Series synopsis
Studio 57 is an American drama family television series that premiered on DuMont Television Network on September 21, 1954. It ended on April 8, 1958. It stars Angela Lansbury, Karen Steele, Betty Lou Gerson and Hugh Beaumont.
Studio 57 is an American anthology series that was broadcast on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network from September 1954 to September 1955, and in syndication from 1955 to 1956.
Premise
Studio 57 is an American anthology series that was broadcast on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network from September 1954 to September 1955, and in syndication from 1955 to 1956.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Angela Lansbury
- Karen Steele
- Betty Lou Gerson
- Hugh Beaumont
- Pauline Moore
- Pat Carroll
- George D. Wallace
- Ann Robinson
Supporting cast
- James Mitchell
- Charles Coburn
- Anna Lee
- Kasey Rogers
- John Russell
- Douglas Spencer
- Buddy Ebsen
- Geoffrey Toone
- Lynn Bari
- Barbara Bates
- Whit Bissell
- Charles Tingwell
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 131 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 39 | September 21, 1954 | June 14, 1955 |
| Season 2 | 40 | September 3, 1955 | June 17, 1956 |
| Season 3 | 38 | September 18, 1956 | June 16, 1957 |
| Season 4 | 14 | September 8, 1957 | April 8, 1958 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ring Once For Death | September 21, 1954 |
| 2 | No Great Hero | September 28, 1954 |
| 3 | Trap Mates | October 5, 1954 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Couples Only | September 3, 1955 |
| 2 | Who's Been Sitting In My Chair? | September 10, 1955 |
| 3 | Diagnosis of a Selfish Lady | September 17, 1955 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This Land is Mine A homesteading couple find they are in danger of losing their farm. |
September 18, 1956 |
| 2 |
My Friends, the Birds When an eccentric dowager dies, she leaves several million dollars to a bird sanctuary. |
September 25, 1956 |
| 3 |
Mrs. Snyder When a wealthy, attractive woman appears, Duke Thompson, the aristocrat of confidence men, grooms himself for the most desirable, and challenging opportunity of his career. |
October 2, 1956 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Typhoon A sea captain's son gets a chance to prove his courage when a typhoon threatens their explosives-laden ship. |
September 8, 1957 |
| 2 |
A Little Care A compassionate policeman becomes embittered when he learns that his wife cannot bear children. |
September 15, 1957 |
| 4 |
Goodbye Joe A guilt-ridden man blames himself for his partner's near fatal accident. |
November 7, 1957 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | DuMont Television Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 21, 1954 |
| Last aired | April 8, 1958 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | at 21:00:00 |