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General Electric Theater•Season 8•Episode 21

The Patsy

9.8/10 · 23 votesFeb 21, 196030 min

Ranked #1 of 2 in Season 8•+0.7 vs season avg

A black man who is maligned by his military peers. They play jokes on him to see his reaction; and he soon becomes "The Patsy" for their abusive entertainment. They lose all respect for him until they play their last "joke" on him; and through

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Miracle at the Opera

The Last Reunion

Hitler's Secret

Night Club

The Tallest Marine

The Day of the Hanging

Disaster

Signs of Love

Survival

The Last Dance

Platinum on the Rocks

Absalom, My Son

The House of Truth

Mr. O'Malley

Silhouette

Sarah's Laughter

R.S.V.P.

Lear vs. the Committeeman

They Like Me Fine

Early to Die

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The Story of Judith

The Book of Silence

So Deadly, So Evil

Do Not Disturb

The Web of Guilt

Mystery at Malibu

Aftermath

Adam's Apples

The Ugly Ducking

Don't You Remember?

At Your Service

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Episode Summary

"The Patsy" is episode 21 of General Electric Theater season 8. It scored 9.8/10 from 23 votes, ranking #1 of 2 episodes this season (season average 9.1). It aired on February 21, 1960.

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