Alcoa Theatre

1957·Show
109Episodes in3Seasons
69
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting9
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Alcoa Theatre is a half-hour American anthology series telecast on NBC at 9:30 pm on alternate Monday nights from October 7, 1957 to September 16, 1960. The program also aired under the title Turn of Fate, with the stories depicting the difficulties faced by individuals who are suddenly thrust into unexpected and perilous dangers. Alcoa Theatre was syndicated together with Goodyear Theatre as Award Theatre. In 1955, The Alcoa Hour premiered in a one-hour format aired on Sunday nights, but it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled Alcoa Theatre, and moved to Monday evening in 1957. The show employed an alternating rotating company of actors: David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell, Jack Lemmon and Charles Boyer. Each appeared in dramatic and light comedic roles through the first season.
Classic Anthology Series1950s TelevisionDramatic StorytellingCharacter-Focused DramaHistorical ViewingEpisodic NarrativesActing ShowcaseSuspenseful TalesMid-Century Americana

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Alcoa Theatre worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Alcoa Theatre have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 109 episodes.

When did Alcoa Theatre air?

It ran from 1957 to 1960 and has ended.

What language is Alcoa Theatre in?

English

It was made in English.

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