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S6·E44 Old Macdonald Had a Curve

Episode
Season 6, Episode 44
Air Date
August 5, 1953
Writer
Rod Serling
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired August 5, 1953
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Synopsis

67-year-old ex-major league player "Lefty" MacDonald regales fellow residents at the rest home with stories of his glory days in baseball. After injuring his arm throwing a horseshoe, "Lefty" finds he can now throw a freakish curve ball. He approaches the manager of his old team, the floundering Brooklyn Dodgers. The team is doing so poorly, the manager gives the old timer a spot on the roster.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 6 Episode 44 of Kraft Television Theatre air?

Season 6, Episode 44 ('Old Macdonald Had a Curve') originally aired on August 5, 1953.

How long is Season 6 Episode 44 ('Old Macdonald Had a Curve')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Kraft Television Theatre.

What happens in Kraft Television Theatre Season 6 Episode 44?

67-year-old ex-major league player "Lefty" MacDonald regales fellow residents at the rest home with stories of his glory days in baseball. After injuring his arm throwing a horseshoe, "Lefty" finds he can now throw a freakish curve ball. He approaches the manager of his old team, the floundering Bro...

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