Matinee Theater

Matinee Theater

Ended First aired 31/Oct/1955 United States English 3 season(s) 575 episode(s)
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Matinee Theater is an American anthology series that aired on NBC during the Golden Age of Television, from 1955 to 1958. The series, which ran daily in the afternoon, was frequently live. It was produced by Albert McCleery, Darrell Ross, George Cahan and Frank Price with executive producer George Lowther. McCleery had previously produced the live series Cameo Theatre which introduced to television the concept of theater-in-the-round, TV plays staged with minimal sets.

Jim Buckley of the Pewter Plough Playhouse recalled:

When Al McCleery got back to the States, he originated a most ambitious theatrical TV series for NBC called Matinee Theater: to televise five different stage plays per week live, airing around noon in order to promote color TV to the American housewife as she labored over her ironing. Al was the producer. He hired five directors and five art directors. Richard Bennett, one of our first early presidents of the Pewter Plough Corporation, was one of the directors and I was one of the art directors and, as soon as we were through televising one play, we had lunch and then met to plan next week’s show. That was over 50 years ago, and I’m trying to think; I believe the TV art director is his own set decorator —yes, of course! It had to be, since one of McCleery’s chief claims to favor with the producers was his elimination of the setting per se and simply decorating the scene with a minimum of props. It took a bit of ingenuity.
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Season 3 · Season 3
136 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Oct/1957
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S3E11
The Weak and the Strong
Air date: 29/Oct/1957 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The year is 1962, and it is known that Russia is planning a full-scale nuclear attack against the U. S and Canada. In a desperate last-minute effort to avert war, the president makes plans to fly to Russia to meet directly with the Russian leaders. - Tv Guide

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The year is 1962, and it is known that Russia is planning a full-scale nuclear attack against the U. S and Canada. In a desperate last-minute effort to avert war, the president makes plans to fly to Russia to meet directly with the Russian leaders. - Tv Guide

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S3E10
The Last Stop
Air date: 28/Oct/1957 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Dr. Austin Sloper had always hoped that his daughter Catherine would grow into as charming and brilliant as woman as her mother had been. But Catherine grew up to be a very ordinary woman. - Tv Guide

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Dr. Austin Sloper had always hoped that his daughter Catherine would grow into as charming and brilliant as woman as her mother had been. But Catherine grew up to be a very ordinary woman. - Tv Guide

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S3E8
The Glass Hill
Air date: 24/Oct/1957 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Marcia Miller has inherited her successful mother's talent for fashion designing. But Marcia has decided she doesn't want to follow in her mother's footsteps. - Tv Guide

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Marcia Miller has inherited her successful mother's talent for fashion designing. But Marcia has decided she doesn't want to follow in her mother's footsteps. - Tv Guide

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S3E6
Run for the Money
Air date: 22/Oct/1957 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Recently promoted, a young man is offered help in learning his new duties. The offer comes from a young-lady collegue, whose real motive is to break up his marriage.

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Recently promoted, a young man is offered help in learning his new duties. The offer comes from a young-lady collegue, whose real motive is to break up his marriage.

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S3E5
Sing for Me
Air date: 21/Oct/1957 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Gomer, a beautiful young girl is blamed by townspeople for the suicide of one of their men. They are about to kill her when Hosea saves her life. The young prophet falls in love with Gomer, grateful to Hosea, promises to become his wife. - Tv Guide

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Gomer, a beautiful young girl is blamed by townspeople for the suicide of one of their men. They are about to kill her when Hosea saves her life. The young prophet falls in love with Gomer, grateful to Hosea, promises to become his wife. - Tv Guide

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S3E4
Almost Any Man Will Do
Air date: 18/Oct/1957 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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After years of carrying the responsibilities of two jobs, Mitchell Dayton has a nervous breakdown. He moves his family to Florida where he takes a job in a gas station. One afternoon he is knocked unconscious, and when he awakens he is hundreds of miles away from home with no money, no identification, and suffers from amnesia. - Tv Guide

