The Dick Powell Show 1961
What is The Dick Powell Show?
The Dick Powell Show is an American anthology series that aired on NBC. It was primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company and featured a variety of episodes throughout its run.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1961
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 60
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 26, 1961
- Last aired
- Apr 30, 1963
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Talk
- Updated
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The Dick Powell Show is an American anthology series that aired on NBC. It was primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company and featured a variety of episodes throughout its run. The series was hosted by longtime film star Dick Powell, who was a well-known figure in the entertainment industry. Powell's tenure as host was followed by a series of guest hosts, who paid tribute to him in various episodes. This included a special program hosted by Gregory Peck, who recognized Powell as a "great and good friend to our industry." Other actors, including Robert Mitchum, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Ford, and Charles Boyer, also served as guest hosts. The series continued after Dick Powell's death, with various actors stepping in to host episodes.
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“An American anthology television series featuring a renowned film star host.”
- Hosted by Dick Powell
- Features various guest hosts
- Short run on television
Watch it if you enjoy classic American anthology television series from the early 1960s.
The series includes drama, comedy, and talk elements suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 30 episodes
- E1 Who Killed Julie Greer? Mytharc Sep 26, 1961
- E2 Ricochet Core Oct 3, 1961
- E3 Killer In The House Core Oct 10, 1961
- E4 John J. Diggs Core Oct 17, 1961
- E5 Doyle Against The House Core Oct 24, 1961
- E6 Out Of The Night Core Oct 31, 1961
- E7 Somebody's Waiting Core Nov 7, 1961
- E8 The Geetas Box Core Nov 14, 1961
- E9 Goodbye Hannah Core Nov 21, 1961
- E10 Up Jumped The Devil Core Nov 28, 1961
- E11 Three Soldiers Core Dec 5, 1961
- E12 A Swiss Affair Core Dec 12, 1961
- E13 The Fifth Caller Core Dec 19, 1961
- E14 Open Season Core Dec 26, 1961
- E15 Death In A Village Core Jan 2, 1962
- E16 A Time To Die Core Jan 9, 1962
- E17 The Price of Tomatoes Core Jan 16, 1962
- E18 Obituary For Mr. X Core Jan 23, 1962
- E19 Squadron Core Jan 30, 1962
- E20 The Prison Core Feb 6, 1962
- E21 Seeds of April Core Feb 13, 1962
- E22 The Legend Core Feb 20, 1962
- E23 The Hook Core Mar 6, 1962
- E24 View from the Eiffel Tower Core Mar 13, 1962
- E25 330 Independence SW Core Mar 20, 1962
- E26 The Clocks Core Mar 27, 1962
- E27 Safari Core Apr 3, 1962
- E28 The Boston Terrier Core Apr 10, 1962
- E29 No Strings Attached Mytharc Apr 24, 1962
- E30 Savage Sunday Mytharc May 1, 1962
Season 2 · 30 episodes
- E1 Special Assignment Mytharc Sep 25, 1962
- E2 Tomorrow the Man Core Oct 2, 1962
- E3 Run Till It's Dark Core Oct 9, 1962
- E4 The Doomsday Boys Core Oct 16, 1962
- E5 The Sea Witch Core Oct 23, 1962
- E6 The Great Anatole Core Oct 30, 1962
- E7 The Honorable Albert Higgins Core Nov 6, 1962
- E8 Days of Glory Core Nov 13, 1962
- E9 In Search of a Son Core Nov 20, 1962
- E10 Borderline Core Nov 27, 1962
- E11 Pericles on 31st Street Core Dec 4, 1962
- E12 The Court Martial of Captain Wycliff Core Dec 11, 1962
- E13 Crazy Sunday Core Dec 18, 1962
- E14 The Big Day Core Dec 25, 1962
- E15 Project X Core Jan 8, 1963
- E16 The Losers Core Jan 15, 1963
- E17 Everybody Loves Sweeney Core Jan 22, 1963
- E18 The Rage of Silence Core Jan 29, 1963
- E19 The Judge Core Feb 5, 1963
- E20 Luxury Liner Core Feb 12, 1963
- E21 Apples Don't Fall Far Mytharc Feb 19, 1963
- E22 Tissue of Hate Core Feb 26, 1963
- E23 Thunder In A Forgotten Town Core Mar 5, 1963
- E24 Colossus Core Mar 12, 1963
- E25 Charlie's Duet Core Mar 19, 1963
- E26 The Third Side of a Coin Core Mar 26, 1963
- E27 Epilogue Core Apr 2, 1963
- E28 The Last of the Big Spenders Core Apr 16, 1963
- E29 The Old Man and the City Mytharc Apr 23, 1963
- E30 The Last of the Private Eyes Mytharc Apr 30, 1963
Frequently asked questions
When did The Dick Powell Show run?
The American anthology series ran on NBC from 1961 to 1963.
Who hosted the series initially?
It was hosted by longtime film star Dick Powell until his death.
Who sponsored the show?
The series was primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company.
Who was the first guest host after Dick Powell?
Gregory Peck was the first guest host, beginning the January 8 program with a tribute.
Which network broadcasted the series?
The series ran on NBC.
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