Damon Runyon Theater

NR1955•30m•8.0/10

Drama

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Damon Runyon Theater is an American television program that presented dramatized versions of Damon Runyon's short stories. Hosted by Donald Woods, the program, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch's Budweiser beer, aired for a total of 39 episodes on CBS from April 1955 through February 1956.

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Ended

First Aired

April 16, 1955

Last Aired

February 26, 1956

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Seasons & Episodes

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Pick The Winner

Air date: 1955-04-16

TV's attempt to capture the flavor of Runyon's beloved Times Square meets with moderate success as we follow a guy and his doll, through a world centered around the crap table and the race track. This one's got a professor making with the words who's got all the angles—he wins Vivian Blaine and a large stake besides. His method is not recommended for all horseplayers,

Dancing Dan's Christmas

Air date: 1955-04-23

All Is Not Gold

Air date: 1955-04-30

The Lacework Kid

Air date: 1955-05-07

Numbers And Figures

Air date: 1955-05-14

Tobias The Terrible

Air date: 1955-05-21

Old Em's Kentucky Home

Air date: 1955-05-28