Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)

TV Series  -  30 min  -  Comedy | Drama
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Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars. Initially, the show was a 30-minute weekly show but when it moved to NBC in August 1954... See full summary »

Directors:

Norman Foster, Nate Watt

Stars:

Ken Carpenter, Otto Kruger and Gage Clarke
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Year:

1957 | 1956 | 1955 | 1954 | 1953 | 1952 | 1951 | 1950
Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys. See more awards »
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Cast

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Ken Carpenter Ken Carpenter ...
Himself - Announcer (112 episodes, 1953-1956)
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Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars. Initially, the show was a 30-minute weekly show but when it moved to NBC in August 1954, the show was extended to 60-minutes and the plays were primarily adaptations of motion pictures and a host was added. The host would introduce each act and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play. Written by Jack McKillop  

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Anthology | Company Sponsor Name In Title | Based On Film | Based On Novel

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Comedy | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Summer Video Theatre See more »

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

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J. Walter Thompson Agency See more »
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Premiered on CBS as a half hour dramatic anthology series on 2 October 1950 (Monday nights 8:00-8:30), moved to Thursday nights (9:00-9:30) in August, 1951. Switched to NBC in an hour long format in August, 1954 on Thurday night 10:00-11:00). Last televised 12 September 1957. See more »

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