Episodes
1984
September 21, 1953
An adaptation of the dystopic novel concerning one man's rebellion against a totalitarian society
Hound-Dog Man
September 28, 1953
Twelve-year-old Cotton Kinney wants a dog for Christmas and gives hints when he buys his dad a dog collar for Christmas and his mom a bowl just the right size for dog food.
Silent the Song
October 5, 1953
Opera diva Marcia Vernon loses her voice. Though Mark, her irresponsible husband, and Carol, her secretary, are both devoted to her, they otherwise oppose each other. Marica's surgery and the aftermath bring surprising revelations to all three.
Music and Mrs. Pratt
October 12, 1953
A wealthy 70-year-old woman believes money can do everything, especially if one has as much as 70 million, the estimated fortune of Jenny Pratt. Piano tuner Jack O'Hara comes to Mrs. Pratt's home to tune her piano and finds himself living in her mansion, seven hours of daily piano practice for a year.
Letter of Love
October 19, 1953
Captain Miles reads the pathetic appeals of his buddy to his young wife back home that she write to him. Miles finds himself hating the unknown woman, until he has the opportunity to meet her and discover the trouble.
Another Caesar
October 26, 1953
A weak man masquerades as a hero in a Latin American republic.
Crime at Blossom's
November 2, 1953
A double murder has taken place at the cottage of the Merrymans. When they arrive at their cottage, they are bombarded by inquisitive neighbors about what transpired to their former tenants.
Camille
November 9, 1953
A modern dress adaptation of the classic story of a terminally ill prostitute who falls in love with a man of means.
A Bargain with God
November 16, 1953
A priest working the Mission Church on Bowdoin Street in Boston is threatened with condemnation. The church is in such disrepair and with no funds to rebuild, the situation is hopeless. The Mission affects the lives of everyone in the neighborhood, even garage mechanic Johnny and his wife Jebby as well as the wealthy Lydia Brunall all come to see Father Ferris.
Buffalo Bill is Dead
November 23, 1953
An old cowboy makes his living riding in a Wild West show and reminisces on the days when he fought side-by-side with Buffalo Bill Cody.
Confessions of a Nervous Man
November 30, 1953
The story about how the success of Axelrod's play ""The Seven Year Itch"" affected him
Dry Run
December 7, 1953
The heroic story of Captain Robert I. Olsen aboard the Angler, a submarine that rescued 135 people through heavily mined waters.
All My Love
December 14, 1953
A spoiled rich girl matures into a lovely lady when she learns compassion and tenderness from three loves.
Cinderella '53
December 21, 1953
A modernized musical of the classic story
Master of the Rose
December 28, 1953
A small group of people in Belgium try to safeguard a painting of the Nativity from Nazi plundering.
The Runaway
January 4, 1954
A Brooklyn bus driver drives off to Miami in a city bus and is apprehended by the police.
The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners
January 11, 1954
A group of school children perform what appears to be a play, but it progresses into a trial when the school janitor is accused of murder.
A Criminal Design
January 18, 1954
An unemployed writer working as a press agent for an American dress designer in Italy becomes innocently involved in smuggling. [RF]
A Favor for a Friend
January 25, 1954
An accountant meets an aged millionaire, who appoints him executor of a trust fund for the millionaire's dog, Shaftsbury.
Herman Came By Bomber
February 1, 1954
A war orphan is smuggled into the U.S. by a pilot.
Man of Extinction
February 8, 1954
The writer of murder mysteries acts out the crimes before putting them to paper. There's a real plot twist when a dead man turns up in her house.
Dark Possession
February 15, 1954
An anonymous letter writer creates fear and havoc in the lives of three sisters.
The Role of a Lover
February 22, 1954
A former child star disappears during a Broadway play.
Side Street
March 1, 1954
A young married couple live in a New York neighborhood and share a babysitter and maid of all work with another couple. When this paragon of domesticity decides to wed the two husbands are hard put to break up the romance.
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
March 8, 1954
A writer's undercover assignment backfires when he cannot produce the evidence needed to free himself from jail.
Thunder on Sycamore Street
March 15, 1954
Neighbors attempt to run a respected citizen out of town when they learn he is a former convict.
