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The Dick Powell Show

The Dick Powell Show

5.5(6 votes)
2 Seasons
60 Episodes
September 26, 1961
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Overview

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.

Status

Ended

Network

NBC

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

September 26, 1961
Episodes

Episodes

Episode 1
Who Killed Julie Greer?
September 26, 196160m

Aspiring 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.

Episode 2
Ricochet
October 3, 196160m

No description available.

Episode 3
Killer In The House
October 10, 196160m

Escaped convict Sid Williams shows up at the home of his brother Paul.

Episode 4
John J. Diggs
October 17, 196160m

No description available.

Episode 5
Doyle Against The House
October 24, 196160m

Blackjack 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.

Episode 6
Out Of The Night
October 31, 196160m

American flier Collin Shatner's plane is hit during a bombing mission near the end of World War 2.

Episode 7
Somebody's Waiting
November 7, 196160m

No description available.

Episode 8
The Geetas Box
November 14, 196160m

No description available.

Episode 9
Goodbye Hannah
November 21, 196160m

No description available.

Episode 10
Up Jumped The Devil
November 28, 196160m

Toy tycoon Chandler Hanford decides that Jack Farmer, the firm's fair-haired boy, is just the person to handle the company's outside investments.

Episode 11
Three Soldiers
December 5, 196160m

In Southeast Asia, two professional soldiers reflect on their encounters with their sergeant, a tough infantryman captured by the enemy.

Episode 12
A Swiss Affair
December 12, 196160m

No description available.

Episode 13
The Fifth Caller
December 19, 196160m

No description available.

Episode 14
Open Season
December 26, 196160m

A crooked politician doesn't want his wife to get a Mexican divorce, because then she can testify against him.

Episode 15
Death In A Village
January 2, 196260m

No description available.

Episode 16
A Time To Die
January 9, 196260m

Mob boss Burton Stevens is seriously injured in a so-called car accident, and will die unless he picks someone to die in his place.

Episode 17
The Price of Tomatoes
January 16, 196260m

Story of a Greek tomato delivery truck driver whose schedule is interrupted when he picks up a pregnant hitchhiker.

Episode 18
Obituary For Mr. X
January 23, 196260m

Police chief Harry Sellers warns Officer Obie Roberts to break off his ""secret"" romance with Carol Manson before he ruins his career and his marriage.

Episode 19
Squadron
January 30, 196260m

No description available.

Episode 20
The Prison
February 6, 196260m

No description available.

Episode 21
Seeds of April
February 13, 196260m

Attorney Robert Thatcher tells the police that he was seeing the murder victim while his wife was in a mental hospital.

Episode 22
The Legend
February 20, 196260m

An alcoholic newspaperman uses a partially blind ex-prizefighter to expose a boxing-racket boss.

Episode 23
The Hook
March 6, 196260m

When underworld boss MacThane is released from prison, the California stakes turn even higher.

Episode 24
View from the Eiffel Tower
March 13, 196260m

Inspector 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.

Episode 25
330 Independence SW
March 20, 196260m

No description available.

Episode 26
The Clocks
March 27, 196260m

No description available.

Episode 27
Safari
April 3, 196260m

When World War I breaks out, a strange couple seeks to escape from German East Africa.

Episode 28
The Boston Terrier
April 10, 196260m

No description available.

Episode 29
No Strings Attached
April 24, 196260m

No description available.

Episode 30
Savage Sunday
May 1, 196260m

No description available.

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Top Cast

Dick Powell

Dick Powell

Self - Host

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