{"product_id":"telephone-time-1956-3-episodes-1-dvd","title":"Telephone Time 1956 - ( 3 episodes) - 1 DVD","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"yiv8335008491yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463245938589_22624\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"yiv8335008491yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1463245938589_22625\"\u003eTelephone Time 1956 ( 3 episodes) 1 DVD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plays presented in this film series had all been adapted from short stories by author John Nesbitt, who also served as host of the show, introducing each episode. The subject matter ranged from contemporary to historical, with emphasis on the varied natures and qualities of people, both good and bad. He remained as the host of the series when it moved from CBS to ABC in the spring of 1957. By that time the works of other authors had been included among the presentations. He was replaced as host in September 1957 by Dr. Frank Baxter. Another wonderful gem from the Golden Era of TV a must see for fans!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe program showcased the talents of actors and actresses such as Bette Davis, Florenz Ames, Greer Garson, Joseph Cotten, Claudette Colbert, Michael Landon, Cloris Leachman, Johnny Crawford, Katherine Warren, Joel Grey, Fay Wray, Thomas Mitchell, Wright King, Strother Martin, Lon Chaney, Jr., Boris Karloff, John Carradine, Helen Wallace, and Michael Winkelman. Famed circus performer Emmett Kelly made his dramatic debut in the presentation Captain from Kopenick. Famed radio star Michael Raffetto appeared in the \"Vicksburg, 5:35 PM\" episode as Joe Palermo (1956).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLewis Allen (director)\u003cbr\u003eLaszlo Benedek\u003cbr\u003eRobert Florey\u003cbr\u003ePeter Godfrey (director)\u003cbr\u003eChristian Nyby\u003cbr\u003eArthur Hiller\u003cbr\u003eDon Taylor (American actor and director)\u003cbr\u003ePeter Tewksbury\u003cbr\u003ePresented by John Nesbitt (1956)\u003cbr\u003eFrank C. Baxter (1957–1958)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TV Museum DVDs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48935124238393,"sku":"ten1789909659756","price":11.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/6614\/2521\/files\/telephone-time-1956---3-episodes---1-dvd_1.jpg?v=1789909668","url":"https:\/\/mineralsunc.shop\/products\/telephone-time-1956-3-episodes-1-dvd","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}