The Expendables
March 22, 1954
A story about Russian emigrants
Paul's Apartment
March 29, 1954
Paul realizes that his beautiful new wife is more interested in his belongings than she is in him.
Stir Mugs
April 5, 1954
Parolees in war service decide to escape on the night of V-J Day rather than return home.
Jack Sparling, Forty-Six
April 12, 1954
A successful businessman's achievements aren't enough as he drives himself for a higher more powerful position.
A Handful of Diamonds
April 19, 1954
When scandal and financial ruin threaten newspaper tycoon Frank Leslie, his wife Miriam uses cunning and imagination to restore her husband's reputation.
Romney
April 26, 1954
A 9-year-old boy and his misunderstanding father come under close scrutiny as the drama delves into the deeper corners of a frightened boy's mind to search out the reasons for his fears. The story unravels a strong mood and mystery which centers around Romney.
Cardinal Mindszenty
May 3, 1954
Opposed to communism and Nazi rule during World War II, the Hungarian Cardinal József Mindszenty was imprisoned as an enemy of the state and sent to prison. During his trial it was revealed that his confession was obtained by torture, hypnosis and drugs.
Fear Is No Stranger
May 10, 1954
Two young women are found murdered in a small California town. A district attorney finds himself in a dilemma when he finds his daughter daring the man who is the prime suspect in the homicide case.
Castle in Spain
May 17, 1954
A man and woman meet in town after both had been arguing with their respective spouses back home. They decide to team up and make a big day of it.
A Man and Two Gods
May 24, 1954
A diplomatic attache of a military state is ordered by his government to kill a suspected spy. The government then arrests him for murder. The attache is torn between two "Gods": the decrees of his country and the commandments of God.
The Death and Life of Larry Benson
May 31, 1954
Larry Benson was reported missing on the battlefield more than three years ago and the entire town is excited about his unexpected homecoming.
The Strike
June 7, 1954
Major Gaylord recounts an experience during World War II when he was obliged to fire on an American soldier in the dead of night on a Pacific island.
A Letter to Mr. Gubbins
June 14, 1954
A couple start receiving mysterious letters with hints on how to make money. They watch the accuracy of the advice, which is always perfect, then sell everything to follow a "hot tip."
Fandango at War Bonnet
June 21, 1954
A man searches for the truth that may save another man's life in a Western showdown.
Screwball
June 28, 1954
Despite age and limited skills, a garage mechanic pursues his dream of being a major league player.
The Small Door
July 5, 1954
A reclusive man has troubles with a greedy gas meter man who thinks there is money hidden in the old apartment.
A Guest at the Embassy
July 12, 1954
The case began with the impending marriage in Paris of the American ambassador's daughter to one of his attaches. Suddenly, a young woman appears professing to be the secret love of the attache. The young diplomat sets out to prove that he has never seen the intruder before.
Home Again, Home Again
July 19, 1954
A girl returns to her hometown after failing to find stardom on Broadway. She finds herself growing bitter, avoiding her friends until she meets a drama coach at a nearby University who changes her life around.
The Hero
July 26, 1954
A former Big League pitcher disappears from the fields after one of his pitches fatally injures a player. The pitcher turns gambler but a boy causes him to reform himself.
The Magic Monday
August 2, 1954
The story of a typical American family and what happens when the parental generation yields to the typical yen of young folks in moderate circumstances to "get away from it all."
Sue Ellen
August 9, 1954
A man searches for his missing fiancée following a shipboard romance.
The House of Gair
August 16, 1954
During a storm in the Scottish moors at the House of Gair, a writer and his rich aunt become involved with a swindler which winds up in an unexpected murder.
Experiment Perilous
August 23, 1954
A young pianist is ill with tuberculosis and is cured physically by a young scientist but the serum she takes causes a distortion of her mind.
The Secret Self
August 30, 1954
An influential Washington hostess tramples ruthlessly on members of her society set to further the political career of a young lawyer.
U.F.O.
September 6, 1954
An editor of a tiny newspaper with a circulation of eighty tries to put his small town "on the map" with an outrageous story.
The Cliff
September 13, 1954
After the mysterious death of his brother, a man returns from South America to investigate.