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After years of carrying the responsibilities of two jobs, Mitchell Dayton has a nervous breakdown. He moves his family to Florida where he takes a job in a gas station. One afternoon he is knocked unconscious, and when he awakens he is hundreds of miles away from home with no money, no identification, and suffers from amnesia. - Tv Guide

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S3E2
Villa of the Angels
Air date: 16/Oct/1957 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Frank Wilson is bringing his boss home for dinner and is anxious to make a good impression. He asks his wife Jane to try not to be so shy and tells her she must learn to be more decisive. During the day a strange young man comes to the house posing as a magazine salesman. Jane feels that this a good opportunity to practice being forceful.- Tv Guide

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Frank Wilson is bringing his boss home for dinner and is anxious to make a good impression. He asks his wife Jane to try not to be so shy and tells her she must learn to be more decisive. During the day a strange young man comes to the house posing as a magazine salesman. Jane feels that this a good opportunity to practice being forceful.- Tv Guide

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S3E1
Father Come Home
Air date: 15/Oct/1957 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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In a small town, enraged townsfolk refuse to believe the tale of a stranger. He claims that the man they believe committed a murder was miles away at the time of the killing.

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In a small town, enraged townsfolk refuse to believe the tale of a stranger. He claims that the man they believe committed a murder was miles away at the time of the killing.

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Season 2 · Season 2
240 episode(s) · Air date: 27/Aug/1956
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S2E15
Mad Money
Air date: 19/Sep/1956 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Harry Parker, a man who has spent his entire life traveling with carivals learns that the granddaughter of a woman he had once loved lives in the small town where the carnival has stopped. The girl's finance comes to play the shell game with the money the couple have saved for their wedding. - Tv Guide

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Harry Parker, a man who has spent his entire life traveling with carivals learns that the granddaughter of a woman he had once loved lives in the small town where the carnival has stopped. The girl's finance comes to play the shell game with the money the couple have saved for their wedding. - Tv Guide

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S2E14
The Marriage Royal
Air date: 14/Sep/1956 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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""A young girl's boy friend is appalled at the way she plays on people's emotions for monetary rewards. She tries to make him understand that her meager salary will not support her aunt, her uncle and herself. When a rich old man comes to their small village, the girl goes immediately to strike up another friendship""--TV guide.

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""A young girl's boy friend is appalled at the way she plays on people's emotions for monetary rewards. She tries to make him understand that her meager salary will not support her aunt, her uncle and herself. When a rich old man comes to their small village, the girl goes immediately to strike up another friendship""--TV guide.

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S2E13
A Question of Balance
Air date: 13/Sep/1956 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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In 1874 a former New York city policeman walks all the way to Texas to claim a ranch left to him by a relative. He finds that he is unwelcome.

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In 1874 a former New York city policeman walks all the way to Texas to claim a ranch left to him by a relative. He finds that he is unwelcome.

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S2E12
I Like It Here
Air date: 12/Sep/1956 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The child star of a TV show has her father convinced she is capable only of angelic behavior. But when the father falls in love with a script girl and decides to marry her, his daughter attempts to cause trouble. - Tv Guide

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The child star of a TV show has her father convinced she is capable only of angelic behavior. But when the father falls in love with a script girl and decides to marry her, his daughter attempts to cause trouble. - Tv Guide

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S2E6
Ladies' Maid Bell
Air date: 04/Sep/1956 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A teenage daughter tries to effect a reconciliation between her divorced parents. The father is a famous author who has never had time for his family.

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A teenage daughter tries to effect a reconciliation between her divorced parents. The father is a famous author who has never had time for his family.

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S2E4
September Tide
Air date: 31/Aug/1956 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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the story of the romance of Jennie Jerome, an American girl, who fell in love with the son of the Duke of Marlborough, Lord Randolph Churchill. Against the wishes of their parents, the young sweethearts plan to marry. Based on the biography by Anita Leslie of the parents of Sir Winston Churchill.

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the story of the romance of Jennie Jerome, an American girl, who fell in love with the son of the Duke of Marlborough, Lord Randolph Churchill. Against the wishes of their parents, the young sweethearts plan to marry. Based on the biography by Anita Leslie of the parents of Sir Winston Churchill.

