The General Motors Playwrights Theater (1991)

Name: The General Motors Playwrights Theater
Genre: Drama
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Lauren Bacall

Drama

The General Motors Playwrights Theater (originally airing from 1991 to 1993 on the A&E Network) was an anthology television series that broadcast hour-long adaptations of contemporary romance, mystery, adventure, and social-realist stage plays. Legendary actress Lauren Bacall served as the host. The series spotlighted prominent American writers and featured performances from notable actors of the era, such as Patrick Dempsey, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Anthony Edwards

IMDb rating: 6.7 (42 votes)
Episode average: 8.5 +1.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Lauren Bacall Self - Host

Seasons

Season 2 (1992)

8.50 avg 4 episodes 7.2 → 9.2 60 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Hale the Hero	7.2	6
2	Merry Christmas, Baby	8.5	8
3	Avenue Z Afternoon	9.1	8
4	I Remember You	9.2	6