Series synopsis
Alcoa Theatre is an American drama television series that premiered on NBC on September 30, 1957. It ended on May 16, 1960. It stars Susan Gordon, Arthur O'Connell, Charles Herbert and Angie Dickinson.
Alcoa Theatre is a half-hour American anthology series telecast on NBC at 9:30 pm on alternate Monday nights from October 7, 1957 to September 16, 1960. The program also aired under the title Turn of Fate, with the stories depicting the difficulties faced by individuals who are suddenly thrust into unexpected and perilous dangers. Alcoa Theatre was syndicated together with Goodyear Theatre as Award Theatre.
In 1955, The Alcoa Hour premiered in a one-hour format aired on Sunday nights, but it wa ...
Premise
Alcoa Theatre is a half-hour American anthology series telecast on NBC at 9:30 pm on alternate Monday nights from October 7, 1957 to September 16, 1960. The program also aired under the title Turn of Fate, with the stories depicting the difficulties faced by individuals who are suddenly thrust into unexpected and perilous dangers. Alcoa Theatre was syndicated together with Goodyear Theatre as Award Theatre.
In 1955, The Alcoa Hour premiered in a one-hour format aired on Sunday nights, but it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled Alcoa Theatre, and moved to Monday evening in 1957. The show employed an alternating rotating company of actors: David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell, Jack Lemmon and Charles Boyer. Each appeared in dramatic and light comedic roles through the first season.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Susan Gordon
- Arthur O'Connell
- Charles Herbert
- Angie Dickinson as Ruth Garron
- Whit Bissell as Chris Wallis
- Jon Shepodd as Paul Hunter
- Sam Flint as Judge
- Kort Falkenberg as Paul Harbach
Supporting cast
- Stuart Whitman as Captain Sam McCurdy
- Steven Geray as Station Master
- Paul Busch as Border Guard
- John Stephenson as Major Lennart
- Charles Boyer as Dr. Jacques Roland
- James Nolan as Roger Donovan
- Judith Braun as Gallia
- Richard Hale as Dr. Alex Farget
- Nestor Paiva as Aubert
- Fredd Wayne as Lieutenant Brackett
- Jane Powell as Julie Kingstone / Hilde Frenz
- John Reach as Knobby
Guest cast
- Susan Gordon
- Arthur O'Connell
- Charles Herbert
- Angie Dickinson as Ruth Garron
- Whit Bissell as Chris Wallis
- Jon Shepodd as Paul Hunter
- Sam Flint as Judge
- Kort Falkenberg as Paul Harbach
- Stuart Whitman as Captain Sam McCurdy
- Steven Geray as Station Master
- Paul Busch as Border Guard
- John Stephenson as Major Lennart
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 109 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 39 | September 30, 1957 | June 30, 1958 |
| Season 2 | 34 | October 13, 1958 | June 15, 1959 |
| Season 3 | 36 | September 14, 1959 | May 16, 1960 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silhouette of a Killer | September 30, 1957 |
| 2 | Circumstantial | October 7, 1957 |
| 3 | Lost and Found | October 14, 1957 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coast to Coast | October 13, 1958 |
| 2 | The Chain and the River | September 29, 1958 |
| 3 | Strange Occurrance at Rokesay | October 6, 1958 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Story Without Moral | September 14, 1959 |
| 2 |
Another Day, Another Dollar Engaging comedy-drama about a toy salesman who chooses family responsibilities over a business deal. |
September 21, 1959 |
| 3 | Hello Charlie | September 28, 1959 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 30, 1957 |
| Last aired | May 16, 1960 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |