Alcoa Premiere (1961–1963)

Hosted by famous dancer/actor Fred Astaire, this series presented a new drama with each week's episode. Unlike some of the earlier drama series, which tended either toward classics or ... See full summary »

Stars:

Fred Astaire, Keir Dullea, Paul Comi

Nominated for 13 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Fred Astaire	...	Himself - Host (58 episodes, 1961-1963)

Storyline

Hosted by famous dancer/actor Fred Astaire, this series presented a new drama with each week's episode. Unlike some of the earlier drama series, which tended either toward classics or toward light subject matter, this series often had powerful stories about painful or controversial subjects. Many big names got involved with this series, including actors like Charlton Heston and Lee Marvin, directors like John Ford, and writers like Ray Bradbury.

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Plot Keywords:

anthology | company sponsor name in title

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 October 1961 (USA)

Also Known As:

Premiere, Presented by Fred Astaire

Filming Locations:

Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Avasta Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (56 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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