The Nutcracker

Christmas presentation of the CBS television series, Playhouse 90, featuring Tchaikovsky's ballet performed by the New York City Ballet, choreographed by George Balanchine, and conducted by Robert Irving.

• Ralph NelsonDirector
• Leo LermanWriter

• June LockhartSelf - Host
• Bonnie BedeliaClara
• George BalanchineDrosselmeyer
• Kenneth PetersenThe Mouse King
• Diana AdamsSugar Plum Fairy
• Allegra KentDewdrop
• Judith GreenMarzipan Shepherdess
• Arthur MitchellCoffee
• Barbara WalczakChocolate
• Roy TobiasChocolate
• Deni LamontTea
• Edward VillellaCandy Cane