The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)

Stars:

Philip Carey, Laraine Day, Thomas Mitchell

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Philip Carey	...	Bill Adams (10 episodes, 1953-1957)
Laraine Day	...	Ann Crawford (7 episodes, 1952-1957)
Thomas Mitchell	...	Elmo (6 episodes, 1954-1957)
Willis Bouchey	...	Arthur Collins (6 episodes, 1953-1957)
Richard Denning	...	Barney Maddock (6 episodes, 1953-1957)
Virginia Field	...	Alexandra Wrenn (6 episodes, 1952-1956)
Hank Patterson	...	Conductor (5 episodes, 1952-1957)
Horace McMahon	...	Benny Grew (5 episodes, 1952-1956)
Larry Parks	...	Dr. Lancaster (5 episodes, 1954-1957)
William Leslie	...	Geoffrey Davis (5 episodes, 1955-1957)
Teresa Wright	...	Alison Stevens (5 episodes, 1953-1957)
Scott Brady	...	Bob Hutchinson (5 episodes, 1953-1956)
Kathryn Grant	...	Ann Clark (5 episodes, 1955-1957)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

company sponsor name in title | anthology | variety

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 October 1952 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ford Theatre

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ford Motor Company, Screen Gems Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (195 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (1954-1956) Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Represented the first production of Columbia Pictures' new Screen Gems subsidiary. The movie studio's willingness to enter into TV production flew in the face of prevailing industry attitudes.

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Connections

Referenced in Alfred Hitchcock Presents: A Look Back (2005)

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