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Historic Photo Gallery · 1955 to 1968

1961

A Shot in the Dark opened in October 1961. The show featured a notable cast including Walter Matthau, Julie Harris, and William Shatner. Matthau was a late addition to the cast, only brought in to the production after actor Donald Cook died during earlier tryouts. Matthau went on to win a Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor for his acclaimed performance. William Shatner went on to fame in Star Trek and Boston Legal.

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