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The United States Steel Hour

1953 – 1963Show10 seasons259 episodes

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A nostalgic comedy series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

10 seasons · 259 episodes · best: S6E24 "Seed of Guilt" 8.4

Episodes

7.4
6.9
6.3
7.3
4.6
8.1
7.6
8.2
7.4
8.4

Story

The United States Steel Hour is an anthology series which brought hour-long dramas to television from 1953 to 1963. The television series and the radio program that preceded it were both sponsored by the United States Steel Corporation.

Feels like

  • Golden Age Anthology Drama
  • Mid-Century Social Realism
  • Prestige Television Pioneer
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Historical Cultural Snapshot
  • Serious Dramatist Tradition
  • Family & Community Focus
  • High-Quality Acting Showcase
  • Thought-Provoking Morality Plays

Cast

24 of 53 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alex Segal, Paul Bogart, Sidney Lumet
Written by
Richard Maibaum, Cyril Hume, Rod Serling

Everyone

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

Facts

October 27, 1953 · June 12, 1963 · Ended

First aired
October 27, 1953
Last aired
June 12, 1963
Status
Ended
Length
10 seasons · 259 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The United States Steel Hour worth watching?"

Questions about The United States Steel Hour

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The United States Steel Hour worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 8). Season 5 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 4.6 against 8.4 for the best season.

Which season of The United States Steel Hour is best?

Season 10, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 5 is the weakest at 4.6. The highest-rated episode is Seed of Guilt (season 6, episode 24) at 8.4, and the lowest is Incident in an Alley (season 3, episode 11) at 4.4.

Is The United States Steel Hour okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The United States Steel Hour?

259 h

About 259 hours: 259 episodes in 10 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1953 to 1963.

Will The United States Steel Hour make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The United States Steel Hour 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.