What is playhouse 90 alas babylon?

Playhouse 90 was a live television anthology series that aired on CBS from 1956 to 1960. "Alas, Babylon" was one of its most successful and well-known episodes, which aired on January 15, 1960. The episode was based on the novel of the same name by Pat Frank, which was published in 1959.

"Alas, Babylon" is a post-apocalyptic story set in a small Florida town after a nuclear war. The episode starred Dana Andrews as John R. Brinkley, a small-town lawyer who must navigate the challenges of survival in a world without electricity, running water, or modern technology. The episode was directed by John Frankenheimer and written by James Lee. It was highly praised for its realistic portrayal of a nuclear fallout disaster and its impact on ordinary people.

"Alas, Babylon" is considered a classic of both post-apocalyptic fiction and television drama. It helped establish Playhouse 90 as one of the best dramas on television in the late 1950s and early 1960s.