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S2E2
Yankee Doodler
Air date: 29/Aug/1956 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Halvard Solness a brilliant architect and builder, becomes moody and afraid of life as he grows old. Hilda a girl who represents the younger generation comes into his life at this point and inspires him to change his attitude.

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Halvard Solness a brilliant architect and builder, becomes moody and afraid of life as he grows old. Hilda a girl who represents the younger generation comes into his life at this point and inspires him to change his attitude.

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S2E1
The House Off Fifth Avenue
Air date: 27/Aug/1956 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A well-known woman mystery writer believes she has found the way to commit the perfect murder. Unknown to her, a greedy nephew, who stands to inherit her money, plans to make her the victim of her own ingenuity.

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A well-known woman mystery writer believes she has found the way to commit the perfect murder. Unknown to her, a greedy nephew, who stands to inherit her money, plans to make her the victim of her own ingenuity.

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Season 1 · Season 1
199 episode(s) · Air date: 31/Oct/1955
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S1E189
Letter of Introduction
Air date: 26/Jul/1956 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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An American divorcee, transplanted to Paris, receives a letter stating that she is about to be visited by a young man who doesn't know she is his mother.

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An American divorcee, transplanted to Paris, receives a letter stating that she is about to be visited by a young man who doesn't know she is his mother.

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S1E46
Yesterday is Gone
Air date: 04/Jan/1956 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A wealthy industrialist offers to revive the dwindling industry in a small town. In his ruthless business dealings he threatens to ruin the town banker. The other prominent citizens are forced to choose between the banker and the industry the town needs so badly.- TV GUIDE

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A wealthy industrialist offers to revive the dwindling industry in a small town. In his ruthless business dealings he threatens to ruin the town banker. The other prominent citizens are forced to choose between the banker and the industry the town needs so badly.- TV GUIDE

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S1E43
Little Girls Grow Up
Air date: 29/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A young man is trying to keep up pretenses even though the business he inherited from his father is failing. He is furious when a practical joker at the alumni reunion asks him if he needs a job. -NBC

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A young man is trying to keep up pretenses even though the business he inherited from his father is failing. He is furious when a practical joker at the alumni reunion asks him if he needs a job. -NBC

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S1E38
Santa is No Saint
Air date: 22/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The fifth wealthiest woman in the world hires detectives to trail her fifth husband and ensure his faithfulness. The husband decides to regain his freedom by arranging his own ""death.""-Tv Guide

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The fifth wealthiest woman in the world hires detectives to trail her fifth husband and ensure his faithfulness. The husband decides to regain his freedom by arranging his own ""death.""-Tv Guide

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S1E37
Gallin: All-American
Air date: 21/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The idyllic existence of an American college professor, who has moved with his second wife and two children to Mexico, is menaced by the sudden appearance of his first wife, who is determined to win him back.

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The idyllic existence of an American college professor, who has moved with his second wife and two children to Mexico, is menaced by the sudden appearance of his first wife, who is determined to win him back.

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S1E36
Technique
Air date: 20/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A governess, in love with the father of her charge, is dismayed when she learns the widower is unaware of her feelings and plans to marry another woman. In her bitter disappointment, the governess turns the young boy against his prospective stepmother in an effort to prevent the marriage from taking place.

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A governess, in love with the father of her charge, is dismayed when she learns the widower is unaware of her feelings and plans to marry another woman. In her bitter disappointment, the governess turns the young boy against his prospective stepmother in an effort to prevent the marriage from taking place.

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S1E35
Coming of Age
Air date: 19/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A young English couple decide that they will live with the groom's aged mother after the wedding. When the bride puts up her house for sale, her five brothers and sisters, whom she has not seen for years, descend upon her from all corners of the British Isles to try to prevent the sale.

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A young English couple decide that they will live with the groom's aged mother after the wedding. When the bride puts up her house for sale, her five brothers and sisters, whom she has not seen for years, descend upon her from all corners of the British Isles to try to prevent the sale.

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S1E34
See You on Sunday
Air date: 16/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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When a confirmed bachelor who owns a restaurant tries to sell his special recipe for a salad dressing, he gets involved with a beautiful girl FBI agent.

