An adaptation of Budd Schulberg's incendiary 1941 novel about the rise of an unscrupulous Hollywood producer. The production was divided into two parts and aired on NBC's Sunday Showcase.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Larry BlydenSammy Glick | Sammy Glick |
 John ForsytheAl Manheim | Al Manheim |
 Barbara RushKit Sargent | Kit Sargent |
 Dina MerrillLaurette Harrington | Laurette Harrington |
 Sidney BlackmerH.L. Harrington | H.L. Harrington |
 Norman FellSammy's Brother | Sammy's Brother |
| JJay LawrenceSheik Romero | Sheik Romero |
 Horace McMahonMike Crowley | Mike Crowley |
 Nelson OlmstedBen Osborne | Ben Osborne |
 David OpatoshuSidney Fineman | Sidney Fineman |
 William Post Jr.Lucky Westover | Lucky Westover |
 Milton SelzerJulian Blumberg | Julian Blumberg |
 Monique van VoorenZizi Molnari | Zizi Molnari |
 Earl WilsonEarl Wilson | Earl Wilson |