TV series
Omnibus
1952–1961, English, on CBS & ABC. Created by Robert Saudek.
Omnibus is an American, commercially sponsored, educational television series.
- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes
- 159
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1961
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Latest episode
S8 E7: Western Hemisphere 1971
Aired 16 April 1961
Seasons 8
Cast & crew
- Robert SaudekCreator
- Alistair CookeSelf - Host · 159 ep
- Leonard BernsteinCast · 8 ep
- James DalyCast · 8 ep
- Helen HayesMrs. Larue · 7 ep
- Royal DanoCast · 6 ep
- Jonathan HarrisMatey · 6 ep
- Crahan DentonCast · 6 ep
- Jessica TandyCast · 6 ep
- Joanne WoodwardAnn Rutledge · 6 ep
- Bert LahrCast · 4 ep
- Christopher PlummerCast · 4 ep
- Nita TalbotLetitia · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 November 1952
- Last aired
- 16 April 1961
- Network
- CBS, ABC, NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States, Italy
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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Omnibus: quick answers
Is Omnibus worth watching?
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How many seasons of Omnibus are there?
Omnibus has 8 seasons and 159 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Omnibus finished?
Yes. Omnibus ended in 1961, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Omnibus on?
Omnibus isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Omnibus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Omnibus is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Omnibus?
If you liked Omnibus, try Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kids' Choice Awards.
Who created Omnibus?
Omnibus was created by Robert Saudek and stars Alistair Cooke, Leonard Bernstein, James Daly.