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When a confirmed bachelor who owns a restaurant tries to sell his special recipe for a salad dressing, he gets involved with a beautiful girl FBI agent.

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S1E33
Sins of the Fathers
Air date: 15/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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This is the well-known story of Biblical times about Ruth, whose devotion to her mother-in-law tkes her into a new land among strangers.

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This is the well-known story of Biblical times about Ruth, whose devotion to her mother-in-law tkes her into a new land among strangers.

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S1E31
The Milwaukee Rocket
Air date: 13/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A young couple moves into the ground floor apartment of a mansion owned by an elderly woman. The husband at first resents the fact that the old lady imposes on his wife to do household chores. Then they learn they have been made sole heirs in her will. -Tv Guide

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A young couple moves into the ground floor apartment of a mansion owned by an elderly woman. The husband at first resents the fact that the old lady imposes on his wife to do household chores. Then they learn they have been made sole heirs in her will. -Tv Guide

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S1E29
The White Oaks
Air date: 09/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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An elderly man of letters supports his orphaned teen-age granddaughter. When he hires a young male secretary, the girl believes she has fallen in love. -Tv Guide

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An elderly man of letters supports his orphaned teen-age granddaughter. When he hires a young male secretary, the girl believes she has fallen in love. -Tv Guide

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S1E27
For These Services
Air date: 07/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Following the death of her husband, a widow insists on keeping his tailor shop open even though business is falling off. A long-time friend, who has been in love with her for many years, tries to convince the grief-stricken widow she is making a mistake by treating the shop as a shrine to her husband's memory.

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Following the death of her husband, a widow insists on keeping his tailor shop open even though business is falling off. A long-time friend, who has been in love with her for many years, tries to convince the grief-stricken widow she is making a mistake by treating the shop as a shrine to her husband's memory.

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S1E26
Passing Strange
Air date: 06/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A woman art instructor entering her 30s falls in love with a pupil younger than she. Her overbearing brother tries to convince the woman that the artist is only using her to further his career.

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A woman art instructor entering her 30s falls in love with a pupil younger than she. Her overbearing brother tries to convince the woman that the artist is only using her to further his career.

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S1E25
Arrowsmith
Air date: 05/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Three generations come together to celebrate the grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary. During the evening the newly wedded granddaughter insists on modeling her grandmother's wedding gown.

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Three generations come together to celebrate the grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary. During the evening the newly wedded granddaughter insists on modeling her grandmother's wedding gown.

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S1E24
Jason
Air date: 02/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A husband has definite ideas about bringing up his children. He feels his way of life on an isolated island is better than letting his offspring be subjected to education and other ""cruelties"" of civilization.

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A husband has definite ideas about bringing up his children. He feels his way of life on an isolated island is better than letting his offspring be subjected to education and other ""cruelties"" of civilization.

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S1E23
The Brass Ring
Air date: 01/Dec/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A meek little file clerk turns into a veritable tiger when his boss hires an efficiency expert. His file system has worked for 30 years. and he's not going to change it for an efficiency expert.

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A meek little file clerk turns into a veritable tiger when his boss hires an efficiency expert. His file system has worked for 30 years. and he's not going to change it for an efficiency expert.

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S1E21
The Touchstone
Air date: 29/Nov/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A middle-aged bachelor thus far has avoided matrimony. His friends, knowing he is in need of money, arrange a meeting with a prospective bride who might be willing to support a husband.

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A middle-aged bachelor thus far has avoided matrimony. His friends, knowing he is in need of money, arrange a meeting with a prospective bride who might be willing to support a husband.

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S1E18
The Courtship of Miles Standish
Air date: 23/Nov/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A Polish merchant learns that his teen-age son and daughter have been won over to communism. He laboriously arranges an escape from the country, with his rebellious son virtually his prisoner. Even in Sweden their trouble continues, as the son informs on a priest who has aided their escape. - Tv Guide

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A Polish merchant learns that his teen-age son and daughter have been won over to communism. He laboriously arranges an escape from the country, with his rebellious son virtually his prisoner. Even in Sweden their trouble continues, as the son informs on a priest who has aided their escape. - Tv Guide

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S1E15
Roman Fever
Air date: 18/Nov/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A shy school principal and a rising young attorney are both in love with the same woman. A man who looks a great deal like Abraham Lincoln arrives in town as a summer boarder and becomes involved in the situation.

