Tales of Tomorrow 1951
What is Tales of Tomorrow?
Tales of Tomorrow is an American anthology science fiction series that was performed and broadcast live on the ABC network from 1951 to 1953. The program featured a variety of narratives, including adaptations of Frankenstein, which starred Lon Chaney, Jr., and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, which featured Thomas Mitchell in the role of Captain Nemo.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1951
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 85
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 3, 1951
- Last aired
- Jun 12, 1953
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Tales of Tomorrow is an American anthology science fiction series that was performed and broadcast live on the ABC network from 1951 to 1953. The program featured a variety of narratives, including adaptations of Frankenstein, which starred Lon Chaney, Jr., and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, which featured Thomas Mitchell in the role of Captain Nemo. The series showcased a wide range of performers, including Boris Karloff, Brian Keith, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Bruce Cabot, Franchot Tone, Gene Lockhart, Walter Abel, Leslie Nielsen, and Paul Newman. The production shared structural similarities with the later television series The Twilight Zone, as both programs featured the story titled What You Need. While the series is noted for its live broadcast format and its collection of science fiction tales, its overall run concluded in 1953. The show remains a notable example of early live television anthology programming that explored imaginative narratives through its weekly presentations.
Should you watch it?
“Anthology series featuring live sci-fi dramas with classic horror stars.”
- Features legendary horror actors like Lon Chaney Jr. and Boris Karloff
- Live television production gives raw, immediate feel
- Influenced later iconic sci-fi series like The Twilight Zone
- Dated production values typical of early 1950s live TV
- Limited episode information available
You enjoy classic science fiction with legendary performers.
Suitable for fans of classic horror and early television drama.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 43 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Verdict from Space Aug 3, 1951
- E2 Blunder Aug 10, 1951
- E3 A Child is Crying Aug 17, 1951
- E4 The Woman at Land's End Aug 24, 1951
- E5 The Last Man on Earth Aug 31, 1951
- E6 Errand Boy Sep 7, 1951
- E7 The Monsters Sep 14, 1951
- E8 The Dark Angel Sep 28, 1951
- E9 The Crystal Egg Oct 12, 1951
- E10 Test Flight Oct 26, 1951
- E11 The Search for the Flying Saucer Nov 9, 1951
- E12 Enemy Unknown Nov 23, 1951
- E13 Sneak Attack Dec 7, 1951
- E14 The Invader Dec 21, 1951
- E15 The Dune Roller Jan 4, 1952
- E16 Frankenstein Jan 18, 1952
- E17 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: The Chase (1) Jan 25, 1952
- E18 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: The Escape (2) Feb 1, 1952
- E19 What You Need Feb 8, 1952
- E20 Age of Peril Feb 15, 1952
- E21 Memento Feb 22, 1952
- E22 The Children's Room Feb 29, 1952
- E23 Bound Together Mar 7, 1952
- E24 The Diamond Lens Mar 14, 1952
- E25 The Fisherman's Wife (aka: Fountain of Youth) Mar 21, 1952
- E26 Flight Overdue Mar 28, 1952
- E27 And a Little Child Apr 4, 1952
- E28 Sleep No More Apr 11, 1952
- E29 Time to Go Apr 18, 1952
- E30 Plague from Space Apr 25, 1952
- E31 Red Dust May 2, 1952
- E32 The Golden Ingot May 9, 1952
- E33 Black Planet May 16, 1952
- E34 World of Water May 23, 1952
- E35 Little Black Bag May 30, 1952
- E36 The Exile Jun 6, 1952
- E37 All the Time in the World Jun 13, 1952
- E38 The Miraculous Serum Jun 20, 1952
- E39 Appointment on Mars Jun 27, 1952
- E40 The Duplicates Jul 4, 1952
- E41 Ahead of His Time Jul 18, 1952
- E42 Sudden Darkness Aug 1, 1952
- E43 Ice from Space Aug 8, 1952
Season 2 · 42 episodes
- E1 A Bird in Hand Aug 22, 1952
- E2 Thanks Aug 29, 1952
- E3 The Seeing Eye Surgeon Sep 5, 1952
- E4 The Cocoon Sep 12, 1952
- E5 The Chase Sep 19, 1952
- E6 Youth on Tap (aka: Young Blood) Sep 26, 1952
- E7 Substance X Oct 3, 1952
- E8 The Horn Oct 10, 1952
- E9 Double Trouble Oct 17, 1952
- E10 Many Happy Returns (aka: Invaders at Ground Zero) Oct 24, 1952
- E11 The Tomb of King Tarus Oct 31, 1952
- E12 The Window Nov 7, 1952
- E13 The Camera Nov 14, 1952
- E14 The Quiet Lady Nov 21, 1952
- E15 The Invigorating Air Nov 28, 1952
- E16 The Glacier Giant Dec 5, 1952
- E17 The Fatal Flower Dec 12, 1952
- E18 The Machine Dec 19, 1952
- E19 The Bitter Storm Dec 26, 1952
- E20 The Mask of Medusa Jan 2, 1953
- E21 Conqueror's Isle Jan 9, 1953
- E22 Discovered Heart Jan 16, 1953
- E23 The Picture of Dorian Gray Jan 23, 1953
- E24 Two Faced Jan 30, 1953
- E25 The Build Box Feb 6, 1953
- E26 Another Chance Feb 13, 1953
- E27 The Great Silence Feb 20, 1953
- E28 Lonesome Village Feb 27, 1953
- E29 The Fury of the Cocoon Mar 6, 1953
- E30 The Squeeze Play Mar 13, 1953
- E31 Read to Me Herr Doktor Mar 20, 1953
- E32 Ghost Writer Mar 27, 1953
- E33 Past Tense Apr 3, 1953
- E34 Homecoming Apr 10, 1953
- E35 The Rivals Apr 17, 1953
- E36 Please Omit Flowers Apr 24, 1953
- E37 The Evil Within May 1, 1953
- E38 The Vault May 8, 1953
- E39 Ink May 15, 1953
- E40 The Spider's Web May 22, 1953
- E41 Lazarus Walks May 29, 1953
- E42 What Dreams May Come Jun 12, 1953
Frequently asked questions
What years did the show air?
The series aired from 1951 to 1953 on ABC.
Who were some of the famous actors in it?
The show featured Lon Chaney Jr., Boris Karloff, Thomas Mitchell, Brian Keith, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Leslie Nielsen and Paul Newman.
Was it filmed or broadcast live?
The series was performed and broadcast live on television.
What kind of stories did it tell?
It was an anthology science fiction series that adapted classic stories including Frankenstein and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
How is it related to The Twilight Zone?
The series shared similarities with The Twilight Zone and they both covered the same story 'What You Need'.