Window on Main Street

Episode 1

The Return

Mon, Oct 2, 1961 30 mins

Cameron Brooks, writer, returns home after 28 years to write about his hometown. But the town has changed a lot since his return.

Episode 2

The Teacher

Mon, Oct 9, 1961 30 mins

Wilma Henderson is an exemplary example of a teacher to students and her bosses. When Cameron and pal Arny discover she's seeing local lothario Harry McGil, she resigns. Cam convinces her to stay and deal with her situation.

Episode 3

Doctor to Town

Mon, Oct 16, 1961 30 mins

The new doctor in town has sown distrust in his ability to do good because, as a kid, he wreaked havoc on the many townspeople who remember him.

Episode 4

The Woman Behind Chapter Four

Mon, Oct 23, 1961 30 mins

Once a prominent name in the town's social registry, Vinia is now widowed and fallen on hard times. Her job as a chambermaid has her family convinced she has sunken below her station, but she feels complete in her new life.

Episode 5

College

Mon, Oct 30, 1961 30 mins

Leonard wants to go to college. His father insists he stay home and take over the family business. Everyone seems to have an opinion. And Leonard becomes quite conflicted and confused.

Episode 6

The Haunted House

Mon, Nov 6, 1961 30 mins

Episode 7

The Editor's Daughter

Mon, Nov 13, 1961 30 mins

Evelyn Ramsey, the editor's daughter, envisions a very romantic life for herself and her boyfriend, despite what any adults may think or do.

Episode 8

The Big Spender

Mon, Nov 20, 1961 30 mins

Cam teaches a young man how to spend money.

Episode 9

The Letter

Mon, Nov 27, 1961 30 mins

Cameron writes a chapter in his book about a day in the life of editor Lloyd Ramsey, particularly about the day Lloyd received a letter from a little boy wanting to know who started god.

Episode 10

The Dollar Nineteen Cent Thief

Mon, Dec 4, 1961 30 mins

Cameron finds the nervous young man who broke into his room hiding on the balcony. He learns it's Elroy's first robbery and it only got him $1.19. After talking with him, Cameron decides the would-be thief is just a confused youth deserving of a second chance.

Episode 11

The Double Life of Julia Cosgrove

Mon, Dec 11, 1961 30 mins

Episode 12

Christmas Memory

Mon, Dec 18, 1961 25 mins

On Christmas Eve, Cameron remembers an argument he had with his late wife concerning the butter churn she gave him as a Christmas present and how they subsequently made up and pledged to be together in spirit during the holidays even if they are separated. Cameron chances to meet Ludwig, his hotel's janitor, who is feeling depressed by his own feelings.

Episode 13

The Charity Drive

Mon, Dec 25, 1961 30 mins

Episode 14

Arny's Revolt

Mon, Jan 1, 1962 30 mins

Arny moves in with Cam.

Episode 15

The Mixing Bowl

Mon, Jan 8, 1962 30 mins

Episode 16

Persevering Villain

Mon, Jan 15, 1962 30 mins

Episode 17

Front Page Hero

Mon, Jan 22, 1962 30 mins

Episode 18

Girl with the Rose Colored Eyes

Mon, Jan 29, 1962 30 mins

A store owner learns how difficult it is to be a hero.

Episode 19

Case for Justice

Mon, Feb 5, 1962 30 mins

An 11-year-old boy wants his younger brother to go to jail.

Episode 20

The Boy Who Got Too Many Laughs

Wed, Feb 14, 1962 30 mins

Episode 21

Time Runs Back

Wed, Feb 21, 1962 30 mins

Cam questions a psychic phenomenon.

Episode 22

The Rainmaker

Wed, Feb 28, 1962 30 mins

Episode 23

Rumor on Campus

Wed, Mar 7, 1962 30 mins

Episode 24

The Exclusive Story

Wed, Mar 14, 1962 30 mins

Episode 25

Ours Is a Nice House

Wed, Mar 7, 1962 30 mins

Episode 26

The Big Chance

Wed, Mar 28, 1962 30 mins

Episode 27

It's Blessed to Receive

Wed, Mar 28, 1962 30 mins

Episode 28

The Fast Shuffle

Wed, Apr 11, 1962 30 mins

Episode 29

To You, From Me

Wed, Apr 18, 1962 30 mins

After Peggy loses a diamond ring Wally gave her, she asks Cam how she can keep Wally from finding out.

Episode 30

A Classroom Romance

Wed, Apr 25, 1962 30 mins

Episode 31

A Voice in the Tree

Wed, May 2, 1962 30 mins

Cam receives an envelope containing some poems written in a child's handwriting and signed by 12-year-old Alicia Stroud, who asks him to help her get her poetry published. When she tells him she writes the verse at the urging of a voice coming through the branches of a tree, he decides to investigate.

Episode 32

The Free Soul

Wed, May 9, 1962 30 mins

Episode 33

The Magic Lamp

Wed, May 16, 1962 30 mins

Episode 34

A Job for Summer

Wed, May 23, 1962 30 mins