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1955 TV Series and Shows

From gripping dramas and groundbreaking comedies to beloved sitcoms, the TV series of 1955 delivered unforgettable moments and iconic characters that have endured through the years. Join us as we take a nostalgic look back at the top TV series of 1955, celebrating the shows that defined the year and continue to be cherished by fans today.

1955 Academy Awards

Science Fiction Theatre
Directed by: n/a
Starring: Truman Bradley
Country: United States of America
Outline: In this science-fiction anthology series host Truman Bradley introduces stories extrapolated from actual scientific data available in the 1950's, concentrating on such concepts as space ...
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Jungle Jim
Starring: Johnny Weissmuller, Martin Huston, Dean Fredericks, Tamba
Country: United States of America
Outline: Jungle Jim is a 26-episode syndicated adventure television series which aired from 1955 till 1956, starring Johnny Weissmuller, as James "Jungle Jim" Bradley, a hunter, guide, and explorer in, primarily, Africa.
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Gunsmoke
Written by: Charles Marquis Warren
Starring: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Country: United States of America
Outline: Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in the rough and tumble Dodge City.
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Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Written by: George W. Trendle, Fran Striker
Starring: Dick Simmons, Yukon King, Vic Perrin
Country: United States of America
Outline: Canadian Mountie Sgt. Preston patrols the wilds of the Yukon with his horse Rex and his faithful dog Yukon King, battling both the elements and criminals.
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Starring: Phil Silvers, Allan Melvin, Harvey Lembeck
Country: United States of America
Seasons: 4
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Starring: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows
Country: United States of America
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Starring: Percy Helton, Robert Carson, Russell Collins
Country: United States of America
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The Honeymooners
Written by: Jackie Gleason
Starring: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, Joyce Randolph
Country: United States of America
Outline: A bus driver and his sewer worker friend struggle to strike it rich while their wives look on with weary patience.
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Starring: Alfred Hitchcock
Country: United States of America
Outline: Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
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The Phil Silvers Show
Written by: Nat Hiken
Starring: Phil Silvers, Paul Ford, Harvey Lembeck, Allan Melvin
Country: United States of America
Outline: Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the ultimate con man. He runs the motor pool at a small Kansas U.S. Army Camp. Colonel Hall, nominally in charge of the base, tries to keep Bilko's plans in check. ...
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Crusader
Starring: Brian Keith
Country: United States of America
Outline: In revenge for the Communist government in Poland having sent his mother to a concentration camp where she died, Matt Anders devotes himself to freeing others from totalitarian countries.
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The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater
Starring: Eddie Cantor
Country: United States of America
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Sam and Friends
Starring: Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog
Country: United States of America
Outline: Early showcase of Jim Henson's puppet characters.
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The Johnny Carson Show
Starring: Johnny Carson
Country: United States of America
Outline: Comedy routines, featuring Johnny Carson and guests, and singing were the theme of this program.
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Tales of the Texas Rangers
Starring: Willard Parker, Harry Lauter
Country: United States of America
Outline: Typical western with a twist. The two stars appeared as Texas Rangers but in a different scenario each program. One week, they might be Rangers in the 1840s and the next week they would be ...
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Brave Eagle
Starring: Keith Larsen, Anthony Numkena, Kim Winona, Bert Wheeler
Country: United States of America
Outline: Reflecting the Native American viewpoint in the settlement of the American West, This was the first series where an American Indian was the lead character.
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The 20th Century-Fox Hour
Starring: Joseph Cotten, Carl Benton Reid, Grandon Rhodes, Robert Foulk
Country: United States of America
Outline: An anthology of mini-features, new productions largely consisted of hasty retreads of successful 20th Century Fox movies.
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Grand Ole Opry
Starring: Eddie Hill, Minnie Pearl, Rod Brasfield
Country: United States of America
Outline: Country music series that represented the first televised attempt to present the Grand Ole Opry as a regular series.
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Andy's Gang
Starring: Nino Marcel, Paul Cavanagh, Lou Krugman, William Benegal Rau
Country: United States of America
Outline: A TV Show where Andy, with a studio audience full of loud screaming kids, would show movies. At the opening of the show he had a puppet friend called "Froggy". To get the frog to appear ...
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Warner Brothers Presents
Starring: Gig Young, Charles McGraw, Marcel Dalio, Dan Seymour
Country: United States of America
Outline: This show featured three rotating series, "Kings Row", "Cheyenne" and "Casablanca". The last 15 minutes was devoted to promoting Warner Brothers movies but this was dropped along with "...
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Navy Log
Written by: Samuel Gallu
Starring: Robert Carson
Country: United States of America
Outline: Showed featured dramatic reenactments of true Naval events taken from the files of the Defense Department. The episodes generally featured little known actors although better known performers sometimes hosted.
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The People's Choice
Written by: Irving Brecher
Starring: Jackie Cooper, Patricia Breslin, Bernadette, Mary Jane Croft
Country: United States of America
Outline: Socrates "Sock" Miller joins the city council, clashing with the mayor John Peoples. Sock dates then marries his daughter Mandy complicating things. Sock has a basset named Cleo who shares her thoughts and best friend Rollo.
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The Adventures of Spin and Marty
Starring: Dee Aaker, Tim Considine, David Stollery, Roy Barcroft
Country: United States of America
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Stage 7
Starring: Dan Barton, Gordon Mills, Macdonald Carey, Frank Lovejoy
Country: United States of America
Outline: A weekly half-hour anthology series, similar to "Four Star Playhouse".
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