Fred Seibert has produced comedy programs.
Amphitryon is an English language comedy by John Dryden which is based on Moliere 's 1668 play of the same name which was in turn based on the story of the Greek mythological character Amphitryon as told by Plautus in his play from ca. 190-185 B.C. Dryden 's play , which focuses on themes of sexual morality and power , premiered in London in 1690 .. comedy. comedy. John Dryden. John Dryden. Moliere. Moliere. 1668 play of the same name. Amphitryon ( Moliere ). Amphitryon. Amphitryon. Plautus. Plautus. his play from ca. 190-185 B.C. Amphitryon ( Plautus play ). Notable innovations in Dryden 's adaptation compared to previous plays on Amphitryon included music by Henry Purcell and the character of Phaedra , who flirts with Sosia but is eventually won over by Mercury 's promises of wealth .. Amphitryon. Amphitryon. Henry Purcell. Henry Purcell. Phaedra. Phaedra ( mythology ). Although popular with the public , Dryden 's play was attacked by Jeremy Collier in his 1698 pamphlet entitled `` A Short View of the Immortality of the Stage '' for undermining social mores and attacking the political values of his day .. Jeremy Collier. Jeremy Collier. The work was later altered significantly by John Hawkesworth for a production in 1756 , with him removing what he considered the morally objectionable material .. John Hawkesworth. John Hawkesworth ( book editor )