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Armstrong Circle Theatre 1950

Status
Ended
First Aired
June 6, 1950
Last Aired
May 7, 1967
Format
15 seasons · 367 eps
Total Runtime
~367 hours (60 min/ep)
Network
NBC
★ TMDB users: 4.5/10 from 4 votes Drama 15 seasons · 367 eps Ended
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What is Armstrong Circle Theatre?

Armstrong Circle Theatre is an American anthology drama television series. It initially aired on NBC from 1950 to 1957, and then it was broadcast on CBS until 1963.

Type
TV series
Year
1950
Status
Ended
Episodes
367
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jun 6, 1950
Last aired
May 7, 1967
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC
Genres
Drama
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★ TMDB users: 4.5/10 from 4 votes
Format
15 seasons · 367 episodes
Episode runtime
~60 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
NBC
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Armstrong Circle Theatre is an American anthology drama television series. It initially aired on NBC from 1950 to 1957, and then it was broadcast on CBS until 1963. The series alternated weekly with The U.S. Steel Hour. Running for almost thirteen years, this dramatic anthology series featured many well-known actors and actresses, as well as a number who would later go on to achieve greater recognition. The show was a long-running program that had a significant presence on television during its time. It was broadcast on two major networks, NBC and CBS, and was part of a regular rotation with another series. The series started in 1950 and ended in 1963, spanning a total of thirteen years on the air.

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“This long-running American anthology drama series presents a unique story in every episode.”

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  • features many well-known actors
  • diverse storytelling format
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  • historical broadcast availability is limited

Watch it if you enjoy classic television anthologies from the mid-twentieth century.

The series consists of dramatic content typical of 1950s and 1960s television broadcasting.

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Season 1 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 54 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 51 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 32 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 38 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 41 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 19 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 19 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 17 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 17 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 19 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
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What is the genre of the show?

It is an anthology drama television series.

When did the show air?

The series ran from 1950 to 1963.

Which networks broadcast the series?

It aired on NBC from 1950 to 1957 and on CBS until 1963.

Did the show air every week?

The series alternated weekly with The U.S. Steel Hour.

Who appears in the episodes?

The series featured many well-known actors and actresses.

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