The Ford Television Theatre 1952
What is The Ford Television Theatre?
The Ford Television Theatre is a television series that originated in New York City. It featured a cast of actors and actresses from Broadway.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1952
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 141
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 1952
- Last aired
- Jun 26, 1957
- Original language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 141 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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The Ford Television Theatre is a television series that originated in New York City. It featured a cast of actors and actresses from Broadway. At some point, the show relocated to Hollywood, California, where it began to showcase actors and actresses from the Hollywood scene. This change in location resulted in a shift in the cast, with Hollywood talent taking on leading roles. The series is notable for its use of actors and actresses from the stage and screen. The Ford Television Theatre started out on the east coast before making the move to the west coast. The show's cast changed as it moved from New York City to Hollywood, reflecting the different talent pools in each location. The series utilized the talents of actors and actresses from both Broadway and Hollywood.
Should you watch it?
“This anthology series features performances by Broadway and Hollywood actors across its run.”
- features Broadway talent
- showcases Hollywood stars
- format varies by location
Watch it if you enjoy classic television anthologies featuring diverse acting talent.
The series reflects the general tone of television productions from its era.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 29 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Life, Liberty and Orrin Dooley Oct 2, 1952
- E2 Junior Oct 9, 1952
- E3 National Honeymoon Oct 16, 1952
- E4 Birth of a Hero Oct 23, 1952
- E5 Girl in the Park Oct 30, 1952
- E6 Edge of the Law Nov 6, 1952
- E7 Protect Her Honor Nov 13, 1952
- E8 Sunk Nov 20, 1952
- E9 The Divided Heart Nov 27, 1952
- E14 They Also Serve Jan 1, 1953
- E15 It Happened in a Pawn Shop Jan 8, 1953
- E16 This Is My Heart Jan 15, 1953
- E17 The Sermon of the Gun Jan 22, 1953
- E18 Adventure in Connecticut Jan 29, 1953
- E19 The First Born Feb 5, 1953
- E22 All's Fair in Love Feb 26, 1953
- E23 Madame 44 Mar 5, 1953
- E24 My Daughter's Husband Mar 12, 1953
- E25 The Bet Mar 19, 1953
- E26 Double Exposure Mar 26, 1953
- E27 To Any Soldier Apr 2, 1953
- E28 Just What the Doctor Ordered Apr 9, 1953
- E29 Allison, Ltd. Apr 16, 1953
- E30 The Life of the Party Apr 23, 1953
- E32 The Lady and the Champ May 7, 1953
- E33 Look for Tomorrow May 14, 1953
- E34 Sweet Talk Me, Jackson May 21, 1953
- E36 There's No Place Like Home Jun 4, 1953
- E37 The Trestle Jun 11, 1953
Season 2 · 34 episodes
- E1 Tangier Lady Oct 1, 1953
- E2 The Doctor's Downfall Oct 8, 1953
- E3 Emergency Oct 15, 1953
- E4 The Bachelor Oct 22, 1953
- E5 Tomorrow's Men Oct 29, 1953
- E6 The World's My Oyster Nov 5, 1953
- E7 The Ming Lama Nov 12, 1953
- E8 As the Flame Dies Nov 19, 1953
- E9 Double Bet Nov 26, 1953
- E10 Kiss and Forget Dec 3, 1953
- E11 And Suddenly, You Knew
- E12 Gun Job Dec 17, 1953
- E13 Ever Since the Day Dec 24, 1953
- E14 Alias Nora Hale Dec 31, 1953
- E15 The Fugitives Jan 7, 1954
- E16 The Ardent Woodsman Jan 14, 1954
- E17 The Happiest Day Jan 21, 1954
- E18 Mantrap Jan 28, 1954
- E19 Lucky Tommy Jordan Feb 4, 1954
- E22 Marriageable Male Feb 25, 1954
