The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is an 8+1⁄2-hour-long adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1839 novel, performed in two parts. Part 1 was 4 hours in length with one interval of 15 minutes. Part 2 was 4+1⁄2 hours in length with two intervals of 12 minutes. It was originally presented onstage over two evenings, or in its entirety from early afternoon with a dinner break. Later it was presented on television over four evenings. Best Play at the 36th Tony Awards, June 6, 1982 — hosted by Tony Randall at Imperial Theatre. Wiki link Wiki link