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Startime

1959 – 1960Show1 season33 episodesTV-G

ComedyDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

Startime, an anthology of drama, comedy and variety, was one of the first American television shows broadcast in color.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Startime episodes

1 season · 33 episodes

  1. S1 E2 The Jazz Singer, 6.6
  2. S1 E3 The Turn of the Screw, 7.9
  3. S1 E5 The Dean Martin Variety Show I, 9.0
  4. S1 E6 The Wicked Scheme of Jebal Deeks, 8.2
  5. S1 E7 George Burns in the Big Time, 7.0
  6. S1 E14 The Man, 7.8
  7. S1 E20 Closed Set, 8.9
  8. S1 E21 The Talent Scouts Program, 1.2
  9. S1 E26 The Young Juggler, 7.4
  10. S1 E27 Incident at a Corner, 7.0

Cast

24 of 231 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gordon Rigsby, Greg Garrison, Bretaigne Windust
Written by
John D. Hess, Mac Benoff, Frank Waldman
Produced by
Bretaigne Windust, Jack Donohue, Gil Rodin
Music by
Sol Kaplan, Harry Sosnik, David Amram

Everyone

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Facts

October 6, 1959 · May 31, 1960 · Ended

First aired
October 6, 1959
Last aired
May 31, 1960
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 33 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Startime worth watching?"

Questions about Startime

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Startime worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Startime okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Startime?

33 h

About 33 hours: 33 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1959 to 1960.

Will Startime make me laugh?

A touch

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

Can I half-watch Startime?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.