whisper9509 I seen this play on HBO so many years ago and have been looking for it every since. I thought that this version of the movie was very hilarious. Bess Armstrong was very great in her role, as well as Richard Thomas. This was so much better than the movie done by Jane Fonda and Robert Redford. I can not believe it is not available for purchase. I wish I would have recorded it when it was on TV, to my great regret I did not. Do anyone have any idea where one might find this version either to rent or buy. Or have anyone heard if they (HBO or any other network) will air this again. So if anyone finds this play please advise the rest of us who is so desperately looking to see it again. Thanks!!!

Bernie_Potter I so love this production of my all time favorite play!!!!!!!!!!! Richard Thomas just shines as Paul Bratter. I wish I had a copy of this to watch at home over and over again! I think that nothing beats an actual stage production of any play or musical, you get a more intimate feel when you see something on stage, and that goes for this too. No filming on location, no changing of the scenes, though Neil Simon DID write the screenplay for the movie version of this, it's still better to see the actors be more open on stage. When you are on stage, your emotions and actions need to be larger than life, it's much more difficult than film, because you don't have any takes. I love acting so much, and this play has been a huge inspiration to me. Ever since I saw it for the first time in my high school drama class, it has remained my favorite play of all time. Thank you Neil Simon for bringing this wonderful script into our lives! :)

rekohl Having seen this version, the Redford/Fonda version and having read the play numerous times, I like the characterizations in the TV (Hallmark Hall of Fame)production. Richard Thomas and Hans Conreid were especially notable in their interpretations of their characters. I wish I could get a copy for my library. If anyone knows how I may obtain a copy of this production your input will be greatly appreciated.

Smartwoman This is the first version of "Barefoot in the Park" that I ever saw. I recently saw the Jane Fonda/Robert Redford version. It was okay, but I think that a live stage version, even one on television/video, adds a depth to the production which made this one of my absolutely favorite movies ever.Now if only I could find a video version of it!