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The Ford Television Theatre 

| Comedy, Drama, Music | TV Series (1952–1957)
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195 episodes
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This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.

Stars:

Philip Carey, Laraine Day, Willis Bouchey | See full cast & crew »
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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. See more awards »

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Cast

Series cast summary:
Philip Carey ...  Bill Adams / ... 10 episodes, 1953-1957
Laraine Day ...  Ann Crawford / ... 7 episodes, 1952-1957
Willis Bouchey ...  Arthur Collins / ... 7 episodes, 1953-1957
Thomas Mitchell ...  Elmo / ... 6 episodes, 1954-1957
Virginia Field ...  Alexandra Wrenn / ... 6 episodes, 1952-1956
Richard Denning ...  Barney Maddock / ... 6 episodes, 1953-1957
June Vincent ...  Claire / ... 6 episodes, 1953-1957
Helen Wallace ...  Miss Ames / ... 6 episodes, 1952-1957
Larry Parks ...  Dr. Lancaster / ... 5 episodes, 1954-1957
Horace McMahon ...  Benny Grew / ... 5 episodes, 1952-1956
William Leslie ...  Geoffrey Davis / ... 5 episodes, 1955-1957
Hank Patterson ...  Conductor / ... 5 episodes, 1952-1957
Teresa Wright ...  Alison Stevens / ... 5 episodes, 1953-1957
Scott Brady ...  Bob Hutchison / ... 5 episodes, 1953-1956
Kathryn Grant ...  Ann Clark / ... 5 episodes, 1955-1957
Lawrence Dobkin ...  Inspector Briand / ... 5 episodes, 1954-1956
Ray Walker ...  Mousie Todd / ... 5 episodes, 1952-1955
Robert Foulk ...  Ben / ... 5 episodes, 1953-1956
Frank Sully ...  Bartender / ... 5 episodes, 1952-1954
Lucy Marlow ...  Carol Farley / ... 5 episodes, 1954-1957
Jane Darwell ...  Christabel / ... 5 episodes, 1954-1955
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This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.

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Comedy | Drama | Music | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 October 1952 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Ford Theatre See more »

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ford Motor Company, Screen Gems Television See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(195 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (1954-1956)| Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

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

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

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