The Dick Powell Show

The Dick Powell Show

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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.

Production

Four Stars Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 26, 1961

Last Aired

April 30, 1963

Networks

NBC

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Who Killed Julie Greer?
Air date: 1961-09-26
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.
E2
Ricochet
Air date: 1961-10-03
E3
Killer In The House
Air date: 1961-10-10
Escaped convict Sid Williams shows up at the home of his brother Paul.
E4
John J. Diggs
Air date: 1961-10-17
E5
Doyle Against The House
Air date: 1961-10-24
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.
E6
Out Of The Night
Air date: 1961-10-31
American flier Collin Shatner's plane is hit during a bombing mission near the end of World War 2.
E7
Somebody's Waiting
Air date: 1961-11-07
E8
The Geetas Box
Air date: 1961-11-14
E9
Goodbye Hannah
Air date: 1961-11-21
E10
Up Jumped The Devil
Air date: 1961-11-28
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.
E11
Three Soldiers
Air date: 1961-12-05
In Southeast Asia, two professional soldiers reflect on their encounters with their sergeant, a tough infantryman captured by the enemy.
E12
A Swiss Affair
Air date: 1961-12-12
E13
The Fifth Caller
Air date: 1961-12-19
E14
Open Season
Air date: 1961-12-26
A crooked politician doesn't want his wife to get a Mexican divorce, because then she can testify against him.
E15
Death In A Village
Air date: 1962-01-02
E16
A Time To Die
Air date: 1962-01-09
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.
E17
The Price of Tomatoes
Air date: 1962-01-16
Story of a Greek tomato delivery truck driver whose schedule is interrupted when he picks up a pregnant hitchhiker.
E18
Obituary For Mr. X
Air date: 1962-01-23
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.
E19
Squadron
Air date: 1962-01-30
E20
The Prison
Air date: 1962-02-06
E21
Seeds of April
Air date: 1962-02-13
Attorney Robert Thatcher tells the police that he was seeing the murder victim while his wife was in a mental hospital.
E22
The Legend
Air date: 1962-02-20
An alcoholic newspaperman uses a partially blind ex-prizefighter to expose a boxing-racket boss.
E23
The Hook
Air date: 1962-03-06
When underworld boss MacThane is released from prison, the California stakes turn even higher.
E24
View from the Eiffel Tower
Air date: 1962-03-13
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.
E25
330 Independence SW
Air date: 1962-03-20
E26
The Clocks
Air date: 1962-03-27
E27
Safari
Air date: 1962-04-03
When World War I breaks out, a strange couple seeks to escape from German East Africa.
E28
The Boston Terrier
Air date: 1962-04-10
E29
No Strings Attached
Air date: 1962-04-24
E30
Savage Sunday
Air date: 1962-05-01

Cast

Dick Powell

Dick Powell

Self - Host

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