| "Billy Budd (TV play)" | |
|---|---|
| Ponds Theatre episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Series 24 |
| Directed by | George Roy Hill |
| Based on | stage play adaptaiton of Billy Budd |
| Original air date | March 10, 1955 |
Billy Budd is a 1955 American television play based on the novel Billy Budd by Herman Melville. It was directed by George Roy Hill. [1]
"I thought the producer did a whale of the job," wrote Hartford Courant. [2] The Washington Daily News called it "a memorable viewing adventure." [3] The San Francisco Chronicle called it "one of the best live dramas of the year." [4]