- E24 Come On, Red Mar 11, 1954
- E25 The Last Thirty Minutes Mar 18, 1954
- E26 The Taming of the Shrewd Mar 25, 1954
- E27 Turn Back the Clock Apr 1, 1954
- E29 Sister Veronica Apr 15, 1954
- E30 Wedding March Apr 22, 1954
- E31 Night Visitor Apr 29, 1954
- E32 A Season to Love May 6, 1954
- E33 Wonderful Day for a Wedding May 15, 1954
- E34 Beneath These Waters May 20, 1954
- E36 The Unlocked Door Jun 3, 1954
- E37 The Mason-Dixon Line Jun 10, 1954
- E38 The Tryst Jun 17, 1954
- E39 Indirect Approach Jun 24, 1954
Season 3 · 32 episodes
- E1 The Trouble with Youth Sep 30, 1954
- E2 Daughter of Mine Oct 7, 1954
- E3 Shadow of Truth Oct 14, 1954
- E4 Segment Oct 21, 1954
- E5 Trip Around the Block Oct 28, 1954
- E6 Remember to Live Nov 4, 1954
- E7 The Road Ahead Nov 11, 1954
- E8 The Summer Memory Nov 18, 1954
- E9 The Legal Beagles Nov 25, 1954
- E10 Girl in Flight Dec 2, 1954
- E11 Charlie C Company Dec 9, 1954
- E12 Portrait of Lydia Dec 16, 1954
- E13 Slide, Darling, Slide Dec 23, 1954
- E14 The Unbroken Promise Dec 30, 1954
- E15 Magic Formula Jan 6, 1955
- E16 ..... and Son Jan 13, 1955
- E17 The Stars Don't Shine Jan 20, 1955
- E18 Letters Marked Personal Jan 27, 1955
- E19 Touch of Spring Feb 3, 1955
- E20 Pretend You're You Feb 10, 1955
- E21 Tomorrow We'll Love Feb 17, 1955
- E22 Too Old for Dolls Feb 24, 1955
- E23 The Lilac Bush Mar 3, 1955
- E24 Second Sight Mar 10, 1955
- E25 Celebrity Mar 17, 1955
- E26 Garrity's Sons Mar 24, 1955
- E27 Hanrahan Mar 31, 1955
- E28 Deception Apr 7, 1955
- E29 Sunday Mourn Apr 21, 1955
- E33 Mimi May 19, 1955
- E36 One Man Missing Jun 9, 1955
- E38 The Mumbys Jun 23, 1955
Season 4 · 21 episodes
- E1 All That Glitters Oct 6, 1955
- E2 Husband Oct 13, 1955
- E3 The Lady in the Wind Oct 20, 1955
- E4 Twelve to Eternity Oct 27, 1955
- E5 Johnny, Where Are You? Nov 3, 1955
- E8 Passage to Yesterday Nov 24, 1955
- E12 A Kiss for Santa Dec 22, 1955
- E13 A Set of Values Dec 29, 1955
- E15 Dear Diane Jan 12, 1956
- E16 Never Lend Money to a Woman Jan 19, 1956
- E17 Try Me for Size Jan 26, 1956
- E18 Tin Can Skipper Feb 2, 1956
- E20 Airborne Honeymoon Feb 16, 1956
- E22 Man Without Fear Mar 1, 1956
- E26 The Face Mar 29, 1956
- E27 Autumn Fever Apr 5, 1956
- E31 The Payoff May 3, 1956
- E33 The Kill May 17, 1956
- E37 Panic Jun 14, 1956
- E38 Remembrance Day Jun 21, 1956
- E39 A Past Remembered Jun 28, 1956
Season 5 · 19 episodes
- E2 Sudden Silence Oct 10, 1956
- E3 Emergency Oct 15, 1953
- E4 Measure of Faith Oct 24, 1956
- E5 Black Jim Hawk Oct 31, 1956
- E8 The Menace of Hasty Heights Nov 21, 1956
- E9 Stand by to Dive Nov 28, 1956
- E11 The Marriage Plan Dec 12, 1956
- E12 Duffy's Man Dec 19, 1956
- E14 Fear Has Many Faces Jan 2, 1957
- E15 The Quiet Stranger Jan 9, 1957
- E16 Sweet Charlie Jan 16, 1957
- E18 Mrs. Wane Comes to Call Jan 30, 1957
- E19 The Connoisseur Feb 6, 1957
- E20 Ringside Seat Feb 13, 1957
- E21 With No Regrets Feb 20, 1957
- E25 The Man Across the Hall Mar 20, 1957
- E30 Footnote on a Doll Apr 24, 1957
- E38 Desperation Jun 19, 1957
- E39 Adventure for Hire Jun 26, 1957
Frequently asked questions
Where was the show produced?
The series was produced in both New York City and Hollywood, California.
Who starred in the show?
The cast included various Broadway and Hollywood actors and actresses.
What is the format of the series?
It is an anthology series featuring different performers in each production.
Did the cast change over time?
Yes, the show transitioned from Broadway-based talent in New York to Hollywood-based talent.
What kind of program is this?
It is a television anthology series.