Dick Powell
Host
The Dick Powell Show (1961)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 26, 1961
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Talk, Talk Show
Keywords: tmdb.anthology, imdb.actor-name-in-series-title, imdb.four-word-series-title, imdb.anthology-series, imdb.all-star-cast, imdb.ensemble-cast, imdb.parody-comedy + 4 more, awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated, awards.golden-globe-winner, awards.golden-globe-nominated
Production Companies: Four Stars Productions
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Who Killed Julie Greer?
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.
Sept. 26, 1961, midnight
S1E2 - Ricochet
Oct. 3, 1961, midnight
S1E3 - Killer In The House
Escaped convict Sid Williams shows up at the home of his brother Paul.
Oct. 10, 1961, midnight
S1E4 - John J. Diggs
Oct. 17, 1961, midnight
S1E5 - Doyle Against The House
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.
Oct. 24, 1961, midnight
S1E6 - Out Of The Night
American flier Collin Shatner's plane is hit during a bombing mission near the end of World War 2.
Oct. 31, 1961, midnight
S1E7 - Somebody's Waiting
Nov. 7, 1961, midnight
S1E8 - The Geetas Box
Nov. 14, 1961, midnight
S1E9 - Goodbye Hannah
Nov. 21, 1961, midnight
S1E10 - Up Jumped The Devil
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.
Nov. 28, 1961, midnight
S1E11 - Three Soldiers
In Southeast Asia, two professional soldiers reflect on their encounters with their sergeant, a tough infantryman captured by the enemy.
Dec. 5, 1961, midnight
S1E12 - A Swiss Affair
Dec. 12, 1961, midnight
S1E13 - The Fifth Caller
Dec. 19, 1961, midnight
S1E14 - Open Season
A crooked politician doesn't want his wife to get a Mexican divorce, because then she can testify against him.
Dec. 26, 1961, midnight
S1E15 - Death In A Village
Jan. 2, 1962, midnight
S1E16 - A Time To Die
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.
Jan. 9, 1962, midnight
S1E17 - The Price of Tomatoes
Story of a Greek tomato delivery truck driver whose schedule is interrupted when he picks up a pregnant hitchhiker.
Jan. 16, 1962, midnight
S1E18 - Obituary For Mr. X
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.
Jan. 23, 1962, midnight
S1E19 - Squadron
Jan. 30, 1962, midnight
S1E20 - The Prison
Feb. 6, 1962, midnight
S1E21 - Seeds of April
Attorney Robert Thatcher tells the police that he was seeing the murder victim while his wife was in a mental hospital.
Feb. 13, 1962, midnight
S1E22 - The Legend
An alcoholic newspaperman uses a partially blind ex-prizefighter to expose a boxing-racket boss.
Feb. 20, 1962, midnight
S1E23 - The Hook
When underworld boss MacThane is released from prison, the California stakes turn even higher.
March 6, 1962, midnight
S1E24 - View from the Eiffel Tower
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.
March 13, 1962, midnight
S1E25 - 330 Independence SW
March 20, 1962, midnight
S1E26 - The Clocks
March 27, 1962, midnight
S1E27 - Safari
When World War I breaks out, a strange couple seeks to escape from German East Africa.
April 3, 1962, midnight
S1E28 - The Boston Terrier
April 10, 1962, midnight
S1E29 - No Strings Attached
April 24, 1962, midnight
S1E30 - Savage Sunday
May 1, 1962, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Sept. 26, 1961
Last Air Date: April 30, 1963, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
Rate this show
Add {Movie} to static lists