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The Alcoa Hour

  • TV Series
  • 1955–19571955–1957
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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The Alcoa Hour (1955)
  • Drama
This live series featured adaptations of other works (novels, plays, et cetera) plus original works for the show. It was primarily dramas, but a few musicals also were presented. The show is... Read allThis live series featured adaptations of other works (novels, plays, et cetera) plus original works for the show. It was primarily dramas, but a few musicals also were presented. The show is considered one of the major drama series during The Golden Age of Television. Up through ... Read allThis live series featured adaptations of other works (novels, plays, et cetera) plus original works for the show. It was primarily dramas, but a few musicals also were presented. The show is considered one of the major drama series during The Golden Age of Television. Up through episode 1.8, the show alternated with "The Goodyear Theatre" and "The Philco Television Pl... Read all
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82
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  • Stars
    • Luis Van Rooten
    • Robert Emhardt
    • Loïs Bolton
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  • Stars
    • Luis Van Rooten
    • Robert Emhardt
    • Loïs Bolton
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    • Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    Luis Van Rooten
    • Bernsteinas Bernstein…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1955–1957
    Robert Emhardt
    Robert Emhardt
    • Doc Jonesas Doc Jones…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1956–1957
    Loïs Bolton
    • Agnesas Agnes…
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    Robert Dryden
    • Co-pilotas Co-pilot…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1956
    Robert Preston
    Robert Preston
    • Doug Hallockas Doug Hallock…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1955–1957
    Paul McGrath
    Paul McGrath
    • Fatheras Father…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1955–1957
    Ed Begley
    Ed Begley
    • Michael Francis Dixonas Michael Francis Dixon…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1955–1956
    Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt
    • Angelicaas Angelica…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1955–1956
    Patricia Barry
    Patricia Barry
    • Grace Barreas Grace Barre…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1956–1957
    Jason Robards
    Jason Robards
    • Bert Palmeras Bert Palmer…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1956–1957
    Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn
    • Ralph Grimesas Ralph Grimes…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1956–1957
    Evelyn Varden
    Evelyn Varden
    • Clara Carras Clara Carr…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1956–1957
    Vivian Nathan
    Vivian Nathan
    • Farmer Motheras Farmer Mother…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1956–1957
    Henry Lascoe
    Henry Lascoe
    • Bridagiereas Bridagiere…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1956–1957
    Virginia Kaye
    • Dorothy Parsonsas Dorothy Parsons…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1956–1957
    Milton Selzer
    Milton Selzer
    • Fisherman Fatheras Fisherman Father…
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    Darren McGavin
    Darren McGavin
    • Arthur Bryanas Arthur Bryan…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1956–1957
    John McGiver
    John McGiver
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    • Trivia
      Laurence Harvey made his U.S. television debut in season one, episode two, "The Small Servant".
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      Followed by Alcoa Theatre (1957)

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    • Release date
      • October 16, 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Theatrical Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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