We'll Take Manhattan (1967 TV pilot)  We'll Take Manhattan is an American television comedy pilot episode that debuted on April 30, 1967. It only lasted one episode. It followed a young lawyer, Lucas Graystone, as he attempted to help a 140-year-old Native American and his tribe reclaim Manhattan. The show's title is a phrase from the famous Rodgers & Hart stage song "Manhattan", from the 1925 revue "Garrick Gaieties". It was introduced by comedic actor and vocal artist Sterling Holloway, and subsequently included in the repertoires of several famous singers.