However, because of writer Abe Burrows' troubles with the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), the Trustees of Columbia University vetoed the selection, and no Pulitzer for Drama was awarded that year.
Namun, karena masalah Burrow dengan House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), the Trustees of Columbia University, penyelenggara award tersebut, memveto pilihan tersebut, dan tidak ada pengharagaan Pulitzer for Drama tahun itu.