Thriller 1960
What is Thriller?
Thriller is an American anthology television series that aired on NBC during the 1960–61 and 1961–62 seasons. The show was hosted by Boris Karloff, who introduced each episode and occasionally starred in them as well.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1960
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 67
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 13, 1960
- Last aired
- Apr 30, 1962
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Crime
- Updated
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Thriller is an American anthology television series that aired on NBC during the 1960–61 and 1961–62 seasons. The show was hosted by Boris Karloff, who introduced each episode and occasionally starred in them as well. The series featured standalone episodes that blended macabre horror with suspenseful crime narratives, often described as having a Hitchcockian tone. Karloff's iconic presence and the show's eerie storytelling made it a notable entry in early television horror. The program aired during a time when anthology series were popular, and its focus on dark, self-contained stories distinguished it within the genre. Each episode was introduced by Karloff, whose reputation from classic horror films lent the series a distinctive gothic atmosphere. The show's format allowed for varied storytelling, combining elements of supernatural dread with psychological thriller plots. This approach created a unique viewing experience that relied heavily on mood and atmosphere, enhanced by Karloff's narration and occasional on-screen performances. The series remains a product of early 1960s television, reflecting the era's interest in horror and suspense genres.
Should you watch it?
“Boris Karloff hosts chilling tales of horror and crime.”
- Karloff's iconic hosting presence
- mix of horror and crime genres
- adaptations from notable writers
- dated production values
- uneven episode quality
you enjoy classic anthology horror with a legendary host.
Contains macabre and suspenseful content typical of early horror anthologies.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 37 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Twisted Image Sep 13, 1960
- E2 Child's Play Sep 20, 1960
- E3 Worse Than Murder Sep 27, 1960
- E4 The Mark of the Hand Oct 4, 1960
- E5 Rose's Last Summer Oct 11, 1960
- E6 The Guilty Men Oct 18, 1960
- E7 The Purple Room Oct 25, 1960
- E8 The Watcher Nov 1, 1960
- E9 Girl With a Secret Nov 15, 1960
- E10 The Prediction Nov 22, 1960
- E11 The Fatal Impulse Nov 29, 1960
- E12 The Big Blackout Dec 6, 1960
- E13 Knock Three-One-Two Dec 13, 1960
- E14 Man in the Middle Dec 20, 1960
- E15 The Cheaters Dec 27, 1960
- E16 The Hungry Glass Jan 3, 1961
- E17 The Poisoner Jan 10, 1961
- E18 Man in a Cage Jan 17, 1961
- E19 Choose a Victim Jan 24, 1961
- E20 Hay-Fork and Bill-Hook Feb 7, 1961
- E21 The Merriweather File Feb 14, 1961
- E22 The Fingers of Fear Feb 21, 1961
- E23 Well of Doom Feb 28, 1961
- E24 The Ordeal of Dr. Cordell Mar 7, 1961
- E25 Trio for Terror Mar 14, 1961
- E26 Papa Benjamin Mar 21, 1961
- E27 Late Date Apr 4, 1961
- E28 Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper Apr 11, 1961
- E29 The Devil's Ticket Apr 18, 1961
- E30 Parasite Mansion Apr 25, 1961
- E31 A Good Imagination May 2, 1961
- E32 Mr. George May 9, 1961
- E33 Terror in Teakwood May 16, 1961
- E34 The Prisoner in the Mirror May 23, 1961
- E35 Dark Legacy May 30, 1961
- E36 Pigeons From Hell Jun 6, 1961
- E37 The Grim Reaper Jun 13, 1961
Season 2 · 30 episodes
- E1 What Beckoning Ghost? Sep 18, 1961
- E2 Guillotine Sep 26, 1961
- E3 The Premature Burial Oct 2, 1961
- E4 The Weird Tailor Oct 16, 1961
- E5 God Grante That She Lye Stille Oct 23, 1961
- E6 Masquerade Oct 30, 1961
- E7 The Last of the Sommervilles Nov 6, 1961
- E8 Letter to a Lover Nov 13, 1961
- E9 A Third For Pinochle Nov 20, 1961
- E10 The Closed Cabinet Nov 27, 1961
- E11 Dialogues With Death Dec 4, 1961
- E12 The Return of Andrew Bentley Dec 11, 1961
- E13 The Remarkable Mrs. Hawk Dec 18, 1961
- E14 Portrait Without a Face Dec 25, 1961
- E15 An Attractive Family Jan 1, 1962
- E16 Waxworks Jan 8, 1962
- E17 La Strega Jan 15, 1962
- E18 The Storm Jan 22, 1962
- E19 A Wig For Miss Devore Jan 29, 1962
- E20 The Hollow Watcher Feb 12, 1962
- E21 Cousin Tundifer Feb 19, 1962
- E22 The Incredible Doktor Markesan Feb 26, 1962
- E23 Flowers of Evil Mar 5, 1962
- E24 'Til Death Do Us Part Mar 12, 1962
- E25 The Bride Who Died Twice Mar 19, 1962
- E26 Kill My Love Mar 26, 1962
- E27 Man of Mystery Apr 2, 1962
- E28 The Innocent Bystanders Apr 9, 1962
- E29 The Lethal Ladies Apr 16, 1962
- E30 The Specialists Apr 30, 1962
Frequently asked questions
Who hosted Thriller?
Boris Karloff hosted and sometimes starred in the series.
What type of stories were featured?
The show included self-contained horror and crime stories.
When did Thriller air?
It aired during the 1960-61 and 1961-62 seasons.
Was it a weekly series?
Yes, it was a regularly scheduled anthology series.
Are any famous writers represented?
Some episodes were adapted from works by Cornell Woolrich, Robert Bloch, and Charlotte Armstrong.