The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)

10/03/1948 (EN) • Drama • 1h

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.

The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)

10/03/1948 (EN) • 1h

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Bert Lytell

Self - Host

267 Episodes

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Last Season

Season 8

1955 | 12 Episodes

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

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Status

Ended

Network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

anthology

playhouse

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