The Dick Powell Show

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SeriesDrama, Comedy19612 Seasons

The Dick Powell Show is an American anthology series that ran on NBC from 1961- 1963, primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company. It was hosted by longtime film star Dick Powell until his death from lymphatic cancer on January 2, 1963, then by a series of guest hosts until the series ended. The first of these was Gregory Peck, who began the January 8 program with a tribute to Powell, recognizing him as "a great and good friend to our industry." Peck was followed by fellow actors such as Robert Mitchum, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Ford, Charles Boyer, Jackie Cooper, Rock Hudson, Milton Berle, Jack Lemmon, Dean Martin, Robert Taylor, Steve McQueen, David Niven, Danny Thomas, Robert Wagner and John Wayne.

Episodes

1Who Killed Julie Greer?Sep 26, 1961 · 60mAspiring actress Julie Greer is talking to someone on the phone when there is a knock at the door. She puts the phone down and answers the door. A person, who we don't see but who Julie obviously knows, enters. She tells the person to quit and leave. The person attacks and strangles her. Julie's last words are to repeatedly scream out ""George Townsend"". Julie's body is discovered by her roommate Ann Farmer. Millionaire police captain Amos Burke, with the assistance of fellow officers Phil Winslow and Joe Nolan, investigate the case. A little black book containing the names of many men, whom Julie may have had affairs with and dumped over the years, is found. The names include: Rex, the singing cowboy star of a TV series; Dr. C.Z.
2RicochetOct 3, 1961 · 60m
3Killer In The HouseOct 10, 1961 · 60mEscaped convict Sid Williams shows up at the home of his brother Paul.
4John J. DiggsOct 17, 1961 · 60m
5Doyle Against The HouseOct 24, 1961 · 60mBlackjack dealer Eddie Doyle is good at his job, but his salary is a pittance compared to the sums that cross his table. Doyle needs five grand fast, for an operation for his young daughter, so he and a pal named Victor cook up a plan. Victor plays the game while Eddie deals losing hands for the house.
6Out Of The NightOct 31, 1961 · 60mAmerican flier Collin Shatner's plane is hit during a bombing mission near the end of World War 2.

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The Dick Powell Show is an American anthology series that ran on NBC from 1961- 1963, primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company. It was hosted by longtime film star Dick Powell until his death from lymphatic cancer on January 2, 1963, then by a series of guest hosts until the series ended. The first of these was Gregory Peck, who began the January 8 program with a tribute to Powell, recognizing him as "a great and good friend to our industry." Peck was followed by fellow actors such as Robert Mitchum, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Ford, Charles Boyer, Jackie Cooper, Rock Hudson, Milton Berle, Jack Lemmon, Dean Martin, Robert Taylor, Steve McQueen, David Niven, Danny Thomas, Robert Wagner and John Wayne.

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Talk
Status: Ended
First aired: September 26, 1961
Last aired: April 30, 1963
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 60
Episode length: 1h 0m
Language: English
Countries: United States of America
Networks: NBC
Production: Four Stars Productions