Sal Mineo promoting controversial play 'Fortune and Men's Eyes' on The Mike Douglas Show Circa 1969

Fortune and Men's Eyes is a 1967 play and 1971 film written by John Herbert about a young man's experience in prison, exploring themes of homosexuality and sexual slavery.

In 1969, the play was produced and directed by Sal Mineo at the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles. Don Johnson played the lead role of Smitty and Michael Greer played the role of Queenie, Smitty's cellmate. Mineo took the role of Rocky. This production garnered more critical approval, but included additional scenes which had not been approved by Herbert.

A film adaptation of Fortune and Men's Eyes was released in 1971. Directed by Harvey Hart, it starred Wendell Burton as Smitty, Michael Greer as Queenie, Danny Freedman as Mona, Hugh Webster as Rabbit and Zooey Hall as Rocky.
Freedman won the Canadian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 23rd Canadian Film Awards in 1971.

Also in this clip, are guest hosts Ozzie and Harriett Nelson.

* Harriet Nelson (formerly Hilliard; born Peggy Lou Snyder; July 18, 1909 – October 2, 1994) was an American singer and actress.Nelson is best known for her role on the sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

* Oswald George Nelson (March 20, 1906 – June 3, 1975) was an American actor, director, producer, screenwriter, musician, composer, conductor and bandleader. He originated and starred in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, a radio and television series with his wife Harriet and two sons David and Ricky Nelson.



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