The Bretts

The King Shall Not Die (1x1)

: 16, 1987

To manage his out-of-control bills and correspondence, Charles hires an attractive society lady as a secretary. Lydia accepts a role in the play that lacks a role for Charles. When Lydia learns of his new secretary, she moves out and threatens divorce. Since he has not been offered good roles, Charles stages a play that everyone else thinks is mediocre. Lydia's play is a hit, while Charles' doesn't even cover expenses - until a special visitor shows up.