Studio One The Spongers (Season 7, Episode 38)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Studio One

The Spongers (Season 7, Episode 38)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

An elderly man has lost touch with his son when he receives a surprise visit from his son and his wife who come for a visit. They find that a pair of parasitic drifters have moved in with the old man and are "sponging" off him.

Director

Paul Nickell

Writers

Fletcher Markle (creator) | James Yaffe

Producer

Felix Jackson

Composer

Vic Oliver

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Edit Released

Updated Jun 6, 1955

Release date

Jun 6, 1955 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 2 wins & 17 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 cast members

Name	Known for
Cyril Ritchard Monty Gavenhurst Monty Gavenhurst See fewer	Producers' Showcase (1954)
Ernest Truex Martin Bristol Martin Bristol See fewer	His Girl Friday (1940)
Alice Pearce Regina Gavenhurst Regina Gavenhurst See fewer	Bewitched (1964)
Murray Hamilton Joe Bristol Joe Bristol See fewer	Jaws (1975)
Judy Parrish Amy Bristol (as Judith Parrish) Amy Bristol (as Judith Parrish) See fewer	Barney Blake, Police Reporter (1948)
Carole Somers Margaret Margaret See fewer	Love Story (1954)
Paul Branson Self - Announcer (voice) Self - Announcer (voice) See fewer	Studio One (1948)
Betty Furness Self - Commercial Spokeswoman Self - Commercial Spokeswoman See fewer	Midshipman Jack (1933)