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Goodyear Television Playhouse

1951 – 1957Show6 seasons144 episodes

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

The Goodyear Television Playhouse is an American anthology series that was telecast live on NBC from 1951 to 1957 during the "Golden Age of Television".

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

Shows with

Goodyear Television Playhouse episodes

6 seasons · 144 episodes

  1. S1 E2 The Copper, 7.8
  1. S4 E4 Thunder of Silence, 6.0
  2. S4 E16 Visit to a Small Planet, 9.5
  1. S6 E3 All Summer Long, 5.9
  2. S6 E5 A Murder Is Announced, 8.8

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Delbert Mann, Sidney Lumet, Jack Smight
Written by
David Swift, Paddy Chayefsky, Sumner Locke Elliott
Produced by
Robert Alan Aurthur, Fred Coe, Herbert Brodkin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 14, 1951 · September 29, 1957 · Ended

First aired
October 14, 1951
Last aired
September 29, 1957
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 144 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Goodyear Television Playhouse worth watching?"

Questions about Goodyear Television Playhouse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Goodyear Television Playhouse worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.4). Season 6 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.1 against 8.6 for the best season.

Which season of Goodyear Television Playhouse is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 6 is the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is Visit to a Small Planet (season 4, episode 16) at 9.5, and the lowest is All Summer Long (season 6, episode 3) at 5.9.

Is Goodyear Television Playhouse okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Goodyear Television Playhouse?

144 h

About 144 hours: 144 episodes in 6 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1951 to 1957.

Is Goodyear Television Playhouse plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Goodyear Television Playhouse?

Easy watchDemanding

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