Waterfront 1954
What is Waterfront?
Waterfront is a syndicated American television drama series that aired from 1954 to 1955. The show followed the adventures of tugboat captain John Herrick, portrayed by Preston Foster.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 81
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 21, 1954
- Last aired
- Aug 15, 1955
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 81 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Waterfront is a syndicated American television drama series that aired from 1954 to 1955. The show followed the adventures of tugboat captain John Herrick, portrayed by Preston Foster. Produced by Roland Reed Productions, Inc. for the Ziv Company, the series was partially filmed on location at the Port of Los Angeles. Each episode centered around Herrick and the operations aboard his tugboat, the Cheryl Ann. The program ran for a single season, concluding in 1955. It was distributed as a half-hour series and featured episodic storylines involving maritime activities and harbor life. The full cast and crew credits include various actors, directors, and production staff involved in bringing the series to television.
Should you watch it?
“Follow tugboat captain John Herrick through maritime adventures.”
- authentic 1950s maritime setting
- Preston Foster's grounded performance
- slice-of-life storytelling
- limited episode information available
- narrow focus on maritime work
you enjoy classic maritime dramas with strong character work.
Suitable for general audiences interested in 1950s working-class life.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 41 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Skipper's Day Aug 21, 1954
- E2 Sunken Treasure of San Pedro Aug 28, 1954
- E3 Lighthouse Sep 5, 1954
- E4 A New Whistle for the Cheryl Ann Sep 12, 1954
- E5 Cap'n Long John Sep 19, 1954
- E6 Term Paper Sep 26, 1954
- E7 Cap'n John's Dilemma Oct 3, 1954
- E8 Family Problems Oct 10, 1954
- E9 Sea Bells
- E10 Tug o'War
- E11 Tailor-Made
- E12 Troubled Waters
- E13 The Rift
- E14 The RIft
- E15 First Mate
- E16 Warehouse Incident
- E17 High Water
- E18 Floating Mine
- E19 Fogbound
- E20 Live Cargo
- E21 Cap'n Christopher
- E22 Tension
- E23 Backwash
- E24 Diamonds in the Rough
- E25 The Long Beach Pike
- E26 Portia of the Sea
- E27 Anchors of the Past
- E28 Driftwood
- E29 Driftwood
- E30 Drawbridge Incident
- E31 Tuna Clipper
- E32 The White Ducks
- E33 Star Bright
- E34 Habor Piracy
- E35 The Sea and Captain Taggart
- E36 Ghost Tug
- E37 F.O.B. Vera Cruz
- E38 Night at the Lighthouse
- E39 Live Bait
- E40 Oil Island
- E41 Christmas in San Pedro
Season 2 · 40 episodes
- E1 Fisherman's Fiesta
- E2 Yellow Flag
- E3 Floating Bottle
- E4 The Reluctant Guest
- E5 Homing Flight
- E6 Farnum's Folly
- E7 Trial By Fire
- E8 Skipper, Beware Jan 1, 1955
- E9 Captain Without a Ship
- E10 The Man
- E11 The Skipper and the Padre
- E12 The Sea Rustler
- E13 Shakedown Cruise
- E14 Trestle Point
- E15 The Search
- E16 The Artful Horse Aug 15, 1955
- E17 Tuna Bound
- E18 The Semi-Private Room
- E19 Beyond the Line
- E20 The Angel Louise
- E21 Stannd By All Stations
- E22 Ferry Boat Ride
- E23 The Seal
- E24 Safe Harbor
- E25 The Race Jan 1, 1955
- E26 The Rescue
- E27 Double Exposure
- E28 Mike
- E29 The Hideout
- E30 The Hideout
- E31 Captain For A Day
- E32 Catalina Swim
- E33 Beached
- E34 Red Label Cargo
- E35 Sea Explorers
- E36 Bait Cruise
- E37 The Yacht Race
- E38 Trouble Ship
- E39 The Rivals
- E40 Harbor Bound
Frequently asked questions
Who stars as the main character?
Preston Foster plays tugboat captain John Herrick.
What year did the show air?
The series aired during 1954-1955.
What is the show about?
It follows the maritime adventures of tugboat captain John Herrick.
Is it a drama or comedy?
The series is a dramatic portrayal of maritime life.
How many episodes were made?
The total episode count is not specified in available sources.