College alumnae in 1978.
Answer: True
The present-day narrative of the film centers on a lunch meeting of Mount Holyoke College alumnae in 1978, serving as a framing device for the flashbacks.
The structure of 'Uncommon Women and Others' relies solely on linear storytelling from the present day.
Answer: False
The narrative structure of 'Uncommon Women and Others' is not solely linear; it incorporates a series of flashbacks to the characters' senior year.
During the flashbacks, the characters in 'Uncommon Women and Others' are shown exploring their identities during their senior year.
Answer: True
The flashbacks depict the characters, primarily seven seniors and one freshman, during their senior year as they explore their identities and engage in self-discovery.
The self-discovery journey of the characters in 'Uncommon Women and Others' occurs independently of any major social movements.
Answer: False
The self-discovery journey of the characters is explicitly linked to the context of second-wave feminism, a significant social movement of the era.
The film 'Uncommon Women and Others' is set during the height of the Vietnam War protests.
Answer: False
The film's narrative is framed by a 1978 reunion lunch, with flashbacks to the 1972-1973 school year. While set against the backdrop of second-wave feminism, the primary focus is not the Vietnam War protests.
What event brings the alumnae characters together in the present-day narrative of the film?
Answer: A lunch meeting
The present-day narrative of the film is framed by a lunch meeting attended by alumnae of Mount Holyoke College.
What is the primary theme the characters are exploring during the flashbacks to their senior year?
Answer: Discovering themselves
During the flashbacks to their senior year, the characters are primarily engaged in the process of self-discovery.
In which decade was the period depicted in the flashbacks of 'Uncommon Women and Others' set?
Answer: 1970s
The flashbacks in 'Uncommon Women and Others' depict the characters during the 1972-1973 academic year, placing the period firmly within the 1970s.
How many seniors are primarily depicted during the flashbacks in 'Uncommon Women and Others'?
Answer: Seven
The flashbacks primarily depict seven senior students and one freshman student at Mount Holyoke College.
The structure of the play involves looking back at which specific school year?
Answer: 1972-1973
The narrative structure of the play involves flashbacks that revisit the 1972-1973 academic year.
The publication 'The Heidi Chronicles, Uncommon Women and Others, & Isnt It Romantic' by Wendy Wasserstein was published in 1990.
Answer: True
The collected works featuring 'Uncommon Women and Others' by Wendy Wasserstein, titled 'The Heidi Chronicles, Uncommon Women and Others, & Isnt It Romantic,' were published in 1990.
An external link is provided for 'Uncommon Women and Others' that leads to a professional critical review.
Answer: True
An external link is available, providing a film review for 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
IMDb, a film database, does not contain an entry for 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
Answer: False
The source material confirms that 'Uncommon Women and Others' has an entry in the Internet Movie Database (IMDb).
The metadata indicates the article about 'Uncommon Women and Others' is a comprehensive overview of the film's critical reception.
Answer: False
The metadata indicates the article is classified as a 'stub,' suggesting it is a foundational piece of information that could benefit from further expansion with more details.
Which database is mentioned as having an entry for 'Uncommon Women and Others'?
Answer: The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
The Internet Movie Database (IMDb), a prominent film and television database, is mentioned as containing an entry for 'Uncommon Women and Others'.
What is the publication year mentioned for the collected works including 'Uncommon Women and Others' by Wendy Wasserstein?
Answer: 1990
The collected works featuring 'Uncommon Women and Others' by Wendy Wasserstein, titled 'The Heidi Chronicles, Uncommon Women and Others, & Isnt It Romantic,' were published in 1990.