''Break Up'' is a musical comedy special which aired on ABC in 1973. Directed by

Jerry Paris William Gerald Paris (July 25, 1925 – March 31, 1986) was an American actor and director best known for playing Jerry Helper, the dentist and next-door neighbor of Rob and Laura Petrie, on ''The Dick Van Dyke Show'', and for directing the majo ...

and produced by Charles W. Fries and Alan Sacks, the cast included

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, Jack Collins,

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, Anthony Holland,

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, Billy Sands, and

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. The special consisted of three sketches which were written by Dee Caruso,

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, and Don Van Atta. The show ended with the entire cast singing "

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" from the 1959 musical ''

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'' with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Sketches

*"Dressing Room Interruptions" the performing Hertz Brothers receive terrible news just before the show begins. *"Mr. Acropolis" A group of theater performers uses crazy devices to earn the sympathy of a jaded theater owner. *"Ginsberg" A Charlie Chan with a Yiddish accent rescues a damsel in distress as comedy ensues.

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