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General Electric Theater

  • TV Series
  • 1953–19621953–1962
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Ronald Reagan in General Electric Theater (1953)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
An American anthology series, with a new episode and different actors and actresses each week. Hosted by Ronald Reagan, the series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Re... Read allAn American anthology series, with a new episode and different actors and actresses each week. Hosted by Ronald Reagan, the series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.An American anthology series, with a new episode and different actors and actresses each week. Hosted by Ronald Reagan, the series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
392
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  • Creator
    • Joe Connelly
  • Stars
    • Ronald Reagan
    • Don Herbert
    • Nancy Reagan
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  • Creator
    • Joe Connelly
  • Stars
    • Ronald Reagan
    • Don Herbert
    • Nancy Reagan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 11 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan
    • Self - Hostas Self - Host…
    208 episodes208 eps • 1953–1962
    Don Herbert
    Don Herbert
    • Self - G.E. Progress Reporteras Self - G.E. Progress Reporter…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1954–1956
    Nancy Reagan
    Nancy Reagan
    • Selfas Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1955–1960
    Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin
    • Art Templeas Art Temple…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1954–1961
    Edgar Buchanan
    Edgar Buchanan
    • Buckskinas Buckskin…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1955–1959
    Nora Marlowe
    • Angie Dwyeras Angie Dwyer…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1954–1962
    Whit Bissell
    Whit Bissell
    • Czadekas Czadek…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1954–1960
    Clark Howat
    Clark Howat
    • Detectiveas Detective…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1956–1961
    Howard McNear
    Howard McNear
    • Clarence Dinwoodieas Clarence Dinwoodie…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1957–1961
    Rhys Williams
    Rhys Williams
    • Bishop Tenneyas Bishop Tenney…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1953–1961
    Pitt Herbert
    Pitt Herbert
    • Martin Perkinsas Martin Perkins…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1954–1961
    Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine
    • Countess Irene Forellias Countess Irene Forelli…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1956–1961
    Vera Miles
    Vera Miles
    • Debra Stoneas Debra Stone…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1954–1960
    Walter Baldwin
    Walter Baldwin
    • Henry Clayburnas Henry Clayburn…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1955–1961
    Harry Tyler
    Harry Tyler
    • Daley - Chauffeuras Daley - Chauffeur…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1953–1958
    Alice Backes
    Alice Backes
    • Ann Linihanas Ann Linihan…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1959–1962
    Dayton Lummis
    • Arnold Hoffmanas Arnold Hoffman…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1953–1957
    Frank Gerstle
    Frank Gerstle
    • Dan Farrolas Dan Farrol…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1954–1962
    • Creator
      • Joe Connelly
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    • Trivia
      The show's sponsor, General Electric, owned the rights to the series from 2004 to 2011 as majority owner of NBC Universal Television, the successor to Revue Studios that was formed following the NBC/"Universal" merger from the combination of NBC with "Universal Television." "NBC Universal" has been controlled by Comcast since 2011, and fully owned by them since 2013.
    • Connections
      Featured in Classic Sci-Fi TV: 150 Episodes (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Emblem
      (Opening theme)

      by Elmer Bernstein

    User reviews6

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    One of my favorite shows as a child
    I have many fond memories of watching G S Theater on Sunday nights as a child, such fine dramas. I particularly remember episodes about Caesar and Cleopatra and David and Goliath. Also a murder mystery called A Little White Lie.

    What made the show more interesting was that my father worked at the Louisville, Kentucy General Electric plant.

    Where IV dramas really so much better then. I think part of it is that things seen when a child just seem so much better to a child. Anyway I see very little of such quality on TV today, at least on a regular basis.

    Why doesn't a cable channel run some of these fine drama series instead of all of the comedies and westerns.
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    • Nov 18, 2004

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • G.E. Theater
    • Filming locations
      • Iverson Ranch - 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • General Electric (GE)
      • MCA Television
      • Revue Studios
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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