The Mikado (1960)
In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko. Part of 'The Bell Telephone Hour' on NBC.
Director: Norman Campbell
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Martyn Green as Self / Host |
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Dennis King as The Mikado of Japan |
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Robert Rounseville as Nanki-Poo |
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Groucho Marx as Ko-Ko |
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Stanley Holloway as Pooh-Bah |
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Barbara Meister as Yum-Yum |
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Sharon Randall as Pitti-Sing |
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Melinda Marx as Peep-Bo |
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Helen Traubel as Katisha |
| Writing | William S. Gilbert | Writer |
| Sound | Arthur Sullivan | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Martyn Green | Adaptation |
| Directing | Norman Campbell | Director |
| Directing | Martyn Green | Stage Director |
| Production | Martyn Green | Producer |
