Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre 1956
What is Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre?
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre is an American Western anthology series. The series aired on CBS and is sometimes referred to as simply Zane Grey Theatre.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 147
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 5, 1956
- Last aired
- May 18, 1961
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Western, Drama
- Updated
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Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre is an American Western anthology series. The series aired on CBS and is sometimes referred to as simply Zane Grey Theatre. It began airing on October 5, 1956, and concluded on May 18, 1961. The series featured Dick Powell as the host and included a variety of actors in its cast, such as Willis Bouchey and Harry Lauter, who appeared in multiple episodes. The series also had a range of directors, producers, and other crew members who worked on the show. Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre had a total run of multiple seasons, with the first season starting in 1956. The series can be found listed on various online databases, including The Movie Database and IMDb, which provide information on the show's cast and crew.
Should you watch it?
“An American Western anthology series featuring diverse tales of the frontier on CBS.”
- diverse episodic storytelling
- classic western atmosphere
- episodic nature may lack continuity
Watch it if you enjoy classic western anthology series from the mid-twentieth century.
The series reflects the standard tone and content typical of mid-century American western television.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 30 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 You Only Run Once Oct 5, 1956
- E2 The Fearful Courage Oct 12, 1956
- E3 The Long Road Home Oct 19, 1956
- E4 The Unrelenting Sky Oct 26, 1956
- E5 The Lariat Nov 2, 1956
- E6 Death Watch Nov 9, 1956
- E7 Stage to Tucson Nov 16, 1956
- E8 A Quiet Sunday in San Ardo Nov 23, 1956
- E9 Vengeance Canyon Nov 30, 1956
- E10 Return to Nowhere Dec 7, 1956
- E11 Courage is a Gun Dec 14, 1956
- E12 Muletown Gold Strike Dec 21, 1956
- E13 Stars Over Texas Dec 28, 1956
- E14 The Three Graves Jan 4, 1957
- E15 No Man Living Jan 11, 1957
- E16 Time of Decision Jan 18, 1957
- E17 Until the Man Dies Jan 25, 1957
- E18 Back Trail Feb 1, 1957
- E19 Dangerous Orders Feb 8, 1957
- E20 The Necessary Breed Feb 15, 1957
- E21 The Hanging Tree Feb 22, 1957
- E22 Village of Fear Mar 1, 1957
- E23 Black Creek Encounter Mar 8, 1957
- E24 There Were Four Mar 15, 1957
- E25 Fugitive Mar 22, 1957
- E26 A Time to Live Apr 5, 1957
- E27 Black is for Grief Apr 12, 1957
- E28 Badge of Honor May 3, 1957
- E29 Decision at Wilson's Creek May 17, 1957
- E30 Man on the Run Jun 21, 1957
Season 2 · 29 episodes
- E1 The Deserters Oct 4, 1957
- E2 Blood in the Dust Oct 11, 1957
- E3 A Gun is for Killing Oct 18, 1957
- E4 Proud Woman Oct 25, 1957
- E5 Ride a Lonely Trail Nov 2, 1957
- E6 The Promise Nov 8, 1957
- E7 Episode in Darkness Nov 15, 1957
- E8 The Open Cell Nov 22, 1957
- E9 A Man to Look Up To Nov 29, 1957
- E10 The Bitter Land Dec 6, 1957
- E11 Gift From a Gunman Dec 13, 1957
- E12 A Gun for My Bride Dec 27, 1957
- E13 Man Unforgiving Jan 3, 1958
- E14 Trial by Fear Jan 10, 1958
- E15 The Freighter Jan 17, 1958
- E16 This Man Must Die Jan 24, 1958
- E17 Wire Jan 31, 1958
- E18 License to Kill Feb 7, 1958
- E19 Sundown at Bitter Creek Feb 14, 1958
- E20 The Stranger Feb 28, 1958
- E21 The Sharpshooter Mar 7, 1958
