Daddy's Dyin' (Who's Got the Will?)
Del Shores
Opening Date:
October 18, 1991
Closing Date:
November 9, 1991
A feuding Texas family gathers around its ailing patriarch, and the question of inheritance brings old resentments and outrageous comedy to the surface.
Cast & Crew
CAST
Buford Turnover — David Earl Hodges
Mama Wheelis —
Sara Lee Turnover —
Orville Turnover —
Lurlene Turnover —
Evalita Turnover —
Harmony Rhodes —
Marlene Turnover —
Remaining cast members and character assignments have not yet been confirmed.
CREW
Director — Not yet confirmed
Additional production crew — Not yet documented
Production Notes
Production Details
Presented during CST’s eighth season. Del Shores’ Texas-set comedy-drama reunites four estranged siblings as their father declines following a disabling stroke. Arguments over his missing will expose old resentments, while humor and affection offer the possibility of reconciliation.
Press Coverage
The Oklahoman published an opening announcement on October 18, 1991, and a review titled “‘Daddy’s Dyin’…’ Fine Production” on October 30. Supplied research describes a favorable assessment of the production’s balance of comedy and family drama; the complete review remains to be checked.
Licensing
Currently licensed through Concord Theatricals as a Samuel French title.