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Series · 1951 – 1963 · Drama

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

★7.2 1951 – 1963 8 Seasons TV-MA

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.

Seasons & episodes

8 seasons · 376 episodes

Episode 01

Not a Chance

Oct 5, 1951

A middle-aged woman begins a romance with a car-racing playboy.

Episode 02

The Name is Bellingham

Oct 12, 1951

A US Customs Officer breaks up a narcotics smuggling ring.

Episode 03

Never Wave at a W.A.C.

Oct 19, 1951

A society woman from Washington, D.C. joins the Army Corp.

Episode 04

Still Life

Oct 26, 1951

A woman falls in love with the Doctor she meets at the train station after she gets a cinder in her eye

Episode 05

The Lucky Touch

Nov 2, 1951

An old woman is ignored by her family, that is until she wins a sizable amount of money.

Episode 06

Decision and Daniel Webster

Nov 9, 1951

A man abandons his dream of Presidency to work at saving the Whig party.

Episode 07

The Memories of Aimee Durant

Nov 16, 1951

A woman is assigned the job of ghost-writing the memoirs of Aimee Durant, a flamboyant Wild West gal.

Episode 08

One is a Lonesome Number

Nov 23, 1951

A man wishes to write the great American novel, but a fatal illness changes his life's direction

Episode 09

Two Living and One Dead

Nov 30, 1951

Two employees are dead at a post office hold-up. There is one survivor, but the press paints him as a coward.

Episode 10

The Nymph and the Lamp

Dec 7, 1951

A woman finds romance at a remote wireless station in Nova Scotia.

Episode 11

Exit

Dec 14, 1951

Baro, a fearless young member of the underground network helps the persecuted flee.

Episode 12

The Dark Fleece

Dec 21, 1951

A man having been rejected by a society girl ventures West, upon his success out West he returns and plots revenge against another upper class family.

Episode 13

Girl in a Million

Dec 28, 1951

A man marries a woman who has lost her voice; unfortunately, when her voice returns she doesn't shut up.

Episode 14

Clean Sweep for Lavinia

Jan 4, 1952

In order to cut even more corners, the penny-pinching owner of a hotel also plays maid.

Episode 15

Billy Budd

Jan 11, 1952

When Claggart is found murdered after making false accusations of mutiny against Billy Budd, it leads to Billy's court-martial and trial.

Episode 16

The Man that I Marry

Jan 18, 1952

A wealthy woman finds herself engaged to two suitors at the same time.

Episode 17

P.G.

Jan 25, 1952

An Italian girl helps five American POWs.

Episode 18

Lady With a Will

Feb 1, 1952

A millionaire leaves his riches to his spinster sister, and the town's corrupt politicians try to gain control of the estate.

Episode 19

The Daughter

Feb 8, 1952

The troubled life of Mary Todd Lincoln and her influence on her husband.

Episode 20

Fifty Grand

Feb 15, 1952

A prize fighter continues to box to pay his debts.

Episode 21

World So Wide

Feb 22, 1952

Architect Hayden Chart, recovering from the death of his wife, begins anew overseas.

Episode 22

Apple of His Eyes

Feb 29, 1952

A widowed older farmer falls in love with the much younger woman he hires.

Episode 23

The Haunted Heart

Mar 7, 1952

A musician is torn between his music and the love of a woman.

Episode 24

Make Way for Teddy

Mar 14, 1952

Grandpa has a portrait of Teddy Roosevelt hanging in his home and is overwhelmed when the real Mr. Roosevelt comes to visit.

Episode 25

The Human Touch

Mar 21, 1952

A pianist must choose between his music career and love.

Episode 26

The Autobiography of Grandma Moses

Mar 28, 1952

The life of artist Grandma Moses who began her career in her 70's, capturing rural scenes of life and celebrations in upstate New York.

Episode 27

Experiment

Apr 4, 1952

A doctor devotes her life to finding a serum to battle a disease sweeping Korea, the country that claimed her husband and son.

Episode 28

Four's a Family

Apr 11, 1952

A widow supports her family through painting and ceramics.

Episode 29

Now's the Time

Apr 18, 1952

Members of Steamer were attacked by Hamadan, a crazy musician, and blown away by magic wind.

Episode 30

Fear

Apr 25, 1952

After the escape of three convicts, a woman home alone fears they might harm her.

Episode 31

Doctors Should Never Marry

May 2, 1952

A doctor becomes engaged to a socialite and problems arise when his pretty nurse complicates matters.

Episode 32

Appointment With the Past

May 9, 1952

Outlaw Monte Clovis comes to Kingdale to settle some business. He's come to claim his woman, Mary, and the child she was carrying when he was sent to the hoosegow. Monte wants a shoot out with his former best friend, Cal, who married to Mary and has since "gone straight." Meanwhile, Monte's old gang rides into town to hold up the bank.

Episode 33

Autumn in New York

May 16, 1952

A woman dreams of becoming a successful musical star, but her level-headed boyfriend brings her back down to Earth.

Episode 34

Love Came Late

May 23, 1952

A chambermaid becomes distraught when her daughter goes missing, and a businessman falls for the maid during their search for the daughter.

Episode 35

A Quarter for Your Troubles

May 30, 1952

A department-story employee is implicated in the death of a customer.

Episode 36

Souvenir from Singapore

Jun 6, 1952

Story of China Smith, a disreputable, disheveled Irishman making his living on the lucrative Singapore rackets.

Episode 37

Dress in the Window

Jun 13, 1952

A newspaper reporter puts her life on the line to rescue a young girl being held captive by her gangster boyfriend.

Episode 38

Say Hello to Pamela

Jun 20, 1952

A traveling salesman fills in for a friend on a date and has his life changed.

Episode 39

The Von Linden File

Jun 27, 1952

An insurance investigator's secretary uses a mink coat as bait to help her boss trap jewel thieves.

Episode 40

The House of Death

Jul 4, 1952

A man's niece complicates a rapport he has with monsters.

Episode 41

A Southern Lady

Jul 11, 1952

A reclusive woman's life is disrupted when her greedy nephew visits.

Episode 42

Early Space Conqueror

Jul 18, 1952

A group of teenagers construct a rocket to travel into space.

Episode 43

A Man's World

Jul 25, 1952

The widowed father of four boys must deal with one of them who is getting romantic ideas.

Episode 44

Crossroads

Aug 1, 1952

A cynic is caught in the trap of his effort to be on both sides of the French Revolution.

Episode 45

So Help Me

Aug 8, 1952

A nightclub entertainer meets and marries a millionaire.

Episode 46

Double Exposure

Aug 15, 1952

A psychiatrist is bamboozled by two patients, each claiming the other wants to kill someone.

Episode 47

The Trubbles

Aug 22, 1952

A husband and wife team up to do a little detective work and find themselves in the middle of a heist.

Episode 48

Port of Call

Aug 29, 1952

A big, ugly man discovers romance.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 5 votes

Synopsis

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.

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Where to watch Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 8 seasons and 376 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 5 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Schlitz Playhouse of Stars have?

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars has 8 seasons with 376 episodes in total.

Is Schlitz Playhouse of Stars still on the air?

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Schlitz Playhouse of Stars?

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars airs on CBS.

When did Schlitz Playhouse of Stars first air?

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars first aired on October 5, 1951.

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