Hoskins flashback: “Pennies from Heaven,” the critically...

Hoskins flashback: “Pennies from Heaven,” the critically admired 1977-78 BBC miniseries in which he starred, will air on KCET in July. The series--which contrasts the bright and cheery songs and dances of the Depression era with the grim life of a sheet music salesman--will air July 23, 24 and 26. Two episodes (running 75 minutes each) will air each night, from 9 to 11:30 p.m.

This is the program that inspired the 1981 Steve Martin feature film. Many reviewers liked the movie (which bombed commercially), but were near-unanimous in proclaiming the earlier Hoskins series superior.