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Damon Runyon Theater
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Damon Runyon Theater is an American television program that presented dramatized versions of Damon Runyon's short stories. Hosted by Donald Woods, the program, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch's Budweiser beer, aired for a total of 39 episodes on CBS from April 1955 through February 1956.
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How long does it take to watch Damon Runyon Theater?
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About 20 hours: 39 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1955 to 1956.
Can I half-watch Damon Runyon Theater?
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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Is Damon Runyon Theater plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.