Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)

Stars:

Richard Joy, Charles Bickford, Kim Hunter

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 16 wins & 37 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Richard Joy	...	Himself - Announcer (39 episodes, 1956-1958)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

anthology | husband wife relationship | family relationships | number in title

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance | War | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 October 1956 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), Filmaster Productions, Screen Gems Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color (broadcast of "The Nutcracker")

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The color broadcast of "The Nutcracker" was Playhouse 90's only color telecast ever, and CBS's only live color broadcast of 1958.

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Connections

Featured in TV's Most Censored Moments (2002)

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Soundtracks

"Song for a Summer Night"
by Robert Allen

User Reviews

Masterpiece by Rod Serling

On Oct. 11, 1956, the second episode of Playhouse 90 was aired. It was Requiem for a Heavyweight by Rod Serling, starring Jack Palance. It was another masterpiece from the golden age of television. Luckily, Requiem was recorded as kinescope. The recording quality is poor, but the play was and is drama at its best. If you can find Requiem at your local video store and you like great drama, please watch it. You will not be disappointed.