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  2. Altered States - Wikipedia

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    Altered States is a 1980 American science fiction horror film directed by Ken Russell, and adapted by playwright and screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky from his 1978 novel of the same name. The novel and the film are based in part on John C. Lilly 's sensory deprivation research conducted in isolation tanks under the influence of psychoactive drugs ...

  3. Paddy Chayefsky - Wikipedia

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    Sidney Aaron "Paddy" Chayefsky (/ ˌ tʃ aɪ ˈ (j) ɛ f s k i /; January 29, 1923 – August 1, 1981) was an American playwright, screenwriter and novelist. He is the only person to have won three solo Academy Awards for writing both adapted and original screenplays.

  4. Altered State - Wikipedia

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    Altered States, a novel by Paddy Chayefsky; Altered States, a 1980 film based on the novel; See also. Altered level of consciousness This page was last edited on 16 ...

  5. Marty (The Philco Television Playhouse) - Wikipedia

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    Chayefsky delivered Act 3 one day later than expected, but still in time to give the cast and crew several days of rehearsal with the complete teleplay. Chayefsky's original title "Love Story" was deemed unacceptable by NBC, who requested the title be changed. Chayefsky's alternative title of "Marty" was used instead.

  6. The Catered Affair (Goodyear Television Playhouse) - Wikipedia

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    "The Catered Affair" was written by Paddy Chayefsky and was first shown on May 22, 1955. The cast included Pat Henning, Thelma Ritter, and J. Pat O'Malley. [1] The play was adapted into a 1956 feature film and 2008 stage musical. It was the last original TV play Chayefsky wrote. [2]

  7. Gideon (play) - Wikipedia

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    Gideon was a critical success. [1] A highly positive review appeared in the Chicago Tribune, where it was written that Chayefsky "has a knack for looking into the lives and personalities of common people and finding humor, pathos and even greatness."

  8. Category : Films with screenplays by Paddy Chayefsky

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  9. The Passion of Josef D. - Wikipedia

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    The Passion of Josef D is a play by Paddy Chayefsky based on the life of Josef Stalin. It only had a short run on Broadway in 1964 despite being directed by Chayefsky himself and featuring a cast including Luther Adler and Peter Falk. [1] This experience deterred Chayefsky from having his plays produced on Broadway for the rest of his career.