Alcoa Theatre

TV Series
1957–1960
30m

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When "The Alcoa Hour" dramatic anthology series moved from Sunday night to Monday, it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled "Alcoa Theatre", and the format was changed. Instead of having a com... Read allWhen "The Alcoa Hour" dramatic anthology series moved from Sunday night to Monday, it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled "Alcoa Theatre", and the format was changed. Instead of having a completely different cast for each episode, the series now used a set group of actors (David ... Read allWhen "The Alcoa Hour" dramatic anthology series moved from Sunday night to Monday, it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled "Alcoa Theatre", and the format was changed. Instead of having a completely different cast for each episode, the series now used a set group of actors (David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell, Jack Lemmon and Charles Boyer) who would appear repeatedl... Read all

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7.3/10

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Won 3 Primetime Emmys
- 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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Jack Lemmon

Ashley…

• 1957–1958

David Niven

Jeff Carleton…

• 1957–1958

Robert Ryan

Jeff Banner…

• 1957–1958

Charles Boyer

Dr. Hudson…

• 1957–1958

Jane Powell

Hilde Frenz…

• 1957–1958

Jack Carson

Augie Adams…

• 1959

Sandy Kenyon

Ellsworth Show…

• 1959

Joseph Mell

Bertelli…

• 1958

Michael Pate

Bert Landon…

• 1957–1958

Valerie French

Paula Crowley…

• 1958–1960

Lew Ayres

Jed Risk…

• 1958–1959

Cliff Robertson

Johnny Keegan…

• 1959

Edward Binns

Captain Posen…

• 1957–1960

David Janssen

Jim McCandless…

• 1957–1958

Harold J. Stone

Lt. Oran Nelson…

• 1958–1959

DeForest Kelley

Jake Britin…

• 1958–1959

Jean Gillespie

Joyce…

• 1959

Paul E. Burns

Papa Saintene…

• 1957

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didi-5

Predictable fare, well made with starry cast

Also known as 'Turn of Fate', this series presents mysteries and stories with a twist - a kind of 1950s Tales of the Unexpected. With stars such as David Niven, Jane Powell, and Robert Ryan, the quality of the acting is high - the stories somewhat easy to work out, but entertaining nonetheless.

The prints currently airing on TV are sharp and clear so it's likely some restoration has been done; the quality of this series also proves that the 1950s were indeed a golden age for American television, when stage and movie stars alike were embracing the medium.

Turn of Fate is well worth half an hour of anyone's time and the stories and situations are varied enough for several episodes to be watched without the viewer getting bored.