Letter to Loretta

1953·Show
257Episodes in8Seasons·TV-PG
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Letter to Loretta is an American anthology drama series telecast on NBC from September 1953 to June 1961 for a total of 165 episodes. The filmed show was hosted by Loretta Young who also played the lead in various episodes. Letter to Loretta was sponsored by Procter & Gamble from 1953 through 1960. The final season's sponsor was Warner-Lambert's Listerine.
Classic TV Anthology1950s DramaCharacter-Driven StoriesMoralistic NarrativesLoretta Young VehicleNostalgic ViewingStandalone EpisodesPost-War AmericaHuman Condition

Actors

Loretta Young profile

Loretta Young

Marcy Thorne, Karima, Kitty Coughlin, Polly Fry, Peg Lincoln, Sally Hays, Amy, Madeliene Vanderhoff, Susan Stevens - Stepmother, Donna Landon, Audrey Dickerson, Audrey Curtis, Prudence Bixby, Charlotte Bronte, Vera Wilson, Edie Royal, Ethel Morris, Mary Bertch, Ellen Morgan, Fay Davies, Sadie - Coffee Shop Waitress, Jean Kennedy, Louise Roberts, Susan Parker, Self - Hostess, Paula, Audrey - a teacher, Margo Randall, Kim Collet, Norma Hutton, Eleanor Stark, Cora Skinner, Helen Talbot, Susan Franklin, Gerda Freuling, Miss Springs, Janet Forbes, Kay Mathews, Ruth Handley / Rosalie Simms, Felice Minton, Allison Bainworth, Harriet Sands, Lucy Anderson, Katherine Ward, Scottie, Alma, Marcella Dawson, Alison Ives, Peggy Simms / Miss Connally, Alva Knox, Amy Stewart, Suzie James, Lynn Roth, Janet Pressman, Margaret Channing, Elizabeth Collier, Kathy Ames, Mabel MacAfee, Beth Hammond, Isobel DeHavilland, Self - Host, Carol Brown, Inga Helborg, Irene Sherwood, Judge Lila Brighton, Maria Gordella, Teddy Butler, Pam Gates, Irene Dodds, Ellie Winters, Gretchen Brock-Miller, Grace Hart, Yuki Arakawa, Ayesha the Maharani, Madge Mason, Janet Barlow, Catherine Harding, Thelma Brown, Katharine, Taka, Nancy Hamilton, Ruth Baxter, Alice Hendricks, Barbara Devon, Eve Wayne, Miss Ryan, Harriet Patton, Dr. Juliet, Augusta Smith, Helen Seaton, Queen Nefertiti, Penny Blodgett, Elizabeth Stacey, Martha, Jane Seaton, Amanda Seaton, Jenny, Susan Glover, Lenore Kent, Sylvia, Rita Cole, Norma Kelvin, Sister Ann, Betty Rogers, Sally Webster, Linda Perkins, Betty Taylor, Penelope Ashley, Connie Van, Janice Hite, Kiku Arikawa, Judy Evans, Nora Halliday, Dina, Victor Conrad, Anita Dodd, Margaret Underwood, Alice Ward, Laura Macklin, Countess, Kiyoshi, Countess Barocci, Margaret Hutchins, Muriel Vail

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Letter to Loretta

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Where can I stream Letter to Loretta legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Letter to Loretta worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Letter to Loretta rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Letter to Loretta have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 257 episodes.

When did Letter to Loretta air?

It ran from 1953 to 1961 and has ended.

What language is Letter to Loretta in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Letter to Loretta?

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