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A shy school principal and a rising young attorney are both in love with the same woman. A man who looks a great deal like Abraham Lincoln arrives in town as a summer boarder and becomes involved in the situation.

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S1E14
The Aspern Papers
Air date: 17/Nov/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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In a Korean battle five Americans become detached from their company. They take over a hut in which they find and capture two North Korean soldiers, and an orphaned youngster. The boy soon becomes their mascot.

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In a Korean battle five Americans become detached from their company. They take over a hut in which they find and capture two North Korean soldiers, and an orphaned youngster. The boy soon becomes their mascot.

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S1E13
All the Hoffmeyers in the World
Air date: 16/Nov/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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During all the years of their married life, Helen has been bullied by her husband Phil--about the neglected house, her ill health and the care of their son. Lately, Phil has been seeing much of Ruth, their next-door-neighbor, whose husband Matt, according to Phil, is ""an unambitious cop."" A terrible accident reveals Phil as he really is.

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During all the years of their married life, Helen has been bullied by her husband Phil--about the neglected house, her ill health and the care of their son. Lately, Phil has been seeing much of Ruth, their next-door-neighbor, whose husband Matt, according to Phil, is ""an unambitious cop."" A terrible accident reveals Phil as he really is.

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S1E11
Jigsaw
Air date: 14/Nov/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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An elderly father is being pressured by his family to sell his orange groves to a real estate developer. He resists but starts to reconsider when he considers that his tomboy grandaughter could use the money to develope her singing career.

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An elderly father is being pressured by his family to sell his orange groves to a real estate developer. He resists but starts to reconsider when he considers that his tomboy grandaughter could use the money to develope her singing career.

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S1E5
Progress and Minnie Sweeney
Air date: 04/Nov/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A young intern tries to convince his fiance she shouldn't have the responsibility of supporting her divorced sister and the sister's child.

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A young intern tries to convince his fiance she shouldn't have the responsibility of supporting her divorced sister and the sister's child.

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S1E3
The Persistent Image
Air date: 02/Nov/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A once successful writer, who now verges on the alcoholic, makes one last attempt to sell his latest work. When this fails, he must decide which is more important, personal integrity or money.

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A once successful writer, who now verges on the alcoholic, makes one last attempt to sell his latest work. When this fails, he must decide which is more important, personal integrity or money.

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S1E2
Make Believe Mother
Air date: 01/Nov/1955 · Time: 15:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A man who left his wife and infant son turns up years later. He drops in for a visit at the home of his now-married son and grandchildren. His sudden appearance and penchant for gambling wreak havoc in his son's home.

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A man who left his wife and infant son turns up years later. He drops in for a visit at the home of his now-married son and grandchildren. His sudden appearance and penchant for gambling wreak havoc in his son's home.

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John Conte
John Conte
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Oskar Homolka
Oskar Homolka
Ludwig Donath
Ludwig Donath
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Zsa Zsa Gabor
John Abbott
John Abbott
Joe De Santis
Joe De Santis
Darryl Hickman
Darryl Hickman
Kerwin Mathews
Kerwin Mathews
Susan Oliver
Susan Oliver
Kathleen Crowley
Kathleen Crowley
Lawrence Dobkin
Lawrence Dobkin
Jackie Coogan
Jackie Coogan
Richard Jaeckel
Richard Jaeckel
Johnny Crawford
Johnny Crawford
Wally Cox
Wally Cox
Irene Hervey
Irene Hervey
Anthony Eustrel
Anthony Eustrel
Leif Erickson
Leif Erickson

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Albert McCleery
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Arthur Hiller
Arthur Hiller
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Boris Sagal
Boris Sagal
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Dennis Patrick
Dennis Patrick
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Lamont Johnson
Lamont Johnson
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Robert Ellis Miller
Robert Ellis Miller
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Tad Danielewski
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Walter Grauman
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George Lowther
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Frank D. Gilroy
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