Telephone Time 1956
What is Telephone Time?
Telephone Time is an American anthology drama series that aired on CBS in 1956 and on ABC from 1957 to 1958. The series features plays by John Nesbitt who hosted the first season, with Frank C.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 82
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 8, 1956
- Last aired
- Apr 1, 1958
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
With ads
Tubi TVWith ads
Tubi TVWith ads
Tubi TVWith ads
Tubi TVWith ads
Tubi TVStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 82 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
Telephone Time is an American anthology drama series that aired on CBS in 1956 and on ABC from 1957 to 1958. The series features plays by John Nesbitt who hosted the first season, with Frank C. Baxter hosting the 1957 and 1958 seasons. The program was directed by Arthur Hiller. The series drew inspiration from various literary works, including short stories by John Nesbitt and other authors. Beginning in September 1957, works from other authors were presented as well until the series ended in April 1958. The series included performances by many major actors of the 1950s. Telephone Time is an anthology drama series that presented a collection of stories adapted for the screen. The series was hosted by John Nesbitt in the first season and by Frank Baxter in the later seasons.
Should you watch it?
“An anthology series where stories unfold through telephone conversations.”
- Features anthology storytelling format popular in 1950s television
- Showcases early dramatic television production values
- Simple concept allows focus on character development
- Limited visual storytelling due to telephone-based format
- May feel dated to modern audiences
Watch it if you enjoy classic anthology drama series from television's early era.
Suitable for general audiences interested in vintage television drama.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Telephone Time — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Telephone Time worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 17 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Golden Junkman Apr 8, 1956
- E2 Man with a Beard Apr 15, 1956
- E3 Captain from Kopenick Apr 22, 1956
- E4 Borders Away Apr 29, 1956
- E5 The Mystery of Caspar Hauser May 6, 1956
- E6 The Stepmother May 13, 1956
- E7 Time Bomb May 20, 1956
- E8 Emperor Norton's Bridge May 27, 1956
- E9 The Man Who Believed in Fairy Tales Jun 3, 1956
- E10 Harry in Search of Himself Jun 10, 1956
- E11 Felix the Fourth Jun 17, 1956
- E12 Smith of Ecuador Jun 24, 1956
- E13 The Gingerbread Man Jul 1, 1956
- E14 Joyful Lunatic Jul 8, 1956
- E15 The Key Jul 15, 1956
- E16 Grandpa Changes the World Jul 22, 1956
- E17 Again the Stars Jul 29, 1956
Season 2 · 36 episodes
- E1 Keeley's Wonderful Machine Sep 16, 1956
- E2 I Am Not Alone Sep 23, 1956
- E3 Mr. and Mrs. Browning Sep 30, 1956
- E4 Vicksburg, 5:35 PM Oct 7, 1956
- E5 The Churchill Club Oct 14, 1956
- E6 She Sette Her Little Foote Oct 21, 1956
- E7 Uncle Fred Flits By Oct 28, 1956
- E8 She Also Ran Nov 4, 1956
- E9 Knockout Nov 11, 1956
- E10 Chico and the Archbishop Nov 18, 1956
- E11 Racoon Hunt Nov 25, 1956
- E12 Fortunatus Dec 9, 1956
- E13 Scio, Ohio Dec 16, 1956
- E14 The Sergeant Boyd Story Dec 23, 1956
- E15 The Mountain That Moved Dec 30, 1956
- E16 Passport to Life Jan 6, 1957
- E17 The Jumping Parson Jan 13, 1957
- E18 Parents of a Stranger Jan 20, 1957
- E19 The Consort Jan 27, 1957
- E20 The Man Who Discovered O. Henry Feb 3, 1957
- E21 The Greatest Man in the World Feb 10, 1957
- E22 The Unsinkable Molly Brown Feb 24, 1957
- E23 The Intruder Mar 3, 1957
- E24 Fight for the Title Mar 17, 1957
- E25 Escape Mar 24, 1957
- E26 Castle Dangerous Mar 31, 1957
- E27 Hatfield, the Rainmaker Apr 3, 1957
- E28 Bullet Lou Kirn Apr 11, 1957
- E29 Elfego Baca Apr 18, 1957
- E30 Rabbi on Wheels Apr 25, 1957
- E31 The Diamond Peer May 2, 1957
- E32 Stranded May 9, 1957
- E33 The Plot to Save a Boy Jun 6, 1957
- E34 Line Chief Jun 11, 1957
- E35 Pit-A-Pit and the Dragon Jun 18, 1957
- E36 The Koshetz Story Jun 25, 1957
Season 3 · 29 episodes
- E1 Revenge Sep 10, 1957
- E2 Here Lies Francois Gold Sep 17, 1957
- E3 Campaign For Marriage Sep 24, 1957
- E4 The Gadfly Oct 1, 1957
- E5 Hole in the Wall Oct 8, 1957
- E6 The Man the Navy Couldn't Sink Oct 15, 1957
- E7 Under Seventeen Oct 22, 1957
- E8 The Other Van Gogh Oct 29, 1957
- E9 Arithmetic Sailor Nov 5, 1957
- E10 I Get Along Without You Very Well Nov 12, 1957
- E11 Alice's Wedding Gown Nov 19, 1957
- E12 The Rescue Nov 26, 1957
- E13 Novel Appeal Dec 3, 1957
- E14 Sam Houston's Decision Dec 10, 1957
- E15 The Frying Pan Dec 17, 1957
- E16 A Picture of the Magi Dec 24, 1957
- E17 Death of a Nobody Dec 31, 1957
- E18 Abby, Julia and the Seven Pet Cows Jan 7, 1958
- E19 Cavalry Surgeon Jan 14, 1958
- E20 A Stubborn Fool Jan 21, 1958
- E21 Flight for Life Jan 28, 1958
- E22 The Immortal Eye Feb 4, 1958
- E23 Recipe for Success Feb 11, 1958
- E24 The Checkered Flag Feb 18, 1958
- E25 The Vestris Feb 25, 1958
- E26 War Against War Mar 4, 1958
- E27 The Quality of Mercy Mar 11, 1958
- E28 Man of Principle Mar 25, 1958
- E29 Trail Blazer Apr 1, 1958
Frequently asked questions
Who hosted the series?
John Nesbitt hosted the first season and Frank C. Baxter hosted the later seasons.
What network aired the show?
It aired on CBS in 1956 and ABC from 1957 to 1958.
What was the show's format?
It was an anthology drama series featuring different stories each episode.
Who directed the program?
Arthur Hiller directed the series.
When did the show run?
The series ran from 1956 through 1958.