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The Ford Television Theatre

  • TV Series
  • 1952–19571952–1957
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
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The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
253
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Philip Carey
    • Laraine Day
    • Willis Bouchey
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  • Stars
    • Philip Carey
    • Laraine Day
    • Willis Bouchey
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes195

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    Dan Duryea in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
    Laraine Day, Richard Denning, and Duncan Richardson in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
    Jeanne Crain, Wally Brown, John Hudson, and Karen Steele in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
    John Hudson in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
    Jeanne Crain in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
    Donna Reed and Robert Horton in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
    Dane Clark and Cleo Moore in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
    Dane Clark and Cleo Moore in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
    Cleo Moore in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
    Robert Horton in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
    Donna Reed and Robert Horton in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)

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    Philip Carey
    Philip Carey
    • Bill Adamsas Bill Adams…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1953–1957
    Laraine Day
    Laraine Day
    • Ann Crawfordas Ann Crawford…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1952–1957
    Willis Bouchey
    Willis Bouchey
    • Arthur Collinsas Arthur Collins…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1953–1957
    Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell
    • Elmoas Elmo…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1954–1957
    Virginia Field
    Virginia Field
    • Alexandra Wrennas Alexandra Wrenn…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1952–1956
    Richard Denning
    Richard Denning
    • Barney Maddockas Barney Maddock…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1953–1957
    June Vincent
    June Vincent
    • Claireas Claire…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1953–1957
    Helen Wallace
    Helen Wallace
    • Miss Amesas Miss Ames…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1952–1957
    Larry Parks
    Larry Parks
    • Dr. Lancasteras Dr. Lancaster…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1954–1957
    Horace McMahon
    Horace McMahon
    • Benny Grewas Benny Grew…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1952–1956
    William Leslie
    William Leslie
    • Geoffrey Davisas Geoffrey Davis…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1955–1957
    Hank Patterson
    Hank Patterson
    • Conductoras Conductor…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1952–1957
    Teresa Wright
    Teresa Wright
    • Alison Stevensas Alison Stevens…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1953–1957
    Scott Brady
    Scott Brady
    • Bob Hutchisonas Bob Hutchison…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1953–1956
    Kathryn Grant
    Kathryn Grant
    • Ann Clarkas Ann Clark…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1955–1957
    Lawrence Dobkin
    Lawrence Dobkin
    • Inspector Briandas Inspector Briand…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1954–1956
    Ray Walker
    Ray Walker
    • Mousie Toddas Mousie Todd…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1952–1955
    Robert Foulk
    Robert Foulk
    • Benas Ben…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1953–1956
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    Storyline

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      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Musical
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ronald Reagan and his future wife Nancy Reagan made their first professional appearances in season one, episode nineteen, "The First Born", on February 5, 1953.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Alfred Hitchcock Presents: A Look Back (2005)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 2, 1952 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • All-Star Theatre
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ford Motor Company
      • Screen Gems Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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