TV series
The Big Story
1949–1958, English, on NBC. Created by Bernard J. Prockter.
Based on a popular radio series, each show tells a different reporter's Big Story, a true story selected from newspapers across the United States. Comments from the actual reporter open and close each show but the permanent narrator drives the plot line and a featured actor dramatizes the reporter's role.
- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1958
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Latest episode
S9 E16: Until proven guilty
Aired 17 January 1958
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Bernard J. ProckterCreator
- Ernest ChappellAnnouncer · 12 ep
- Robert SloaneNarrator · 12 ep
- Norman RoseCast · 8 ep
- Ben GrauerCast · 8 ep
- James DeanRex Newman · 8 ep
- Burgess MeredithSelf - Narrator · 2 ep
- Jack KlugmanCast · 2 ep
- James DickeyProsecutor · 1 ep
- William GriffisDefense Attorney · 1 ep
- Dana ElcarLt. Alameda · 1 ep
- Jock MacGregorCoroner · 1 ep
- Lin McCarthyBus Bergen · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 September 1949
- Last aired
- 17 January 1958
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Big Story: quick answers
Is The Big Story worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Big Story are there?
The Big Story has 9 seasons and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Big Story finished?
Yes. The Big Story ended in 1958, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Big Story on?
The Big Story isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Big Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Big Story yet.
What shows are like The Big Story?
If you liked The Big Story, try Real Detective, The Vow, The First 48.
Who created The Big Story?
The Big Story was created by Bernard J. Prockter and stars Ernest Chappell, Robert Sloane, Norman Rose.