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Tales of Tomorrow

Series Overview

Tales of Tomorrow is an American anthology science fiction series that was performed and broadcast live on ABC from 1951 to 1953. The series covered such stories as Frankenstein, starring Lon Chaney, Jr., 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea starring Thomas Mitchell as Captain Nemo, and many others featuring such performers as Boris Karloff, Brian Keith, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Bruce Cabot, Franchot Tone, Gene Lockhart, Walter Abel, Leslie Nielsen, and Paul Newman. The series had many similarities to the later Twilight Zone which also covered one of the same stories, "What You Need". In total it ran for eighty-five 30-minute episodes.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
ABC
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 85 Episodes

25–30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1951 – 1953

Premiered: Fri, Aug 3, 1951

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Jun 12, 1953

Season 2, Episode 42: “What Dreams May Come”

A woman receives telepathic waves that she is about to be murdered.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-G

TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-G

General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of Tomorrow

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What is Tales of Tomorrow about?

Tales of Tomorrow is an American anthology science fiction series that was performed and broadcast live on ABC from 1951 to 1953. The series covered such stories as Frankenstein, starring Lon Chaney, Jr., 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea starring Thomas Mitchell as Captain Nemo, and many others featuring such performers as Boris Karloff, Brian Keith, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Bruce Cabot, Franchot Tone, Gene Lockhart, Walter Abel, Leslie Nielsen, and Paul Newman. The series had many similarities to the later Twilight Zone which also covered one of the same stories, "What You Need". In total it ran for eighty-five 30-minute episodes.

How many seasons does Tales of Tomorrow have?

Tales of Tomorrow comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Tales of Tomorrow?

Key cast members in Tales of Tomorrow include Not specified.

Who created or directed Tales of Tomorrow?

Tales of Tomorrow was developed and directed by Not specified.