Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
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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Series Overview
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.
Episode Guide
Seasons
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Season 1
Season 1
48 episodes
October 5, 1951
Season 2
Season 2
52 episodes
September 5, 1952
Season 3
Season 3
53 episodes
September 4, 1953
Season 4
Season 4
55 episodes
September 10, 1954
Season 5
Season 5
51 episodes
September 30, 1955
Season 6
Season 6
44 episodes
September 28, 1956
Season 7
Season 7
37 episodes
September 13, 1957
Season 8
Season 8
36 episodes
September 26, 1958
Credits
Featured Cast
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James Mason
Self - Host · 56 episodes
John Doucette
· 9 episodes
Walter Coy
· 9 episodes
John Bryant
Lt. Harry Ryan · 8 episodes
Diana Lynn
· 7 episodes
John Ireland
· 7 episodes
Don Taylor
· 7 episodes
Arthur Franz
· 7 episodes
Barbara Billingsley
· 6 episodes
Skip Homeier
Paddy · 6 episodes
Margaret Field
Carla · 6 episodes
Hayden Rorke
· 6 episodes
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