William Bendix, who plays Nick, originated the part of Krupp on the stage.
During the Broadway season of 1939-1940, the role of Harry was played by then-unknown Gene Kelly.
The original Broadway production of "The Time of Your Life " by William Saroyan opened on October 25, 1939 at the Booth Theater, ran for 185 performances, won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1940 and closed on April 6, 1940.