Gruen Guild Playhouse
An American dramatic anthology series that was known as Gruen Guild Playhouse when it debuted on ABC. "Guild" was dropped from the title when it was shown on the DuMont Television Network in 1952. Sponsored by the Gruen Watch Company.
- 1951-1953
- 2 seasons
- ABC
- Drama
An American dramatic anthology series that was known as Gruen Guild Playhouse when it debuted on ABC. "Guild" was dropped from the title when it was shown on the DuMont Television Network in 1952. Sponsored by the Gruen Watch Company.
Season 2 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 1952
Episode 1
The Bachelor's Week-End
Thu, Mar 27, 1952
A man's attempt to rid his sister of her irresponsible bachelor beau by packing everyone off for a weekend camping trip ends in a comic disaster, dog and parrot included.
Episode 2
Dream Man
Thu, Apr 10, 1952
A matinee idol pays great attention to the neglected charm of a taken for granted housewife.
Episode 3
The Tiger
Thu, Apr 24, 1952
A ruthless tycoon refuses to believe the astrologer's prediction that he will lose his fortune, wife, and eventually his own life
Episode 4
Al Haddon's Lamp
Thu, May 8, 1952
An ambitious real estate agent ends up possessing Aladdin's famous lamp.
Episode 5
A Boy Wears a Gun
Thu, May 22, 1952
Episode 6
Counterplot
Thu, Jun 5, 1952
When an American newspaperman is tortured into signing a "confession," the Voice of America broadcasts challenge it, and an international espionage-agent-for-hire volunteers to help save the man.
Episode 7
Birds of Prey
Thu, Jun 19, 1952
A boy is very ill and a strange omen is the means of saving his life in this tale of Irish superstition
Episode 8
For Life
Thu, Jul 3, 1952
A couple of convicts volunteer as human guinea pigs to assist a woman doctor in developing a serum for use in Korea.
Episode 9
The Corner Shop
Tue, Jul 29, 1952 30 mins
An antique shop in foggy London is where a man finds, after death, the one thing he sought relentlessly in life.
Episode 11
Alias Troubles
Thu, Jul 17, 1952
The pet name for the family dog is "Troubles," and his 9-year-old master has a vivid imagination and believes his pet is a jewel thief. The newspaper headlines bear this out, and so the story begins.
Episode 12
The Leather Coat
Tue, Sep 9, 1952
A poor couple operate a filling station in the desert and find a small fortune. The man wants to return it, but his wife says to keep it, so they can escape from poverty.
Episode 13
Emergency
Tue, Aug 12, 1952
A doctor and nurse engage in the scientific pursuit of an insane poisoner of pets.
Episode 14
Out of the Dark
Tue, Aug 26, 1952
Four desperate people from behind the Iron Curtain have a rendezvous with freedom in the dark of night.
Episode 16
Face Value
Tue, Sep 23, 1952
A plastic surgeon is forced into an illegal operation by two desperadoes below the border.