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Alcoa Theatre (1957) | ecco
Alcoa Theatre
3
Seasons
1957
USA
7.4
When "The Alcoa Hour" dramatic anthology series moved from Sunday night to Monday, it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled "Alcoa Theatre", and the format was changed. Instead of having a completely different cast for each episode, the series now used a set group of actors (David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell, Jack Lemmon and Charles Boyer) who would appear repeatedly in various roles during its initial season. They did not return in 1958, and the program became a true anthology once again until its final episode on May 23, 1960. While most of the productions were serious dramas, a few comedies were also included in the mix.
Episode List
S1 • E1
Circumstantial
A prominent lawyer is arrested for murder, but as there is no body, is it circumstantial?
S1 • E2
Encounter on a Second Class Coach
An act of kindness from one woman to another in a train carriage leads to unexpected troubles.
S1 • E3
Guests for Dinner
A Parisian doctor bumps into a former colleague who has been missing for some time, but nothing could prepare him for the creepy reasons why.
S1 • E4
On Edge
Despite leading a respectable life as a college teacher, a man still seems to be somehow on edge.
S1 • E5
Souvenir
A former naval officer is accused of keeping government property in his new civilian life as a teacher. But despite the enormity of the issue his mind is a blank.
S1 • E6
Cupid Wore a Badge
In a story very much of its time, a male cop feels he cannot marry a female cop while she is more successful in the job than he is.
S1 • E7
The Face of Truth
An ill-tempered man is released from prison feeling he has some old scores to settle.
S1 • E8
In the Dark
A woman betrays her husband with another man, thinking it will be easy because said spouse is blind.
S1 • E9
Hidden Witness
A cop on the take is tasked to protect a vulnerable woman witness, but ends up doing a lot of soul-searching.
S1 • E10
Night Caller
An author is forced to write a book about the perfect murder.
S1 • E11
Days of November
A troop of soldiers in Korea have a macabre pool running regarding the fate of each of their lieutenants.
S1 • E12
Even a Thief Can Dream
Several men enter the life of a woman, including a Gaelic charmer, but she must beware of what she believes.
S1 • E13
The Loudmouth
A show-off who can't stop running his mouth does it once too often and finds himself in serious trouble.
S1 • E14
My Wife's Next Husband
Mr Barton has a problem. A routine trip to the doctors turns into a life changing event. What can he do financially for his wife and son?
S1 • E16
The Perfectionist
Ken Morton works in a bank. Ken plans to rob the bank. Will he succeed?
S1 • E17
The Clock Struck Twelve
A man hears his voice in his head he is telling himself something about a murder.
S1 • E18
Disappearance
A husband is frantic when he goes to the airport to meet his wife, but she doesn't get off of the plane. Her mental and emotional vulnerability is everybody's main concern.
S1 • E19
Johnny Risk
A family are torn apart by prejudice in 1890s Alaska.
S1 • E20
Decoy Duck
A woman travelling to South Africa discovers that diamonds are not always a girl's best friend.
S1 • E21
Three Years Dark
A tough dame finally appears to be at the mercy of a guy who thinks he's found her soft side, but one should never underestimate the fury of a woman scorned.
S1 • E23
Most Likely to Succeed
People keep dying around Steve, but they all happen to be people he knows.