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1956 TV Series and Shows

From gripping dramas and groundbreaking comedies to beloved sitcoms, the TV series of 1956 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 1956, celebrating the shows that defined the year and continue to be cherished by fans today.

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The Adventures of Hiram Holliday
Starring: Wally Cox, Ainslie Pryor
Country: United States of America
Outline: Hiram, thought to be a meek-little nobody by everyone around him, is one day discovered to have a range of skills that would make James Bond green with envy. The publisher of the newspaper ...
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Vampira
Directed by: Joey Romero
Starring: Vampira
Country: United States of America
Outline: "Ghost Host" Vampira introduces movies and does several segments during the film in the form of skits and information about the movie.
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Boomtown
Starring: Bill O'Brien
Country: United States of America
Outline: Boomtown was a children's television show that ran, on WBZ Channel 4 in Boston, for eighteen years. The host was Rex Trailer. It featured songs, rope tricks, cartoons and a weekly "wanted ...
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Starring: Phil Chambers, Craig Duncan, Claude Akins
Country: United States of America
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Starring: Dinah Shore
Country: United States of America
Outline: Dinah hosted this hour-long weekly for seven years. It featured Dinah and guest stars in a variety of songs, skits, production numbers. Also featured: her "See the USA in your Chevrolet" song and her warm kiss to all in conclusion.
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The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure
Starring: Tim Considine, Tommy Kirk, Florenz Ames, Russ Conway
Country: United States of America
Outline: Sons of the great detective Fenton Hardy, Frank and Joe are eager to impress their father with their mystery solving skills. When an opportunity comes to help prove the new kid in town as ...
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Bill Kennedy at the Movies
Starring: Bill Kennedy
Country: United States of America
Outline: The format of this program was to feature a vintage movie during which Bill would give pertinent information about the actors, directors etc.
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Telephone Time
Starring: John Nesbitt, Frank Baxter
Country: United States of America
Outline: Between 1956 and September 1957, this filmed show featured plays by John Nesbitt, the host of the show. Starting in September 1957, plays by other authors were presented.
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State Trooper
Starring: Rod Cameron
Country: United States of America
Outline: Rod Blake, a State Trooper is an officer of the Nevada Department of Public Safety. The setting is in the 1950s American West.
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Corky and White Shadow
Starring: Buddy Ebsen, Darlene Gillespie, Robert 'Buzz' Henry, Chinook
Country: United States of America
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The Rosemary Clooney Show
Starring: Rosemary Clooney
Country: United States of America
Outline: Singer Rosemary Clooney and vocal group The Hi-Los were the regulars in this presentation of popular music.
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The Steve Allen Plymouth Show
Starring: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Skitch Henderson
Country: United States of America
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Wire Service
Starring: Dane Clark, Mercedes McCambridge, George Brent
Country: United States of America
Outline: Adventures of three globetrotting reporters working for an international wire service.
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Hey, Jeannie!
Written by: Charles Isaacs
Starring: Jeannie Carson, Allen Jenkins, Jane Dulo
Country: United States of America
Outline: Jeannie MacLennan, a cheerful and carefree Scottish woman, arrives in New York without a job or knowing anyone. Cabbie Al Murray is one of the first people she meets and he agrees to ...
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Playhouse 90
Starring: Richard Joy
Country: United States of America
Outline: Of the many anthology series, Playhouse 90 is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
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Conflict
Starring: Rex Reason, Will Hutchins, James Garner, Jacques Sernas
Country: United States of America
Outline: This anthology series focused on characters at odds or having struggles in life. Alternating with Warner Brothers westerns, the episodes were set in various centuries and different casts.
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The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna
Written by: Lee Karson
Starring: Gale Storm, Zasu Pitts, Roy Roberts, James Fairfax
Country: United States of America
Outline: An American sitcom series starring Gale Storm. The series is about a Susanna Pomery, a cruise director for an ocean liner travelling the world.
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Whirlybirds
Written by: Art Napoleon, Jo Napoleon
Starring: Kenneth Tobey, Craig Hill, Nancy Hale
Country: United States of America
Outline: One hundred eleven episodes of this syndicated show were produced between 1956 and 1959, debuting in the US in January 1957. Chuck and P.T. own a helicopter company that is hired to perform...
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The Edge of Night
Written by: Irving Vendig
Starring: Terry Davis, Tony Craig, Frances Fisher, Joe Lambie
Country: United States of America
Outline: In the city of Monticello, attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens. Some such citizens include dowager ...
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The Sheriff of Cochise
Written by: Mort Briskin
Starring: John Bromfield, Stan Jones
Country: United States of America
Outline: While this sounds like a western, THE SHERIFF OF COCHISE was a contemporary police drama set in Cochise County, AZ. Stories seemed to be strangely similar to HIGHWAY PATROL, emphasizing ...
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Broken Arrow
Starring: John Lupton, Michael Ansara
Country: United States of America
Outline: Indian Agent Tom Jeffords makes friends with Chief Cochise, becoming a blood brother of the Apache. Together they fight white schemers and renegade Indians.
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Zane Grey Theater
Written by: Luke Short, Charles A. Wallace
Starring: Dick Powell
Country: United States of America
Outline: An anthology based (earlier more so than later) on the novels and stories of Zane Grey. Dick Powell was often the star, as well as the host.
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Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers
Written by: Douglas Heyes
Starring: Philip Carey, Warren Stevens, Patrick Whyte
Country: United States of America
Outline: The show tells the story of two lieutenants, Michael Rhodes and William Storm, assigned to the 77th Bengal Lancers in India during the late 19th century. Colonel Standish is the commanding ...
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The NFL on CBS
Starring: Brian Piccolo, Gale Sayers, Jack Concannon, Al Del Greco
Country: United States of America
Outline: Weekly series dedicated to current NFL games and news.
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