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The 20th Century Fox Hour 1955

★ 6.0/10 · 8 votes Drama 2 seasons · 37 eps Ended
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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
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Overview

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.

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Should you watch it?

“This American drama anthology series features diverse stories broadcast on CBS throughout the mid-1950s.”

Reasons to watch
  • features notable guest stars
  • showcases mid-century television production
  • historical significance
Keep in mind
  • 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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Season 2 · 19 episodes

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.