The Phantom of the Open Hearth

The Phantom of the Open Hearth

6.8 | 1976-12-23 | Comedy Family Drama

This comedy/drama was written by Jean Shepherd, who appears at the beginning and the end and narrates it through voiceover. It tells the story of several events as they occur through the eyes of Ralph, a high-school-aged boy. Ralph is anticipating the upcoming prom and is working up the courage to invite Daphne Bigelow, a beautiful and popular student who does not seem aware of his existence.

Featured Crew

Fred Barzyk Director
David R. Loxton Director
Jean Shepherd Writer
Jean Shepherd Novel

Cast

David Elliott
David Elliott
Ralph Parker As A Boy
Barbara Bolton
Barbara Bolton
Mrs. Parker
James Broderick
James Broderick
Mr. Parker
David S. Howard
David S. Howard
Zudock (as David Howard)
Jean Shepherd
Jean Shepherd
Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
Michael Stein
Michael Stein
Steelmill Worker
Roberta Wallach
Roberta Wallach
Wanda Hickey

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