Series
The Dick Powell Show
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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.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Who Killed Julie Greer?26 Sept 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.
- 2Ricochet3 Oct 1961 · 60m
- 3Killer In The House10 Oct 1961 · 60mEscaped convict Sid Williams shows up at the home of his brother Paul.
- 4John J. Diggs17 Oct 1961 · 60m
- 5Doyle Against The House24 Oct 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 Night31 Oct 1961 · 60mAmerican flier Collin Shatner's plane is hit during a bombing mission near the end of World War 2.
- 7Somebody's Waiting7 Nov 1961 · 60m
- 8The Geetas Box14 Nov 1961 · 60m
- 9Goodbye Hannah21 Nov 1961 · 60m
- 10Up Jumped The Devil28 Nov 1961 · 60mToy tycoon Chandler Hanford decides that Jack Farmer, the firm's fair-haired boy, is just the person to handle the company's outside investments.
- 11Three Soldiers5 Dec 1961 · 60mIn Southeast Asia, two professional soldiers reflect on their encounters with their sergeant, a tough infantryman captured by the enemy.
- 12A Swiss Affair12 Dec 1961 · 60m
- 13The Fifth Caller19 Dec 1961 · 60m
- 14Open Season26 Dec 1961 · 60mA crooked politician doesn't want his wife to get a Mexican divorce, because then she can testify against him.
- 15Death In A Village2 Jan 1962 · 60m
- 16A Time To Die9 Jan 1962 · 60mMob boss Burton Stevens is seriously injured in a so-called car accident, and will die unless he picks someone to die in his place.
- 17The Price of Tomatoes16 Jan 1962 · 60mStory of a Greek tomato delivery truck driver whose schedule is interrupted when he picks up a pregnant hitchhiker.
- 18Obituary For Mr. X23 Jan 1962 · 60mPolice chief Harry Sellers warns Officer Obie Roberts to break off his ""secret"" romance with Carol Manson before he ruins his career and his marriage.
- 19Squadron30 Jan 1962 · 60m
- 20The Prison6 Feb 1962 · 60m
- 21Seeds of April13 Feb 1962 · 60mAttorney Robert Thatcher tells the police that he was seeing the murder victim while his wife was in a mental hospital.
- 22The Legend20 Feb 1962 · 60mAn alcoholic newspaperman uses a partially blind ex-prizefighter to expose a boxing-racket boss.
- 23The Hook6 Mar 1962 · 60mWhen underworld boss MacThane is released from prison, the California stakes turn even higher.
- 24View from the Eiffel Tower13 Mar 1962 · 60mInspector Boulanger of the Paris police is keeping a careful eye on the activities of Vincent Powers at the Orly Airport . So instead of picking up that highly valuable valise he came for, he has the porter place it among the luggage of Alice Wood, an American tourist.
- 25330 Independence SW20 Mar 1962 · 60m
- 26The Clocks27 Mar 1962 · 60m
- 27Safari3 Apr 1962 · 60mWhen World War I breaks out, a strange couple seeks to escape from German East Africa.
- 28The Boston Terrier10 Apr 1962 · 60m
- 29No Strings Attached24 Apr 1962 · 60m
- 30Savage Sunday1 May 1962 · 60m
Details
- First aired
- 26 Sept 1961
- Last aired
- 30 Apr 1963
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- NBC
- Episodes
- 60
- Votes
- 7 on TMDB
Cast
Dick PowellSelf - Host
