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  • Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
  • TV Series | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
TV Series | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.
Seasons
8   |   7   |   6   |   5   |   4   |   3   |   2   |   1  | …   See all
Writers
Anne Edwards (supervising writer: ) (1951-1952) | DeWitt Bodeen (teleplay) | Philip MacDonald (teleplay) (written by) | Sidney Biddell (teleplay) & 360 more
Editors
Joseph Gluck | Sam Gold | Danny B. Landres | John Hall & 29 more
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 5, 1951
Release date (First episode)
Oct 5, 1951 (United States)
Awards
Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 win & 9 nominations

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50 cast members
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