TV series
Special for Women
1960–1965, English, on NBC. Created by George Lefferts.
Special for Women (also known as Purex Specials for Women) is a drama/documentary anthology series broadcast on NBC from 1960 to 1965. It dramatized problems faced by everyday women, including menopause, sexual dysfunction and the feminine beauty ideal, followed by a discussion of that episode's topic with a panel of experts.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1965
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Latest episode
S1 E14: Just a Housewife
Aired 26 February 1965
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- George LeffertsCreator
- Dinah ShoreNarrator (voice) · 3 ep
- Kim HunterLeora Davis · 1 ep
- Jack KlugmanCharles Davis · 1 ep
- Phyllis ThaxterWilhemina 'Willie' Ross · 1 ep
- Michael StrongMike Ross · 1 ep
- Leora DanaLaura Tyler · 1 ep
- Whitfield ConnorRoss Tyler · 1 ep
- Barbara BaxleyThe Single Woman · 1 ep
- Michael TolanThe Single Man · 1 ep
- Patrick O'NealThe Married Man · 1 ep
- Patricia NealRuth Evans · 1 ep
- Lynn LoringJeannie Evans · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 October 1960
- Last aired
- 26 February 1965
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Special for Women: quick answers
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How many seasons of Special for Women are there?
Special for Women has 1 season and 14 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Special for Women finished?
Yes. Special for Women ended in 1965, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Special for Women on?
Special for Women isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Special for Women parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Special for Women?
If you liked Special for Women, try The Vow, Real Detective, The First 48.
Who created Special for Women?
Special for Women was created by George Lefferts and stars Dinah Shore, Kim Hunter, Jack Klugman.