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Goodyear Television Playhouse

  • 1951-1957
  • 6 seasons
  • NBC
  • Drama

The show featured original plays plus plays adapted from works.

Season 6 Episode Guide

20 Episodes 1956 - 1957

Episode 1

Maestro

Sun, Sep 23, 1956

Episode 2

Missouri Legend

Sun, Oct 7, 1956 60 mins

Though he is a notorious bank and train robber, Jesse James is known to his fellow townspeople in Missouri as Thomas Howard, husband and loyal churchgoer. Some who know the whole story even regard him as something of a Robin Hood. Not so Bob Ford, alias Bob Johnson, who takes a hand in Jesse's destiny.

Episode 3

All Summer Long

Sun, Oct 28, 1956 60 mins

Rounding out this wonderful family is Ruthie and her new husband Harry.

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Episode 4

Stardust II

Sun, Nov 11, 1956 60 mins

Lieutenant Stahlman, in charge of training a platoon of soldiers, is very sentimental about "Stardust II," a standard Army truck. His men share this unusual affection and when ordered to Korea, they decide to take the truck with them.

Episode 5

A Murder Is Announced

Sun, Dec 30, 1956 60 mins

In a small town's newspaper, there is an unusual listing that announces an upcoming murder.

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Episode 6

Nobody's Town

Sun, Jan 27, 1957 60 mins

A peaceful man must stand up to five sadistic gunslingers when they invade his town.

Episode 7

The Princess Back Home

Sun, Feb 24, 1957 60 mins

Successful novelist Maggie Travis returns to her mother's home hoping for a pleasant reunion. But past issues resurface leading to conflict. Maggie also notices her young niece Jennifer is disturbed and needs help.

Episode 8

First Love

Sun, Mar 24, 1957

Episode 9

The Gene Austin Story

Sun, Apr 21, 1957

The story of singing and recording star of the 1920's Gene Austin. Gene and his wife Ruth are giving a farewell party before sailing on a second honeymoon in an attempt to solve their problems. At sea, a storm arises, and they are appalled when they hear a radio report that their boat has been lost with no survivors.

Episode 10

A Will to Live

Sun, May 12, 1957

Episode 11

The Treasure Hunters

Sun, May 26, 1957

Episode 12

Your Every Wish

Sun, Jun 16, 1957

Episode 13

The Legacy

Sun, Jun 30, 1957

Ira Sterling wants to hand over the reins of his company to his son, but the problem is that his son-in-law is far more qualified to run the family business.

Episode 14

Backwoods Cinderella

Sun, Jul 14, 1957 60 mins

A backwoods girl writes to a magazine editor asking for advice how to be beautiful.

Episode 15

Rumblin' Galleries

Sun, Jul 28, 1957

Episode 16

Weekend in Vermont

Sun, Aug 4, 1957

Grace Barre takes her New York fiancé home to Vermont to meet her family, anticipating a cool reception.

Episode 17

The Dark Side of the Moon

Sun, Aug 18, 1957

Episode 18

The House

Sun, Sep 8, 1957

Caroline Barnes has lived the life of a recluse in a New England fishing village since her seafaring husband disappeared years ago. In an attempt to change her life of seclusion, she plans a dinner party.

Episode 19

15 October 1864

Sun, Sep 15, 1957

A recounting of the Confederate raid on St. Alban's, Vermont.

Episode 20

The Best Wine

Sun, Sep 29, 1957

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