Bus Stop
Series Overview
Bus Stop is a 26-episode American drama which aired on ABC from October 1, 1961, until March 25, 1962, starring Marilyn Maxwell as Grace Sherwood, the owner of a bus station and diner in the fictitious town of Sunrise in the Colorado Rockies. The program was adapted from William Inge's play, Bus Stop, and Inge was a script consultant for the series, which followed the lives of travelers passing through the bus station and the diner. Maxwell's co-stars were Richard Anderson as District Attorney Glenn Wagner, Rhodes Reason as Sheriff Will Mayberry, Joan Freeman as waitress Elma Gahrigner, Bernard Kates as Ralph the coroner, and Buddy Ebsen as Virge Blessing.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 26 Episodes
60 min per episode
1961 – 1962
Premiered: Sun, Oct 1, 1961
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 26: “I Kiss Your Shadow”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Huggins
Roy Huggins
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Huggins
Producer
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What is Bus Stop about?
Bus Stop is a 26-episode American drama which aired on ABC from October 1, 1961, until March 25, 1962, starring Marilyn Maxwell as Grace Sherwood, the owner of a bus station and diner in the fictitious town of Sunrise in the Colorado Rockies. The program was adapted from William Inge's play, Bus Stop, and Inge was a script consultant for the series, which followed the lives of travelers passing through the bus station and the diner. Maxwell's co-stars were Richard Anderson as District Attorney Glenn Wagner, Rhodes Reason as Sheriff Will Mayberry, Joan Freeman as waitress Elma Gahrigner, Bernard Kates as Ralph the coroner, and Buddy Ebsen as Virge Blessing.
How many seasons does Bus Stop have?
Bus Stop comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Bus Stop?
Key cast members in Bus Stop include Marilyn Maxwell, Richard Anderson, Rhodes Reason, Joan Freeman.
Who created or directed Bus Stop?
Bus Stop was developed and directed by Roy Huggins.