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Playhouse 90

1956 – 1960Show4 seasons134 episodes

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

Playhouse 90 is an American television anthology series that was telecast on CBS from 1956 to 1960 for a total of 133 episodes. It originated from CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Playhouse 90 episodes

4 seasons · 134 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Forbidden Area, 6.9
  2. S1 E2 Requiem for a Heavyweight, 8.3
  3. S1 E8 Eloise, 6.6
  4. S1 E13 Massacre at Sand Creek, 6.4
  5. S1 E16 So Soon to Die, 6.8
  6. S1 E19 The Miracle Worker, 7.9
  7. S1 E20 The Comedian, 7.8
  8. S1 E23 Invitation to a Gunfighter, 8.0
  9. S1 E24 The Last Tycoon, 7.7
  10. S1 E25 The Hostess with the Mostes', 6.9
  11. S1 E26 Where's Charley?, 6.3
  12. S1 E27 Clipper Ship, 7.8
  13. S1 E32 Homeward Borne, 6.6
  14. S1 E33 The Helen Morgan Story, 7.2
  15. S1 E34 Winter Dreams, 7.0
  16. S1 E36 Without Incident, 7.1
  17. S1 E38 Ain't No Time for Glory, 7.8
  1. S2 E1 The Death of Manolete, 7.2
  2. S2 E6 Around the World in 90 Minutes, 5.3
  3. S2 E19 The 80 Yard Run, 5.9
  4. S2 E23 No Time at All, 7.7
  5. S2 E25 Portrait of a Murderer, 8.4
  6. S2 E30 The Dungeon, 7.4
  7. S2 E35 Bomber's Moon, 7.7
  8. S2 E38 A Town Has Turned to Dust, 8.3
  9. S2 E39 The Great Gatsby, 7.7
  10. S2 E40 Bitter Heritage, 6.8
  1. S3 E1 The Plot to Kill Stalin, 8.1
  2. S3 E2 Days of Wine and Roses, 7.8
  3. S3 E3 The Time of Your Life, 9.3
  4. S3 E7 Heart of Darkness, 6.0
  5. S3 E8 Old Man, 9.4
  6. S3 E10 Free Weekend, 7.3
  7. S3 E12 The Nutcracker, 7.8
  8. S3 E16 The Velvet Alley, 8.1
  9. S3 E18 Child of Our Time, 8.5
  10. S3 E23 For Whom the Bell Tolls: Part 1, 7.3
  11. S3 E24 For Whom the Bell Tolls: Part 2, 7.1
  12. S3 E28 Judgment at Nuremberg, 8.1
  13. S3 E32 A Marriage of Strangers, 7.6
  14. S3 E35 The Killers of Mussolini, 7.3
  15. S3 E36 Project Immortality, 7.3
  1. S4 E12 Tomorrow, 7.9
  2. S4 E14 Alas, Babylon, 8.8
  3. S4 E16 The Shape of the River, 6.8
  4. S4 E17 In the Presence of Mine Enemies, 7.9

Cast

24 of 111 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Frankenheimer, Franklin J. Schaffner, Sidney Lumet
Written by
Rod Serling, Pat Frank, Don Murray
Produced by
Martin Manulis, Herbert Brodkin

Everyone

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Facts

October 4, 1956 · May 16, 1960 · Ended

First aired
October 4, 1956
Last aired
May 16, 1960
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 134 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Tropes

Days of Wine and Roses, Heart of Darkness (1958), Judgment at Nuremberg +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Playhouse 90 worth watching?"

Questions about Playhouse 90

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Playhouse 90 worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.3).

Which season of Playhouse 90 is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Old Man (season 3, episode 8) at 9.4, and the lowest is Around the World in 90 Minutes (season 2, episode 6) at 5.3.

Is Playhouse 90 okay for kids?

Strong languageViolence

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Playhouse 90?

201 h

About 201 hours: 134 episodes in 4 seasons of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1956 to 1960.

Can I half-watch Playhouse 90?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Playhouse 90 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.