The Mikado (1960)
Overview
In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko. Part of 'The Bell Telephone Hour' on NBC.
Cast
Martyn Green
Self / Host
Dennis King
The Mikado of Japan
Robert Rounseville
Nanki-Poo
Groucho Marx
Ko-Ko
Stanley Holloway
Pooh-Bah
Helen Traubel
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