O. Henry Playhouse
TV series
O. Henry Playhouse
1957, English.
The O. Henry Playhouse was an early American anthology television series which featured television adaptations of short stories written by 19th-century author O. Henry and primarily set in New York City. The series was both hosted and narrated by Thomas Mitchell, who portrayed the title character, and featured several television and film stars during its run such as DeForest Kelley, Lisa Montell, Otto Kruger, Max Showalter and Ernest Borgnine. The series was syndicated and initially ran from January 23 to May 25, 1957, and its final episode aired on November 19 of that year.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 40
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1957
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Latest episode
S1 E42: The Emancipation Of Billy
Aired 19 November 1957
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Thomas MitchellCast · 40 ep
- Preston FosterJohn McCaskey · 1 ep
- Kathleen FreemanMaggie McCaskey · 1 ep
- Paul EngleTerry Moran · 1 ep
- Thomas Browne HenryMister Toomey · 1 ep
- Elaine RileyMrs. Moran · 1 ep
- Jess KirkpatrickTim · 1 ep
- Perk LazelleVendor · 1 ep
- Jim DavisRobert Arnold · 1 ep
- Peggie CastleFern Kilbane · 1 ep
- Ian MacDonaldLafe Kilbane · 1 ep
- Paul HahnThe Gunman · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 January 1957
- Last aired
- 19 November 1957
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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O. Henry Playhouse has 1 season and 40 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is O. Henry Playhouse finished?
Yes. O. Henry Playhouse ended in 1957, so you can watch the whole story.
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O. Henry Playhouse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
O. Henry Playhouse is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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