Gilbert Pearlman

A widowed theatre director moves to a small Connecticut town where he gets involved in solving the murder of a millionaire, who was the most despised man in town.

A lonely farmer takes in a pregnant woman and looks after her. After she gives birth, tragedy strikes.

In 1938, Jewish-rights activist Emma Sachs is targeted by the Nazis. When she dies, foul play is suspected. But was it the Nazis, or was it someone else? Det. Tony Rossini investigates, along with Larry "Cash" Carter, a theatre director connected to Mrs. Sachs and her family.

American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.