Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

TV Series
1958–1960
1h

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An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the p... Read allAn anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables (1959).An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables (1959).

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Won 3 Primetime Emmys
- 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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Desi Arnaz

Self - Host…

Betty Furness

Self - Commercial Spokeswoman

Bruce Gordon

Frank Nitti…

Keenan Wynn

Joe Fuselli…

Hugh O'Brian

Lt. Lee Baker…

Jean Hagen

Hilda Darrow…

Alberto Morin

Barber…

Bartlett Robinson

Judge…

Jack Weston

Barney Olson…

Karl Swenson

Snipes…

James Westerfield

Ed Marriatt…

Paul Dubov

Jack Rossmann…

Armand Alzamora

Felipe…

Wolfe Barzell

Picco…

Peter Mamakos

Bomber Belcastro

Nicholas Georgiade

Frank Kotter…

Herman Rudin

Tony 'Mops' Volpe

Richard Karlan

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Featured in Influences: From Yesterday to Today (1999)

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The 33 Year Old Rod Serling

Rod Serling wrote the sixth episode in this series titled 'The Time Element' which was aired on the 10th November 1958. It provided a launchpad for his subsequent series, 'The Twilight Zone', the following year. It was about a man who dreamt that he was in Hawaii just before the bombing of Pearl Harbour and is compelled to warn the marines there of an impending attack. Too busy enjoying themselves, the uninterested recipients come face to face with their destiny.