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  • The Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1956)
  • TV Series | 60 min | Drama
The Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1956)
TV Series | 60 min | Drama

This live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity Association, and featured adaptations of Broadway ...See moreThis live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity Association, and featured adaptations of Broadway plays and musicals. Bert Lytell, the former President of the Association, acted as host. During the second season, an agreement was made with the Book-of-the-Month Club, and the plays were adaptations of current novels. Starting in the third season, the television plays were adaptations of plays, novels, dramas, etc., by known and unknown authors. The title of the show was changed to "Repertory Theatre" (1949) for episodes 1.29 to 1.31 and "Arena Theatre" (1949) for episodes 1.32 to 1.38. Effective with episode 1.39, the original title was used. Starting with the fourth season, this show alternated weekly with "The Goodyear Theatre" (1951); starting in the eighth season, this program alternated with "The Goodyear Theatre" (1951) and "The ALCOA Hour" (1955). Written by J.E. McKillop See less
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Seasons
8   |   7   |   6   |   5   |   4   |   3   |   2   |   1  | …   See all
Writers
David Shaw (teleplay) (adaptation) (The New Process) (written by) | William Kendall Clarke (adaptation) (teleplay) (story) (written by) | Joseph Liss (adaptation) (teleplay) (written by) | Paddy Chayefsky (story) (teleplay) & 188 more
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Updated Oct 3, 1948

Release date (First episode)
Oct 3, 1948 (United States)

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50 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Bert Lytell
Self - Host / Dr. Milton Haggett / Professor Sebastian Merriweather Self - Host / Dr. Milton Haggett / Professor Sebastian Merriweather   See fewer
54
Jay Jackson
Announcer / Self - Announcer / Philco announcer (1) Announcer / Self - Announcer / Philco announcer (1)   See fewer
43
Bob Stanton
Self - Announcer / Self - Pitchman / Host / Self / Self - Host Assist Self - Announcer / Self - Pitchman / Host / Self / Self - Host Assist   See fewer
21
E.G. Marshall
Alf Rylett / Barnwell Rhett / Dennis Leighton / Hiram Holliday / Horace Greeley / … See more Alf Rylett / Barnwell Rhett / Dennis Leighton / Hiram Holliday / Horace Greeley / Jerry / N. Y. Times editor   See fewer
13
Vinton Hayworth
H.L. Potter / Mr. Devereaux / Ted Nichols H.L. Potter / Mr. Devereaux / Ted Nichols   See fewer
10
Vaughn Taylor
Alfred Stubbs / Clement Moore / Mr. Mergenthwirker / Pa Blanchard / Sir Andrew Aguecheek Alfred Stubbs / Clement Moore / Mr. Mergenthwirker / Pa Blanchard / Sir Andrew Aguecheek   See fewer
10
Nelson Olmsted
Mr. Arcularis Mr. Arcularis   See fewer
10
10
John Baragrey
Colonel Brandon / Fitzwilliam Darcy / Harry Madden / Monroe Stahr Colonel Brandon / Fitzwilliam Darcy / Harry Madden / Monroe Stahr   See fewer
9
Joseph Buloff
The Cantor The Cantor   See fewer
8
John Newland
D.W. Griffith / Steven Kent D.W. Griffith / Steven Kent   See fewer
8
David Opatoshu
George / Boss / Colie / Ibrahim / Joe Manx George / Boss / Colie / Ibrahim / Joe Manx   See fewer
8
8
Olive Deering
Desdemona / Kathy / Marcia Akers Desdemona / Kathy / Marcia Akers   See fewer
7
Alfred Ryder
Philip / Van Dorn Philip / Van Dorn   See fewer
7
Ben Lackland
Pickett / Seyton Pickett / Seyton   See fewer
7
Alfreda Wallace
Actress Actress   See fewer
7
Walter Matthau
Iago / Stuart Benson Iago / Stuart Benson   See fewer
7
Grace Kelly
Ann Rutledge / Bethel Merriday / Lucy Bakewell Audubon / Paula Ann Rutledge / Bethel Merriday / Lucy Bakewell Audubon / Paula   See fewer
6
6
William Prince
Hadrian the adopted son Hadrian the adopted son   See fewer
6
Rod Steiger
Marty Pilletti Marty Pilletti   See fewer
6
Augusta Dabney
Laura Wilkins Laura Wilkins   See fewer
6
Philip Coolidge
General / Mayor Oakey Hall General / Mayor Oakey Hall   See fewer
6
James Gregory
Angus / Lester Thompson Angus / Lester Thompson   See fewer
6
William Hansen
Dr. Rankin / Harrison Ticket Agent / Russell Walter Graham Dr. Rankin / Harrison Ticket Agent / Russell Walter Graham   See fewer
6
Eileen Heckart
Jessie Mae / Ruthie Jessie Mae / Ruthie   See fewer
6
Brandon Peters
Billings Billings   See fewer
6
Barbara Joyce
Actress Actress   See fewer
6
6
Addison Powell
Chester Wilson Chester Wilson   See fewer
6
David White
Cary Sloane Cary Sloane   See fewer
6
Vicki Cummings
Bonnie Kane Bonnie Kane   See fewer
5
Dennis King
Ebenezer Scrooge / Father / Napoleon / Oliver Jordan / Ulysses S. Grant Ebenezer Scrooge / Father / Napoleon / Oliver Jordan / Ulysses S. Grant   See fewer
5
Leora Dana
Clarice / Emmy Blanchard Clarice / Emmy Blanchard   See fewer
5
Loring Smith
Ghost of Christmas Present Ghost of Christmas Present   See fewer
5
Sidney Blackmer
Marvin Platt / Ross Marvin Platt / Ross   See fewer
5
Wesley Addy
Duke Orsino Duke Orsino   See fewer
5
Valerie Cossart
Mrs. Cratchit Mrs. Cratchit   See fewer
5
Dan Morgan
Floyd Collins Floyd Collins   See fewer
5
Leona Powers
Brannigan's Wife Brannigan's Wife   See fewer
5
5
Neva Patterson
Elizabeth Chapin Elizabeth Chapin   See fewer
5
5
Perry Wilson
Natalie / Sister Natalie / Sister   See fewer
5
Ellen Cobb-Hill
Mrs. Davis / Phyllis Mercer Mrs. Davis / Phyllis Mercer   See fewer
5
James Daly
Actor Actor   See fewer
5
5
Mary Alice Moore
Actress Actress   See fewer
5
5
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