DuPont Show of the Month 1957

Overview

DuPont Show of the Month is an anthology television series that aired monthly on CBS between 1957 and 1961. This program was a 90-minute production that functioned as one of many anthology series broadcast during the Golden Age of Television. While the series shared superficial similarities with other programs of the era such as Playhouse 90, it distinguished itself by focusing primarily on adaptations of literary classics rather than contemporary dramas. Notable examples of these literary works featured on the series include Oliver Twist and The Prince. The DuPont Company served as the sponsor for this production. In addition to this monthly anthology, the company also sponsored a separate weekly half-hour anthology drama series titled The DuPont Show with June Allyson, which was hosted by June Allyson. The series remains a documented example of the anthology format that was prevalent in television programming from 1949 through 1962. The production is recognized as an acclaimed entry within the broader landscape of mid-century television history.