Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables (1959).
- 1958-1960
- 2 seasons
- CBS
- Drama
An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables (1959).
Season 2 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 1959 - 1960
Episode 1
A Diamond for Carla
Mon, Sep 14, 1959 60 mins
A young girl is in love with a shy young man, but her father wants her to marry a middle-aged man with money.
Episode 2
The Day the Town Stood Up
Fri, Oct 2, 1959 60 mins
An itinerant philosopher challenges a psychopathic young outlaw who rules the population of a small Western town.
Episode 3
Six Guns for Donegan
Fri, Oct 16, 1959 60 mins
An old sheriff risks his life to save the life of the town weakling.
Episode 4
So Tender, So Profane
Fri, Oct 30, 1959 60 mins
Luis is upset to hear that his sister is heading to his house for a long visit.
Episode 5
Come Back to Sorrento
Fri, Nov 6, 1959 60 mins
A girl new to the United States finds love in New York.
Episode 6
Border Justice
Fri, Nov 13, 1959 60 mins
The sheriff of an Arizona town is shocked when traveling across the land of a cattle baron. He cannot believe the squalor the ranch hands and their families are forced to live in. He rescues a pregnant woman living in a shack.
Episode 7
Lepke
Fri, Nov 20, 1959 60 mins
The man of a murdering ring is brought to justice.
Episode 8
The Hanging Judge
Fri, Dec 4, 1959 60 mins
A judge uses his power to bring vengeance on his daughter's killer.
Episode 9
Murder in Gratitude
Fri, Dec 11, 1959 60 mins
A doctor kills the man who murdered his brother, but he kills the wrong man.
Episode 10
The Desilu Revue
Fri, Dec 25, 1959 60 mins
Lucille Ball plays herself as the vice-president of Desilu Productions, who is busy readying her workshop of young performers for their musical revue.
Episode 11
Meeting at Appalachia
Fri, Jan 22, 1960 60 mins
A cop tracks down the head of a crime ring.
Episode 12
Thunder in the Night
Fri, Feb 19, 1960 60 mins
A United States agent tries to stop the sale of fake U.S. Passports.
Episode 13
Circle of Evil
Fri, Mar 18, 1960 60 mins
A private investigator finds evidence that his client is guilty.
Episode 14
The Man in the Funny Suit
Fri, Apr 15, 1960 60 mins
A behind-the-scenes drama concerning Ed Wynn's performance as Army in Requiem for a Heavyweight (1956).
Episode 15
City in Bondage
Fri, May 13, 1960 60 mins
An honest and smart New York cop is exposed as a phony.
Episode 16
Murder Is a Private Affair
Fri, Jun 10, 1960 60 mins
A frightened heiress thinks that her husband is planing on killing her, so she seeks the help of on old friend.