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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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  • Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 15 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary

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  Self - Host / ... (222 episodes, 1953-1961)
John Milton Kennedy ...
  Announcer / ... (40 episodes, 1953-1955)
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  Alex Stark / ... (13 episodes, 1956-1960)
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  Hank / ... (13 episodes, 1953-1959)
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  Amy / ... (10 episodes, 1958-1961)
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  Fred Blanchard / ... (10 episodes, 1954-1960)
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  Anne Thomas / ... (9 episodes, 1954-1959)
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  Angelo Pelligrini / ... (9 episodes, 1955-1961)
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  Babs / ... (8 episodes, 1953-1958)
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  Arthur Wayne / ... (8 episodes, 1953-1961)
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  Arnie / ... (7 episodes, 1953-1956)
Preston Hanson ...
  1st Reporter / ... (7 episodes, 1958-1960)
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  Bill Harmon / ... (7 episodes, 1954-1961)
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  Bob Williams / ... (7 episodes, 1958-1961)
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  Al Noonan / ... (7 episodes, 1956-1961)
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  Andy Hagen / ... (6 episodes, 1954-1955)
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  Ben Cabot / ... (6 episodes, 1953-1956)
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  Jessie / ... (6 episodes, 1953-1956)
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  Austin Baxter / ... (6 episodes, 1954-1956)
Helen Mayon ...
  Deborah Hart / ... (6 episodes, 1954-1958)
Ann Morrison ...
  Mrs. Palmer / ... (6 episodes, 1957-1961)
Joan Sudlow ...
  Mary Louise / ... (6 episodes, 1956-1960)
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  Mr. Ross / ... (6 episodes, 1956-1961)
James Parnell ...
  Brace / ... (6 episodes, 1958-1960)
John Munro ...
  Clerk / ... (6 episodes, 1958-1959)
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  Everett Strawn / ... (6 episodes, 1956-1960)
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  Bea / ... (6 episodes, 1958-1960)
Phil Phillips ...
  Ronny / ... (6 episodes, 1958-1960)
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  Cliff Hewitt / ... (5 episodes, 1958-1961)
Robert Fortier ...
  Willie Royal / ... (5 episodes, 1956-1957)
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  Andy Delaney / ... (5 episodes, 1954-1955)
Dayton Lummis ...
  Doctor / ... (5 episodes, 1954-1956)
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  Fred Broc / ... (5 episodes, 1953-1955)
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  Chuck Devon / ... (5 episodes, 1953-1958)
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  David Marshall / ... (5 episodes, 1957-1961)
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  Abel Baker / ... (5 episodes, 1953-1956)
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  Convict / ... (5 episodes, 1955-1958)
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  Bill Rogers / ... (5 episodes, 1954-1960)
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  Jack Perry / ... (5 episodes, 1954-1957)
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  Dr. Jordan / ... (5 episodes, 1957-1958)
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  Conners / ... (5 episodes, 1957-1959)
Joe Abdullah ...
  Bundy / ... (5 episodes, 1961)
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  Charles Fergus / ... (5 episodes, 1957-1960)
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  Dickie Sharp / ... (5 episodes, 1955-1960)
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  Bill / ... (5 episodes, 1958-1961)
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  Mrs. Peabody / ... (5 episodes, 1954-1959)
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  Board Member / ... (5 episodes, 1954-1961)
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  Duke Cole / ... (4 episodes, 1954-1955)
Earl Robie ...
  Bill Jr. / ... (4 episodes, 1954-1956)
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  Pete / ... (4 episodes, 1954-1956)

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Also Known As
  • The Loretta Young Show (United States)
  • The Loretta Young Theatre (United States)
  • Ihr Star: Loretta Young (Germany)
  • Loretta Young (Spain)
  • El show de Loretta Young (Ecuador)
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  • 30 min
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Did You Know?

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Trivia The "letter" in the series' title was a letter read on-camera by hostess Loretta Young. There would be a question asked, then answered in each week's episode. The letter gimmick was dropped after roughly 13 episodes, and the show's title was changed simply to "The Loretta Young Show." Midway through season 2, the show had a new opening: the hostess would make a dramatic, sweeping spin through a door into a living room wearing the most fabulous designer dresses and gowns of that era. It became the trademark of its star. See more »
Movie Connections Referenced in No guest stars (1962). See more »

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