The Greatest man in the world

Episode of Series “The American Short Story”. An adaptation of a James Thurber story featuring Brad Davis, Carol Kane and Howard da Silva. The first man to fly solo and non-stop around the world is an illiterate and incorrigible lout. Attempts by newsmen and high government officials to present him as a hero fail dismally. Teleplay by Jeff Wanshel. Suitable for secondary years 7-12.

Credits

Directed by
Ralph Rosenblum

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, description, catalog record
  2. Wikidata · Q123288263 ↗ — year, creator, country, credits