S1·E1 Dinner at Eight
Synopsis
Social-climbing Mrs. Oliver Jordan, whose husband's firm is in financial trouble, feels obligated to reciprocate hospitality for a visiting British aristocratic couple by arranging a small dinner party. The guests are chosen both to impress--a faded stage star, a well-known if over-the-hill alcoholic actor--and to meet certain social obligations. This means the necessary inclusion of a philandering doctor and his wife, and a gauche, nouveau-riche couple who are loathed but powerful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Philco Television Playhouse air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Dinner at Eight') originally aired on October 3, 1948.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Dinner at Eight')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in The Philco Television Playhouse Season 1 Episode 1?
Social-climbing Mrs. Oliver Jordan, whose husband's firm is in financial trouble, feels obligated to reciprocate hospitality for a visiting British aristocratic couple by arranging a small dinner party. The guests are chosen both to impress--a faded stage star, a well-known if over-the-hill alcoholi...