 On May 16, 1960, an abridged version of the musical was broadcast under the original title "archy & mehitabel" as part of the syndicated TV anthology series "Play of the Week" presented by David Susskind.The cast included Bracken, Tammy Grimes, and Jules Munshin.Bracken and Channing reunited to provide the voices for the Allied Artists animated feature film in 1971, "Shinbone Alley", directed by John David Wilson for Fine Arts Films.