The Walter Winchell File
Series Overview
The Walter Winchell File is the title of a television crime drama series that initially aired from 1957 to 1958, dramatizing cases from the New York City Police Department that were covered in the New York Daily Mirror. The series featured columnist and announcer Walter Winchell, John Larch, George Cisar, Robert Anderson, Robert Brubaker, Dolores Donlon, and Gene Barry, a year before he was cast in the lead of NBC's Bat Masterson. Thirty-nine episodes were produced; the first twenty-six aired on ABC during the 1957-1958 season, and the final thirteen were seen in syndication in 1959. Among the guest stars was the child actor Dennis Holmes, who played 7-year-old Allie Marisch in the 1957 episode "Thou Shalt Not Kill."
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2 Seasons • 38 Episodes
30 min per episode
1957 – 1959
Premiered: Wed, Oct 2, 1957
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 9: “Death Comes in a Small Package”
A thief steals a metal pellet, unaware that it contains radium.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Desi Arnaz, Bert Granet
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Desi Arnaz
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Bert Granet
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What is The Walter Winchell File about?
The Walter Winchell File is the title of a television crime drama series that initially aired from 1957 to 1958, dramatizing cases from the New York City Police Department that were covered in the New York Daily Mirror. The series featured columnist and announcer Walter Winchell, John Larch, George Cisar, Robert Anderson, Robert Brubaker, Dolores Donlon, and Gene Barry, a year before he was cast in the lead of NBC's Bat Masterson. Thirty-nine episodes were produced; the first twenty-six aired on ABC during the 1957-1958 season, and the final thirteen were seen in syndication in 1959. Among the guest stars was the child actor Dennis Holmes, who played 7-year-old Allie Marisch in the 1957 episode "Thou Shalt Not Kill."
How many seasons does The Walter Winchell File have?
The Walter Winchell File comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Walter Winchell File?
Key cast members in The Walter Winchell File include Walter Winchell.
Who created or directed The Walter Winchell File?
The Walter Winchell File was developed and directed by Not specified.