NBC Sunday Showcase 1959
What is NBC Sunday Showcase?
NBC Sunday Showcase is a television series first released in 1959. Current status: Ended.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1959
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 22 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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NBC Sunday Showcase is a television series first released in 1959. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 22 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A 1950s color anthology delivering a new genre each Sunday night.”
- Hour‑long color specials
- Rotating genres from comedy to sci‑fi
- Early use of videotape for repeats
- Episodes vary widely in style
- Only a handful of repeats are documented
Watch it if you enjoy vintage anthology series with genre‑spanning stories.
The series reflects 1950s television production values, suitable for viewers comfortable with period storytelling.
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What was the format of NBC Sunday Showcase?
It was an hour‑long anthology series that presented a different story each week, ranging from comedy to science fiction and drama.
When did the series air?
It was broadcast during the 1959‑60 television season on NBC.
Was NBC Sunday Showcase shown in color?
Yes, the specials were telecast in color.
Who composed the opening theme music?
Richard Adler composed the opening theme, titled “Sunday Drive.”
How were repeats of episodes possible?
The recent introduction of videotape allowed repeats, and two 1959 dramas were rebroadcast in 1960.
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