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Play for Today•Season 7•Episode 9

The Kiss of Death

6.6/10 · 370 votesJan 11, 197775 min

Ranked #15 of 17 in Season 7•−0.7 vs season avg

A young man's chances at romance are thwarted by his own shyness.

Directed byMike Leigh

Written byMike Leigh

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Episode Summary

"The Kiss of Death" is episode 9 of Play for Today season 7. It scored 6.6/10 from 370 votes, ranking #15 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Mike Leigh and written by Mike Leigh, it aired on January 11, 1977.

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