The Philco Television Playhouse
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The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)

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Overview

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.

Series Cast

  1. Bert Lytell as Self - Host

    Bert Lytell

    Self - Host

    267 Episodes

  2. E.G. Marshall as Jerry, Alf Rylett, Horace Greeley, Barnwell Rhett, N. Y. Times editor, Dennis Leighton, and Hiram Holliday

    E.G. Marshall

    Jerry, Alf Rylett, Horace Greeley, Barnwell Rhett and 3 more...

    13 Episodes

  3. Vinton Hayworth as H.L. Potter, Mr. Devereaux, and Ted Nichols

    Vinton Hayworth

    H.L. Potter, Mr. Devereaux, Ted Nichols

    10 Episodes

  4. David Opatoshu as George, Colie, Boss, Joe Manx, and Ibrahim

    David Opatoshu

    George, Colie, Boss, Joe Manx and 1 more...

    8 Episodes

  5. Alfred Ryder as Philip and Van Dorn

    Alfred Ryder

    Philip, Van Dorn

    7 Episodes

  6. John Newland as D.W. Griffith and Steven Kent

    John Newland

    D.W. Griffith, Steven Kent

    7 Episodes

  7. Walter Matthau as Iago and Stuart Benson

    Walter Matthau

    Iago, Stuart Benson

    7 Episodes

  8. William Prince as Hadrian the adopted son

    William Prince

    Hadrian the adopted son

    6 Episodes

  9. Loring Smith as Ghost of Christmas Present

    Loring Smith

    Ghost of Christmas Present

    5 Episodes

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Last Season

Season 8

1955 • 12 Episodes

Season 8 of The Philco Television Playhouse premiered on September 4, 1955.

Kyria Katina

(8x12, February 12, 1956) Season Finale

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The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse

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Status Ended

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Type Scripted

Original Language English

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