Playhouse 90 Season 2

(1957) September - June | # of Episodes : 40

Ratings

7.5

Series Details

Seasons: 4

Total Episodes: 134

Creators: Frank Stanton , Hubbell Robinson

Networks: CBS

Status: Ended

First Air Date: Oct 4, 1956

Recent Air Date: May 16, 1960

Run Time: m

In Production: No

Original Language: English

Age Rating: NR

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Episodes

Episode 1

12 September 1957 - The Death of Manolete

The last hours in the life of Spain's most celebrated matador.

Episode 2

19 September 1957 - The Dark Side of the Earth

A drama set in 1956, during the unsuccessful Hungarian uprising against the Russians

Episode 3

26 September 1957 - Topaze

A mild-mannered schoolteacher gradually abandons all his principles - and finds the success which has always hitherto eluded him.

Episode 4

03 October 1957 - A Sound of Different Drummers

In a dystopian society, reading is forbidden.

Episode 5

10 October 1957 - The Playroom

When a mother wins an award, she finds out a few things about her three grown-up children.

Episode 6

17 October 1957 - Around the World in 90 Minutes

October 17, 1957, the CBS Television Network diverted from its typical format of live dramatic presentations for "Playhouse 90" to cover Michael Todd's gigantic party commemorating the one-year anniversary of the release of his film "Around The World In 80 Days". Todd invited 18-thousand people to the gala in New York City's Madison Square Garden though the number probably was far greater because of party-crashers. Walter Cronkite hosted the coverage with future ABC Sports ace Jim McKay and news veteran Bill Leonard handling the interviewing of numerous celebrity party guests. During the broadcast, Garry Moore hosted occasional comedy vignettes of how Todd came to create his Academy award-winning movie.

Episode 7

24 October 1957 - The Mystery of Thirteen

The story of William Palmer, one of the most notorious poisoners in Victorian England - or was he?

Episode 8

31 October 1957 - The Edge of Innocence

A lawyer's new brother-in-law disapproves of his specialty of defending murderers. But when he finds himself accused of murder, he asks for his help.

Episode 9

07 November 1957 - The Clouded Image

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Episode 10

14 November 1957 - The Jet-Propelled Couch

Based on a case history in psychologist Dr. Robert Linder's book "The 50-Minute Hour." Unbeknownst to his friends and colleagues, the outwardly sane and secure atomic physicist Dr. Kirk Allen has for many years been embarking upon imaginary visits to another planet. At first this mental abnormality harms no one, but when Allen begins acting strangely on the job, the Pentagon begins to suspect that he is a security risk. Under psychological counseling, Allen reveals his "secret life" and provides surprisingly accurate extraterrestrial charts as "proof" that he is truly out of this world.

Episode 11

21 November 1957 - The Troublemakers

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Episode 12

28 November 1957 - Panic Button

A Civil Aeronautics Board investigation determines that the reason a plane crashed, killing all aboard except one of the pilots, is that either the dead pilot or the survivor became panic-stricken and pushed the wrong button, but the investigators aren't sure which one was at fault.

Episode 13

05 December 1957 - Galvanized Yankee

In a Northern prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War, a crippled Yankee commander has a rebellious Rebel executed. The dead man's brother, also a prisoner, vows vengeance. He volunteers to accompany the commander on a mission, planning to murder him along the way but changes his mind and escapes instead, deciding the commander is "already dead." The commander, a changed man, covers up for the escapees and himself faces court martial.

Episode 14

12 December 1957 - The Thundering Wave

Middle-aged actress Victoria Maxwell comes to terms with her destructive lifestyle as she struggles with the lead role in a Broadway-bound play. Matters are complicated by the fact that she is co-starring opposite her estranged husband, Allen Grant, whom she never stopped loving.

Episode 15

19 December 1957 - For I Have Loved Strangers

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Episode 16

26 December 1957 - The Lone Woman

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Episode 17

02 January 1958 - Reunion

A reunion party for old army buddies turns inexorably into something darker and more sinister.

Episode 18

09 January 1958 - The Last Man

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Episode 19

16 January 1958 - The 80 Yard Run

Long ago, Christian made a run of 80 yards to make the winning touchdown in a football game. It was the greatest moment of his life. Or was it the beginning of his decline?

Episode 20

23 January 1958 - Before I Die

An innocent man, doomed to die for the murder of a cop that he didn't commit, is rushed from prison to the county hospital for an emergency operation. The surgeon becomes convinced of the man's innocence when he mumbles a girl's name under anesthesia. The surgeon seeks the help of a psychiatrist to penetrate his patient's subconscious.

Episode 21

30 January 1958 - The Gentleman from Seventh Avenue

Mr. Golden wonders if he has wasted his life; but the news that he is to become a grandfather cheers him.

Episode 22

06 February 1958 - The Violent Heart

Photographer Paul is invited to a French estate to take pictures but a romance develops with the lady of the house. A sudden death creates a suspicion of murder.

Episode 23

13 February 1958 - No Time at All

An airliner flying nonstop at night from Miami to New York fails to check in, then disappears from radar. We see how its disappearance affects people on the ground.

Episode 24

20 February 1958 - Point of No Return

Waiting to find out if he's obtained a valuable promotion, a banker returns to the small town he grew up in.

Episode 25

27 February 1958 - Portrait of a Murderer

Based on a true story, Donald Bashor robs and bludgeons two women to their deaths. While committing the crimes he maintains a normal existence with his girlfriend Florry.

Episode 26

06 March 1958 - The Last Clear Chance

A veteran lawyer must defend his own son when the latter is threatened with disbarment.

Episode 27

13 March 1958 - The Male Animal

The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being suspected communists. Trustee Ed Keller has also threatened mild mannered English Professor Tommy Turner, because he plans to read a controversial piece of prose in class.

Episode 28

20 March 1958 - The Right Hand Man

The story of a struggle for control of a Hollywood talent agency.

Episode 29

03 April 1958 - Turn Left at Mount Everest

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Episode 30

17 April 1958 - The Dungeon

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Episode 31

24 April 1958 - Verdict of Three

A murder trial is followed through different jurors and their reactions.

Episode 32

01 May 1958 - Rumors of Evening

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Episode 33

08 May 1958 - Not the Glory

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Episode 34

15 May 1958 - Nightmare at Ground Zero

After the first atom bomb test, scientists realize the bomb was more powerful than they expected - which may have terrible results.

Episode 35

22 May 1958 - Bomber's Moon

A hard-hearted Colonel loses many men in his group's bombing missions over World War II Germany, but keeps on going and won't tolerate a young lieutenant losing his nerve under the strain, who refuses to continue.

Episode 36

29 May 1958 - Natchez

A Civil War veteran returns home to find his father has become a social pariah.

Episode 37

05 June 1958 - The Innocent Sleep

When a rich man marries a much younger wife and his ailing health gets rather worse, the housekeeper suspects a murder attempt is looming.

Episode 38

19 June 1958 - A Town Has Turned to Dust

A weakling sheriff is unable to prevent a lynching. Can he redeem himself by preventing a second one?

Episode 39

26 June 1958 - The Great Gatsby

A Midwesterner becomes fascinated with his wealthy neighbor, who obsesses over his lost love.

Episode 40

07 August 1958 - Bitter Heritage

The James boys, being framed for a bank heist, are saved by the banker's daughter.

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