Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1E1Who Killed Julie Greer?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.60m2E2Ricochet60m3E3Killer In The HouseEscaped convict Sid Williams shows up at the home of his brother Paul.60m4E4John J. Diggs60m5E5Doyle Against The HouseBlackjack 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.60m6E6Out Of The NightAmerican flier Collin Shatner's plane is hit during a bombing mission near the end of World War 2.60m7E7Somebody's Waiting60m8E8The Geetas Box60m9E9Goodbye Hannah60m10E10Up Jumped The DevilToy tycoon Chandler Hanford decides that Jack Farmer, the firm's fair-haired boy, is just the person to handle the company's outside investments.60m11E11Three SoldiersIn Southeast Asia, two professional soldiers reflect on their encounters with their sergeant, a tough infantryman captured by the enemy.60m12E12A Swiss Affair60m13E13The Fifth Caller60m14E14Open SeasonA crooked politician doesn't want his wife to get a Mexican divorce, because then she can testify against him.60m15E15Death In A Village60m16E16A Time To DieMob boss Burton Stevens is seriously injured in a so-called car accident, and will die unless he picks someone to die in his place.60m17E17The Price of TomatoesStory of a Greek tomato delivery truck driver whose schedule is interrupted when he picks up a pregnant hitchhiker.60m18E18Obituary For Mr. XPolice chief Harry Sellers warns Officer Obie Roberts to break off his ""secret"" romance with Carol Manson before he ruins his career and his marriage.60m19E19Squadron60m20E20The Prison60m21E21Seeds of AprilAttorney Robert Thatcher tells the police that he was seeing the murder victim while his wife was in a mental hospital.60m22E22The LegendAn alcoholic newspaperman uses a partially blind ex-prizefighter to expose a boxing-racket boss.60m23E23The HookWhen underworld boss MacThane is released from prison, the California stakes turn even higher.60m24E24View from the Eiffel TowerInspector 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.60m25E25330 Independence SW60m26E26The Clocks60m27E27SafariWhen World War I breaks out, a strange couple seeks to escape from German East Africa.60m28E28The Boston Terrier60m29E29No Strings Attached60m30E30Savage Sunday60m
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