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Play for Today•Season 9•Episode 21

Don't Be Silly

8.0/10 · 54 votesJul 24, 197975 min

Ranked #2 of 20 in Season 9•+1.0 vs season avg

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A young wife tries to cope with her abusive husband.

Directed byKenneth Ives
Written byRachel Billington
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Don't Be Silly

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Episode Summary

"Don't Be Silly" is episode 21 of Play for Today season 9. It scored 8.0/10 from 54 votes, ranking #2 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Kenneth Ives and written by Rachel Billington, it aired on July 24, 1979.

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