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Patterns is the name of a live dramatic television show and later movie written by Rod Serling.

In its initial incarnation as the January 15, 1955 installment of the Kraft Television Hour Patterns starred Everett Sloane, Ed Begley and Richard Kiley as up-and-coming executive Fred Staples in a celebrated script that tore apart the dynamics of the business world and earned Serling his first of what would become six Emmys for dramatic writing. Popular and critical response was overwhelmingly in favor of a repeat, and as the original production was a live performance that had not been captured on tape, Patterns was re-performed in its entirety on February 9, 1955 - an unprecedented event. This second performance was captured on kinescope and is available, though difficult to find, on tape.

On March 27, 1956 a feature-length film version of Patterns debuted featuring an expanded script by Serling and Van Heflin in the role of Fred Staples.

Critical Response

:"Nothing in months has excited the television industry as much as the Kraft Television Theatre's production of "Patterns," an original play by Rod Serling. The enthusiasm is justified. In writing, acting and direction, "Patterns" will stand as one of the high points in the TV medium's evolution."

New York Times review, January 17, 1955.

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