The 20th Century Fox Hour 1955
What is The 20th Century Fox Hour?
The 20th Century Fox Hour is an American drama anthology series. It was televised in the United States on CBS from an unspecified start year to 1957.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1955
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 37
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 5, 1955
- Last aired
- Jun 12, 1957
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 37 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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The 20th Century Fox Hour is an American drama anthology series. It was televised in the United States on CBS from an unspecified start year to 1957. The series features a collection of standalone episodes, each with its own unique story and cast. Some of the episodes were later restored and remastered for re-release on a different television channel. In 2002, a selection of the restored episodes was shown on the Fox Movie Channel under the title Hour of Stars. A notable episode, Overnight Haul, was released in Australia as a feature film. The series starred various actors in its episodes, including Richard Conte and Lizabeth Scott in the episode Overnight Haul. The series is notable for its anthology format, featuring a range of stories and casts throughout its run.
Should you watch it?
“This American drama anthology series features diverse stories broadcast on CBS throughout the mid-1950s.”
- features notable guest stars
- showcases mid-century television production
- historical significance
- limited availability of episodes
- varied episode quality
Watch it if you enjoy classic television anthology series from the 1950s.
The series reflects the dramatic standards and broadcast norms of the 1950s.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Cavalcade Oct 5, 1955
- E2 Laura Oct 19, 1955
- E3 The Ox-Bow Incident Nov 2, 1955
- E4 The Late George Apley Nov 16, 1955
- E5 Christopher Bean Nov 30, 1955
- E6 The Miracle on 34th Street Dec 14, 1955
- E7 Man on the Ledge Dec 28, 1955
- E8 Yacht on the High Sea Jan 11, 1956
- E9 One Life Jan 25, 1956
- E10 Crack-Up Feb 8, 1956
- E11 In Times Like These Feb 22, 1956
- E12 Deception Mar 7, 1956
- E13 Gun in His Hand Apr 4, 1956
- E14 Mr. Belvedere Apr 18, 1956
- E15 Broken Arrow May 2, 1956
- E16 Overnight Haul May 16, 1956
- E17 The Empty Room May 30, 1956
- E18 The Hefferan Family Jun 13, 1956
Season 2 · 19 episodes
- E1 Child of the Regiment Oct 3, 1956
- E2 Stranger in the Night Oct 17, 1956
- E3 The Money Maker Oct 31, 1956
- E4 Smoke Jumpers Nov 14, 1956
- E5 The Last Patriarch Nov 28, 1956
- E6 Men Against Speed Dec 12, 1956
- E7 Operation Cicero Dec 26, 1956
- E8 End of a Gun Jan 9, 1957
- E9 False Witness Jan 23, 1957
- E10 Springfield Incident Feb 6, 1957
- E11 Man of the Law Feb 20, 1957
- E12 City in Flames Mar 6, 1957
- E13 Deadline Decision Mar 20, 1957
- E14 The Still Trumpet Apr 3, 1957
- E15 Men in Her Life Apr 17, 1957
- E16 Deep Water May 1, 1957
- E17 The Great American Hoax May 15, 1957
- E18 Threat to a Happy Ending May 29, 1957
- E19 The Marriage Broker Jun 12, 1957
Frequently asked questions
When did the series air?
The series was televised on CBS from 1955 to 1957.
Were any episodes released as films?
The season one episode Overnight Haul was released in Australia as a feature film.
What was the series later called?
Some episodes were restored and shown on the Fox Movie Channel in 2002 under the title Hour of Stars.
Who starred in the episode Overnight Haul?
This episode starred Richard Conte and Lizabeth Scott.
What type of show is this?
It is an American drama anthology series.