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Letter to Loretta

  • TV Series
  • 1953–19611953–1961
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
249
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Loretta Young in Letter to Loretta (1953)
The Loretta Young Show
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A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the series, she played the lead in various episodes.A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the series, she played the lead in various episodes.A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the series, she played the lead in various episodes.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
249
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Loretta Young
    • John Milton Kennedy
    • Robert Foulk
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  • Stars
    • Loretta Young
    • John Milton Kennedy
    • Robert Foulk
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    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 6 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Letter to Loretta (1953)
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    Letter to Loretta (1953)
    Letter to Loretta (1953)
    Letter to Loretta (1953)
    Letter to Loretta (1953)
    Letter to Loretta (1953)
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    Loretta Young in Letter to Loretta (1953)
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    Loretta Young
    Loretta Young
    • Self - Hostessas Self - Hostess…
    60 episodes60 eps • 1956–1961
    John Milton Kennedy
    • Announceras Announcer…
    35 episodes35 eps • 1953–1955
    Robert Foulk
    Robert Foulk
    • Hankas Hank…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1953–1959
    John Newland
    John Newland
    • Alex Starkas Alex Stark…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1956–1960
    Dabbs Greer
    Dabbs Greer
    • Attendantas Attendant…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1954–1960
    Kitty Kelly
    Kitty Kelly
    • Amyas Amy…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1958–1961
    Ann Doran
    Ann Doran
    • Anne Thomasas Anne Thomas…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1954–1959
    Ricardo Montalban
    Ricardo Montalban
    • Angelo Pelligrinias Angelo Pelligrini…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1956–1961
    Mabel Albertson
    Mabel Albertson
    • Babsas Babs…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1953–1958
    George Nader
    George Nader
    • Arthur Wayneas Arthur Wayne…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1953–1961
    Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont
    • Arnieas Arnie…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1953–1956
    Ross Elliott
    Ross Elliott
    • Bill Harmonas Bill Harmon…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1954–1961
    Renny McEvoy
    Renny McEvoy
    • Al Noonanas Al Noonan…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1956–1961
    Preston Hanson
    • 1st Reporteras 1st Reporter…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1958–1960
    Jock Mahoney
    Jock Mahoney
    • Andy Hagenas Andy Hagen…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1954–1955
    Donald Murphy
    • Ben Cabotas Ben Cabot…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1953–1956
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Jessieas Jessie…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1953–1956
    Bruce Cowling
    Bruce Cowling
    • Austin Baxteras Austin Baxter…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1954–1956
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    A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the series, she played the lead in various episodes.
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    • Trivia
      In 1972, Loretta Young sued NBC for violating her contract in allowing reruns of 'Letter to Loretta (1953)' (better known as Loretta Young) to be shown, wherein audiences might have ridiculed her gowns and hairstyles, which were by then 10 or even 20 years out of date. The court awarded her more than a half-million dollars.
    • Alternate versions
      Episodes that did not feature Young were rebroadcast as "NBC Playhouse" (1960) with new introductions by Jeanne Bal.
    • Connections
      Referenced in I've Got a Secret: Episode dated 26 November 1962 (1962)

    User reviews7

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    Great Show!
    I remember watching this show with my Mom when I was a little girl. Loretta Young was always a favorite of hers, and she taught me to love these classic movie stars too. I vividly recall her entrance, and the beautiful clothes. Okay, the episodes are campy by todays standards, but they are still a delight to see- Simple stories that entertain, how many times can you say that now about the garbage on TV? Loretta and some familiar character actors complete each wonderful episode. I just bought the 3 DVD set of the first season, and I have been enjoying reliving my childhood! If you get a chance buy the DVD set, you won't be sorry.
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    • filmloverlady
    • Feb 23, 2006

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Loretta Young Show
    • Filming locations
      • General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lewislor Productions
      • Toreto Enterprises
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    Technical specs

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

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