Menasha the Magnificent
A summer replacement sitcom starring Menasha Skulnik.
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Menasha the Magnificent is an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from July 3, 1950, through September 11, 1950. The series starred Menasha Skulnik as a meek restaurant manager.
Critical response
A review of the July 3, 1950, episode in Variety stated that the writers "missed both the tragedy and the comedy" in crafting a tragicomic character, and deemed the script and performances "wan and cliched," resulting in "a tedious and trite half-hour." Harry MacArthur of The Sunday Star described Skulnik as "a highly talented Yiddish comedian" whose "wonderfully woeful countenance and his superb comedy timing and delivery are sometimes better than his material."
Did You Know?
- The show was a summer replacement for The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre.
- A pilot episode titled "The Magnificent Menasha" aired on February 20, 1950.
- The character Menasha was described as "a little fellow with a hop-like walk and a tragicomic mien."
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