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Playhouse 90

1956·Show
134Episodes in4Seasons
79
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IMDb8.3
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IMDb8.3
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Playhouse 90 fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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. Since live anthology drama series of the mid-1950s were usually hour-long shows, the title highlighted the network's intention to present something unusual, a weekly series of hour-and-a-half dramas rather than 60-minute plays. Playhouse 90 began as a pitch by Frank Stanton—the formidable, forward-thinking right-hand man to CBS chairman William S. Paley—during a brainstorming session for program ideas. The project was ultimately developed by Hubbell Robinson, a CBS vice president who received no screen credit on Playhouse 90 but is often described as its creator.
Golden Age AnthologyPrestige Live DramaSocial RealismStar-Studded CastsCinematic TelevisionHistorical MilestoneEmotional DepthSharp DialogueClassic Hollywood Aesthetic

Crew

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Playhouse 90 worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Playhouse 90 rated?

Strong languageViolence

Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How many seasons does Playhouse 90 have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 134 episodes of about 90 minutes each.

When did Playhouse 90 air?

It ran from 1956 to 1960 and has ended.

What language is Playhouse 90 in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Playhouse 90 use?

Days of Wine and RosesHeart of Darkness (1958)Judgment at NurembergThe Miracle WorkerRequiem for a HeavyweightDuring the WarBased on a True StoryDeath by AdaptationMusical EpisodeCasting GagBroadcast LiveGenre Anthology

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Playhouse 90, including Days of Wine and Roses, Heart of Darkness (1958), Judgment at Nuremberg.