TV Reader's Digest
Series Overview
TV Reader's Digest is the title of a 30 minute American television anthology drama series which aired on the ABC from 1955 to 1956. Based on articles that appeared in Reader's Digest magazine, the episodes based on true stories which were varied in their themes, plots and content. Themes included crime, heroism, mystery, romance, and human interest. Episode writers included Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Cleveland Amory and Frank Gruber. Some of the actors who were cast in the episodes included: Claude Akins, Leon Askin, Jean Byron, Chuck Connors, Peter Graves, Tod Griffin, Francis McDonald, Max Showalter, John Howard, Lee Marvin, Gene Raymond, Jerry Paris, and Michael Winkelman.
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2 Seasons • 65 Episodes
30 min per episode
1955 – 1956
Premiered: Mon, Jan 17, 1955
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Season 2, Episode 39: “The Smuggler”
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What is TV Reader's Digest about?
TV Reader's Digest is the title of a 30 minute American television anthology drama series which aired on the ABC from 1955 to 1956. Based on articles that appeared in Reader's Digest magazine, the episodes based on true stories which were varied in their themes, plots and content. Themes included crime, heroism, mystery, romance, and human interest. Episode writers included Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Cleveland Amory and Frank Gruber. Some of the actors who were cast in the episodes included: Claude Akins, Leon Askin, Jean Byron, Chuck Connors, Peter Graves, Tod Griffin, Francis McDonald, Max Showalter, John Howard, Lee Marvin, Gene Raymond, Jerry Paris, and Michael Winkelman.
How many seasons does TV Reader's Digest have?
TV Reader's Digest comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in TV Reader's Digest?
Key cast members in TV Reader's Digest include Hugh Reilly, Gene Raymond.
Who created or directed TV Reader's Digest?
TV Reader's Digest was developed and directed by Not specified.