The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)

Live drama series that was one of the best TV shows ever shown. Over 200 live plays covering all aspects of society were shown.

Stars:

Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Jeff Donnell

Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 15 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Richard Kiley	...	Charlie Webb (10 episodes, 1953-1961)
Betsy Palmer	...	Anne Gaines (9 episodes, 1954-1960)
Jeff Donnell	...	Eva Dulaney (7 episodes, 1954-1962)
Mona Freeman	...	Lucy Chalmers (7 episodes, 1960-1962)
Patty Duke	...	Kathy (6 episodes, 1958-1962)
Hans Conried	...	Arthur Bannister (6 episodes, 1954-1963)
Jack Carson	...	Enoch McCabe (6 episodes, 1954-1962)
Edward Andrews	...	Charlie Anders (6 episodes, 1954-1959)
Biff McGuire	...	Gil Wayne (6 episodes, 1956-1963)
Cathleen Nesbitt	...	Cissie Hampshire (6 episodes, 1956-1963)
Larry Blyden	...	Doc Randolph (6 episodes, 1958-1962)
Barry Morse	...	Jeremy Penlove (6 episodes, 1958-1961)
Faye Emerson	...	Dorothy Hilton (5 episodes, 1953-1961)
Teresa Wright	...	Allie Gulliver (5 episodes, 1954-1962)
Diana Lynn	...	Felicia (5 episodes, 1954-1961)
June Lockhart	...	Edith Sealey (5 episodes, 1954-1959)
Joseph Sweeney	...	Priest (5 episodes, 1954-1959)
Lori March	...	Billy (5 episodes, 1954-1958)
Frank Overton	...	Al (5 episodes, 1954-1957)
Alexander Clark	...	Bernard (5 episodes, 1955-1960)
Nehemiah Persoff	...	Dr. Arnault (5 episodes, 1955-1958)
Peter Mark Richman	...	John West (5 episodes, 1956-1962)
John McGovern	...	Henry Powers (5 episodes, 1956-1961)
Ruth White	...	Sister St. Anne (5 episodes, 1958-1963)
Robert Lansing	...	Jim Walton (5 episodes, 1959-1963)
Gene Hackman	...	Ed (5 episodes, 1959-1962)
Glenda Farrell	...	Edna Huntington (5 episodes, 1960-1963)

Storyline

Live drama series that was one of the best TV shows ever shown. Over 200 live plays covering all aspects of society were shown.

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Plot Keywords:

company sponsor name in title | anthology

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 October 1953 (USA)

Also Known As:

The U.S. Steel Hour

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Theatre Guild

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in American Masters: Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval (1995)

User Reviews

"Bang the Drum Slowly"

This is absolutely the best video I've ever seen! The acting is amazing - both Paul Newman and Albert Salmi were masters of their craft, even back then. This was done in play form, and the transition from one scene to another was very smooth. The story was paced just right. I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys quality entertainment.