- E22 Man of Fear Mar 14, 1958
- E23 The Doctor Keeps a Promise Mar 21, 1958
- E24 Three Days to Death Apr 4, 1958
- E25 Shadow of a Dead Man Apr 11, 1958
- E26 Debt of Gratitude Apr 18, 1958
- E27 A Handful of Ashes May 2, 1958
- E28 Threat of Violence May 23, 1958
- E29 Utopia, Wyoming Jun 6, 1958
Season 3 · 29 episodes
- E1 Trail to Nowhere Oct 2, 1958
- E2 The Scaffold Oct 9, 1958
- E3 Homecoming Oct 23, 1958
- E4 The Accuser Oct 30, 1958
- E5 Legacy of a Legend Nov 6, 1958
- E6 To Sit in Judgment Nov 13, 1958
- E7 The Tall Shadow Nov 20, 1958
- E8 The Vaunted Nov 27, 1958
- E9 Pressure Point Dec 4, 1958
- E10 Bury Me Dead Dec 11, 1958
- E11 Let the Man Die Dec 18, 1958
- E12 Medal for Valor Dec 25, 1958
- E13 Living is a Lonesome Thing Jan 1, 1959
- E14 Day of the Killing Jan 8, 1959
- E15 Hang the Heart High Jan 15, 1959
- E16 Welcome Home a Stranger Jan 22, 1959
- E17 Trail Incident Jan 29, 1959
- E18 Make It Look Good Feb 5, 1959
- E19 A Thread of Respect Feb 12, 1959
- E20 Deadfall Feb 19, 1959
- E21 The Last Raid Feb 26, 1959
- E22 Man Alone Mar 5, 1959
- E23 Hanging Fever Mar 12, 1959
- E24 Trouble at Tres Cruces Mar 26, 1959
- E25 Heritage Apr 2, 1959
- E26 The Sunrise Gun Apr 16, 1959
- E27 Checkmate Apr 30, 1959
- E28 Mission To Marathon May 14, 1959
- E29 The Law and the Gun Jun 4, 1959
Season 4 · 29 episodes
- E1 Interrogation Oct 1, 1959
- E2 The Lone Woman Oct 8, 1959
- E3 Confession Oct 15, 1959
- E4 The Lonely Gun Oct 22, 1959
- E5 Hand on the Latch Oct 29, 1959
- E6 Shadows Nov 5, 1959
- E7 Mission Nov 12, 1959
- E8 Lonesome Road Nov 19, 1959
- E9 King of the Valley Nov 26, 1959
- E10 Rebel Range Dec 3, 1959
- E11 Death in a Wood Dec 17, 1959
- E12 The Grubstake Dec 24, 1959
- E13 The Ghost Dec 31, 1959
- E14 Miss Jenny Jan 7, 1960
- E15 The Reckoning Jan 14, 1960
- E16 Wayfarers Jan 21, 1960
- E17 Picture of Sal Jan 28, 1960
- E18 Never Too Late Feb 4, 1960
- E19 Man in the Middle Feb 11, 1960
- E20 Guns for Garibaldi Feb 18, 1960
- E21 The Sunday Man Feb 25, 1960
- E22 Set-Up Mar 3, 1960
- E23 A Small Town That Died Mar 10, 1960
- E24 Killer Instinct Mar 17, 1960
- E25 Sundown Smith Mar 24, 1960
- E26 Calico Bait Mar 31, 1960
- E27 Seed of Evil Apr 7, 1960
- E28 Deception Apr 14, 1960
- E29 Stagecoach to Yuma May 5, 1960
Season 5 · 30 episodes
- E1 A Gun for Willie Oct 6, 1960
- E2 Desert Flight Oct 13, 1960
- E3 Cry Hope! Cry Hate! Oct 20, 1960
- E4 The Ox Nov 3, 1960
- E5 So Young the Savage Land Nov 10, 1960
- E6 Ransom Nov 17, 1960
- E7 The Last Bugle Nov 24, 1960
- E8 The Black Wagon Dec 1, 1960
- E9 Knife of Hate Dec 8, 1960
- E10 The Mormons Dec 15, 1960
- E11 The Man From Yesterday Dec 22, 1960
- E12 Morning Incident Dec 29, 1960
- E13 Ambush Jan 5, 1961
- E14 One Must Die Jan 12, 1961
- E15 The Long Shadow Jan 19, 1961
- E16 Blood Red Jan 29, 1961
- E17 Honor Bright Feb 2, 1961
- E18 The Broken Wing Feb 9, 1961
- E19 The Silent Sentry Feb 16, 1961
- E20 The Bible Man Feb 23, 1961
- E21 The Scar Mar 2, 1961
- E22 Knight of the Sun Mar 9, 1961
- E23 A Warm Day in Heaven Mar 23, 1961
- E24 The Empty Shell Mar 30, 1961
- E25 The Atoner Apr 6, 1961
- E26 Man from Everywhere Apr 13, 1961
- E27 The Release Apr 27, 1961
- E28 Storm Over Eden May 4, 1961
- E29 Image of a Drawn Sword May 11, 1961
- E30 Jericho May 18, 1961
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the show?
It is an anthology series, meaning each episode features a different story.
When did the show air?
The series ran from 1956 to 1961.
What network broadcast the series?
The show was broadcast on CBS.
Is it known by any other names?
It is sometimes referred to simply as Zane Grey Theatre.
What genre is the program?
It is an American Western series.