The United States Steel Hour Season 4 Episodes

Episode 1

We Must Kill Toni

Wed, Sep 12, 1956

Toni, a beautiful young woman, seems likely to inherit the money that the Oberon brothers need rather badly. What can they do?

Episode 2

Bang the Drum Slowly

Wed, Sep 26, 195652 mins

A pitcher on a major-league baseball team finds out that his catcher is desperately trying to hide something, he is dying of a terminal disease and he doesn't want the owner to find out and fire him.

Episode 3

Sauce for the Goose

Wed, Oct 10, 1956

A copywriter publicizing a booked entitled "Marriage - Trick or Treat?" becomes caught up in the book's thesis: after marriage men lose their zest for life and romantic notions. Taking the message seriously he decides to do something about his own marital life.

Episode 4

Wetback Run

Wed, Oct 24, 1956

A poor Mexican who wants to go to the U.S. seeks help from Mr. Torres in getting across the border.

Episode 5

Survival

Wed, Nov 7, 1956

A drama based on the famous court trial of 1841 in which a seaman was charged with murder. The man, in command of an over-filled lifeboat, ordered a number of the occupants thrown overboard, so that the rest could be saved.

Episode 6

Tom Sawyer

Wed, Nov 21, 195660 mins

In a small Missouri town in the 1840s, teenage Tom Sawyer and his best friend Huckleberry Finn witness a murder, run away to become pirates and return home in time for their own funeral.

Episode 7

Hunted

Wed, Dec 5, 195660 mins

Episode 8

Symbol of Authority

Wed, Dec 19, 195660 mins

Episode 9

The Human Pattern

Wed, Jan 2, 1957

Ma Garfield, who has social ambitions for her son Joey, has always disapproved of her son's career as a high school football coach. But when he falls in love with Helen Baker, a fellow teacher, she throws up her hands in despair. Helen, realizing Ma's great influence over Joey, isn't hopeful about the future of their romance.

Episode 10

To Die Alone

Wed, Jan 16, 1957

The Civil War has been over for several years but in a small western town it lives on. The Randolph and the Carson families refuse to be conciliatory as they supported different sides in the conflict.

Episode 11

They Never Forget

Wed, Jan 30, 1957

Episode 12

Inspired Alibi

Wed, Feb 13, 195760 mins

Episode 13

Shadow of Evil

Wed, Feb 27, 1957

The town's sheriff, possessed of an irrational hatred of outlaws, kills a young man, claiming that the youngster had made an attempt on his life.

Episode 14

The Bottle Imp

Wed, Mar 13, 1957

A man buys a bottle with an imp inside that grants wishes. However, the bottle is cursed; if the holder dies bearing it, his or her soul is forfeited to hell.

Episode 15

Hidden Fury

Wed, Mar 27, 1957

Episode 16

The Hill Wife

Wed, Apr 10, 1957

An unexpected romance occurs when a visitor shows up at an isolated New England farmhouse.

Episode 17

A Matter of Pride

Wed, Apr 24, 1957

A family is unable to afford a blue serge suit for their son's graduation. Instead he is given Grandpa's suit that he wore to his wedding. The boy is afraid of ridicule and does not want to go.

Episode 18

A Drum Is a Woman

Wed, May 8, 1957

Episode 19

Shadow in the Sky

Wed, May 22, 1957

Episode 20

The Little Bullfighter

Wed, Jun 5, 1957

Episode 21

Upbeat

Wed, Jun 19, 195760 mins

Episode 22

Reunion

Wed, Jul 3, 1957

Episode 23

Victim

Wed, Jul 17, 1957

Episode 24

The Change in Chester

Wed, Jul 31, 195760 mins

Episode 25

A Loud Laugh

Wed, Aug 14, 195760 mins

Episode 26

Up Above the World So High

Wed, Aug 28, 1957