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The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)

6.3/10 Ended 60 min Oct 03, 1948 8 Seasons
Drama

The Philco Television Playhouse is an American anthology series that was broadcast live on NBC from 1948 to 1955. Produced by Fred Coe, the series was sponsored by Philco. It was one of the most respected dramatic shows of the Golden Age of Television, winning a 1954 Peabody Award and receiving eight Emmy nominations between 1951 and 1956.

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Show Details

Original Title The Philco Television Playhouse
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Scripted
Total Episodes 267
Total Seasons 8
Popularity 30.0

Networks

NBC
US

Cast

Bert Lytell
Bert Lytell
Self - Host
267 episodes
E.G. Marshall
E.G. Marshall
13 episodes
Vinton Hayworth
Vinton Hayworth
10 episodes
David Opatoshu
David Opatoshu
George
8 episodes
Alfred Ryder
Alfred Ryder
7 episodes
John Newland
John Newland
7 episodes
Walter Matthau
Walter Matthau
7 episodes
William Prince
William Prince
6 episodes
Loring Smith
Loring Smith
5 episodes
Vaughn Taylor
Vaughn Taylor
Alfred Stubbs
5 episodes
Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly
Bethel Merriday
5 episodes
Leora Dana
Leora Dana
5 episodes

Key Crew

Writer Robert Alan Aurthur
Producer Robert Alan Aurthur

Seasons

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Season 1
45 episodes 1948
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Season 2
45 episodes 1949
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Season 3
56 episodes 1950
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Season 4
25 episodes 1951
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Season 5
33 episodes 1952
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Season 6
26 episodes 1953
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Season 7
25 episodes 1954
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Season 8
12 episodes 1955

Networks

NBC
US

Image Gallery

Backdrops
Backdrop Image
Posters
Poster Image

Keywords

anthology playhouse

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Details
First Air Date October 3, 1948
Last Air Date February 12, 1956
Country US
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 30.0
Links
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