Season 1
1948 | 45 Episodes
This live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity Association, and featured adaptations of Broadway plays and musicals. Bert Lytell, the former President of the Association, acted as host. During the second season, an agreement was made with the Book-of-the-Month Club, and the plays were adaptations of current novels. Starting in the third season, the television plays were adaptations of plays, novels, dramas, etc., by known and unknown authors. The title of the show was changed to "Repertory Theatre" (1949) for episodes 1.29 to 1.31 and "Arena Theatre" (1949) for episodes 1.32 to 1.38. Effective with episode 1.39, the original title was used. Starting with the fourth season, this show alternated weekly with "The Goodyear Theatre" (1951); starting in the eighth season, this program alternated with "The Goodyear Theatre" (1951) and "The ALCOA Hour" (1955).
Country: United States
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 1948
Also Known As: The Philco Television Playhouse, Arena TheatreTeatro Philco, Repertory Theatre, Philco Television Playhouse, The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse | See more »
Production Co: Showcase Productions
1948 | 45 Episodes
1949 | 45 Episodes
1950 | 56 Episodes
1951 | 25 Episodes
1952 | 32 Episodes
1953 | 25 Episodes
1954 | 25 Episodes
1955 | 12 Episodes
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Best Dramatic Show
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Best Dramatic Show