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This unique play presents the afterlife as a steam bath, in which deadsouls continue to obsess about the same petty concerns that obsessed themin their lives, until they are cast into a dark void by God, the PuertoRican attendant (José Pérez). But new arrival Tandy (Bill Bixby) at firstrefuses to accept what's happened, and when he finally does, he pleads tobe allowed to return to his life. Steambath was controversial inits day for its obscene language (which was softened for this filmedversion, originally presented on PBS), its satirical take on religion, andsome brief nudity by bombshell Valerie Perrine. Today it's still veryentertaining, but mostly as a core sampling of the surprisinglyuncensored male attitudes from the dawn of the 1970s. Everyone gives asolid performance and Bixby's easy charm makes his self-centered charactersympathetic. --Bret Fetzer ... Read more

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By Percy MacKaye. In a 17th century Massachusetts town, a scarecrow is magically transformed into a man and charged with the mission of destroying true love. Spectacular performances by two-time OscarÂn a 17th century Massachusetts town, a scarecrow is magically transformed into a man and charged with the mission of destroying true love. Spectacular performances by two-time Oscar®-nominee Gene Wilder (Young Frankenstein, The Producers)and Tony® Award-winner Blythe Danner (Butterflies Are Free). Also starring Norman Lloyd and Will Geer (The Waltons). ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Wonderful
An adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Feathertop", this play brings to life all the elements of that short-story. I performed as "Polly" (alias "Rachel" in the play) & its wonderful to see it dramatized.

Scarecrow: A welcomed gem returns after 32 years...
What a pleasure to revisit this first-rate production after its 30 years in obscurity. Funny, serious and haunting "Scarecrow" is the colorful tale of a bewitched scarecrow, falsely disguised as the image of true love, and the awakening of his heart's desire to seek and claim his soul as his own.
This production is worth viewing just to enjoy Gene Wilder's compelling and earlier performances and he is joined by an impressive cast.
Pete Duel, as the real image of true love, provides important balance as the story's sole voice of truth and reason to Blythe Danner's spellbound maiden and Wilder's beguiling scarecrow. Will Geer as the central target of Norman Lloyd's Devil and his disciple, Nina Foch, are all perfection and terrific fun.

Oh my god!
I've been looking for this for years! I'm so happy that it's finally available! I saw the Scarecrow when I was a kid and it made a tremendous impression on me (it also made me cry buckets). Can't wait to order copies for everyone. Hope it's as good as I remember! Yay! ... Read more