NET Playhouse 1966
What is NET Playhouse?
NET Playhouse is a television series first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama, Family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 51
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 7, 1966
- Networks
- PBS, National Educational Television
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 51 episodes and an average 90-minute runtime.
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NET Playhouse is a television series first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama, Family. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Each episode reimagines a classic story or event, delivering fresh drama from the 1960s.”
- Wide range of genres in each episode
- Adaptations of literature and history
- Produced by pioneering public TV
- Older production values may feel dated
- Episodes vary in style, so consistency differs
Watch it if you enjoy classic adaptations that explore history, fantasy, and science fiction in a theatrical format.
The show is rated TV‑G and presents drama suitable for all ages.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 42 episodes
- E1 Ten Blocks on the Camino Real Oct 7, 1966
- E2 The Journey of the Fifth Horse Oct 14, 1966
- E3 The Star Wagon Oct 21, 1966
- E4 L'Avventura Oct 28, 1966
- E5 Victoria Regina, Part 1: Spring Nov 4, 1966
- E6 Victoria Regina, Part 2: Summer Nov 11, 1966
- E7 Victoria Regina, Part 3: Autumn Nov 18, 1966
- E8 Victoria Regina, Part 4: Winter Nov 25, 1966
- E9 An Enemy of the People Dec 2, 1966
- E10 A Sleep of Prisoners Dec 9, 1966
- E11 Ofoeti Dec 16, 1966
- E12 The Play of Daniel Dec 23, 1966
- E13 La Marmite Dec 30, 1966
- E14 The Amorous Flea Jan 6, 1967
- E15 A Comedy of Errors Jan 13, 1967
- E16 La Mama Playwrights Jan 20, 1967
- E17 The World of Carl Sandburg Jan 27, 1967
- E18 Knife in the Water Feb 3, 1967
- E19 Uncle Vanya Feb 10, 1967
- E20 The Importance of Being Earnest Feb 17, 1967
- E21 The World of Kurt Weill Feb 24, 1967
- E22 Master of Santiago Mar 3, 1967
- E23 The Battle of Culloden Mar 10, 1967
- E24 Satire Mar 17, 1967
- E25 The Old Glory: Benito Cereno Mar 24, 1967
- E26 Past Intruding Mar 30, 1967
- E27 Misalliance Apr 7, 1967
- E28 Sponono Apr 14, 1967
- E29 Orpheus in the Underworld Apr 28, 1967
- E30 A Mother for Janek May 5, 1967
- E31 Acquit or Hang! May 12, 1967
- E32 Crime and Punishment May 19, 1967
- E33 Ballet Gala May 26, 1967
- E34 A Concert of Sacred Music Jun 16, 1967
- E35 The Victorians, Part 1: The Rent Day Jun 23, 1967
- E36 The Victorians, Part 2: London Assurance Jun 30, 1967
- E37 The Victorians, Part 3: Society Jul 7, 1967
- E38 The Victorians, Part 4: The Ticket-of-Leave Man Jul 14, 1967
- E39 The Victorians, Part 5: Two Roses Jul 21, 1967
- E40 The Victorians, Part 6: Still Waters Run Deep Jul 28, 1967
- E41 The Victorians, Part 7: The Silver King Aug 4, 1967
- E42 The Victorians, Part 8: Sweet Lavender Aug 11, 1967
Season 2 · 4 episodes
- E1 The Tale of Genji, Part 1 Sep 8, 1967
- E13 The Lump Feb 1, 1967
- E17 Auto Stop Jan 5, 1968
- E30 1984 Apr 19, 1968
Season 3 · 1 episodes
- E1 Across the River Oct 4, 1968
Season 4 · 2 episodes
- E1 The Father Sep 18, 1969
- E6 The Duel Dec 11, 1969
Season 5 · 3 episodes
- E1 Helen Hayes Remembers Oct 11, 1970
- E24 Ludwig Van Beethoven Apr 29, 1971
- E30 Julius Caesar May 17, 1971
Frequently asked questions
What type of series is NET Playhouse?
It is an American dramatic television anthology series produced by National Educational Television.
When did NET Playhouse first air?
The series premiered in 1966.
What kinds of stories does the series feature?
Episodes dramatize a wide range of material, including historical events, novels, stage plays, fairy tales, and science‑fiction stories.
Which organization produced NET Playhouse?
It was produced by National Educational Television, which later merged into WNET and became part of PBS.
What is the series' content rating?
The series carries a TV‑G rating, indicating it is suitable for general audiences.