Somerset Maugham TV Theatre | |
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Also known as | Teller of Tales |
Written by | Russell Beggs W. Somerset Maugham Mathilde Ferro Theodore Ferro Agnes Nixon |
Directed by |
David Alexander Martin Ritt |
Presented by | W. Somerset Maugham |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 3 |
No. of episodes | 47 |
Production | |
Producers | John Gibbs Ann Marlow Daniel Petrie |
Production locations | New York City, U.S. |
Running time | 30 minutes (season 1-2) 60 minutes (season 3) |
Original release | |
Network |
CBS (season 1) NBC (season 2-3) |
Release | October 18, 1950 December 10, 1951 | –
Somerset Maugham TV Theatre (originally known as Teller of Tales for the first three episodes) is an American anthology drama program. [1] The series aired on CBS October 18, 1950 – March 28, 1951, and on NBC April 2, 1951 – December 10, 1951, airing 47 episodes.[ citation needed]
The series made its debut on October 18, 1950 on CBS. The series was a half-hour (later 60 minute) drama whose episodes were based on the works and novels of the show's namesake William Somerset Maugham. [1]
Maugham made special appearances at the beginning and ending of each play always giving the introduction and conclusion to each episode.[ citation needed] His segments were filmed, while the dramas themselves were presented live. [1]
After the series finished its run on CBS after one season on March 28, 1951, the series was moved to NBC on April 2, 1951. The series would remain for the rest of its run. The series also moved from Wednesday nights to Monday nights[ citation needed] and expanded to 60 minutes, alternating weekly with Robert Montgomery Presents. [1]
Season two finished its second season on September 3 after airing 16 episodes.[ citation needed]
The series started its third season on September 17, 1951, continuing to air on Monday nights and for sixty minutes. This season would be the show's final season airing its last episode on December 10, 1951, after airing 7 episodes.
The series was directed by directors Martin Ritt and David Alexander and produced by John Gibbs, Ann Marlow, and Daniel Petrie.
Also, the introductions and epilogues given by Maugham were filmed live from his home in the French Riviera[ citation needed] and the plays broadcast live from New York City.[ citation needed]
During its third season, the show alternated on Monday nights with the successful NBC anthology series Robert Montgomery Presents.
Actors appearing in the series included:
Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale |
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1 | 24 | October 18, 1950 | March 28, 1951 |
2 | 16 | April 2, 1951 | September 3, 1951 |
3 | 7 | September 17, 1951 | December 10, 1951 |
Somerset Maugham TV Theatre | |
---|---|
Also known as | Teller of Tales |
Written by | Russell Beggs W. Somerset Maugham Mathilde Ferro Theodore Ferro Agnes Nixon |
Directed by |
David Alexander Martin Ritt |
Presented by | W. Somerset Maugham |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 3 |
No. of episodes | 47 |
Production | |
Producers | John Gibbs Ann Marlow Daniel Petrie |
Production locations | New York City, U.S. |
Running time | 30 minutes (season 1-2) 60 minutes (season 3) |
Original release | |
Network |
CBS (season 1) NBC (season 2-3) |
Release | October 18, 1950 December 10, 1951 | –
Somerset Maugham TV Theatre (originally known as Teller of Tales for the first three episodes) is an American anthology drama program. [1] The series aired on CBS October 18, 1950 – March 28, 1951, and on NBC April 2, 1951 – December 10, 1951, airing 47 episodes.[ citation needed]
The series made its debut on October 18, 1950 on CBS. The series was a half-hour (later 60 minute) drama whose episodes were based on the works and novels of the show's namesake William Somerset Maugham. [1]
Maugham made special appearances at the beginning and ending of each play always giving the introduction and conclusion to each episode.[ citation needed] His segments were filmed, while the dramas themselves were presented live. [1]
After the series finished its run on CBS after one season on March 28, 1951, the series was moved to NBC on April 2, 1951. The series would remain for the rest of its run. The series also moved from Wednesday nights to Monday nights[ citation needed] and expanded to 60 minutes, alternating weekly with Robert Montgomery Presents. [1]
Season two finished its second season on September 3 after airing 16 episodes.[ citation needed]
The series started its third season on September 17, 1951, continuing to air on Monday nights and for sixty minutes. This season would be the show's final season airing its last episode on December 10, 1951, after airing 7 episodes.
The series was directed by directors Martin Ritt and David Alexander and produced by John Gibbs, Ann Marlow, and Daniel Petrie.
Also, the introductions and epilogues given by Maugham were filmed live from his home in the French Riviera[ citation needed] and the plays broadcast live from New York City.[ citation needed]
During its third season, the show alternated on Monday nights with the successful NBC anthology series Robert Montgomery Presents.
Actors appearing in the series included:
Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale |
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1 | 24 | October 18, 1950 | March 28, 1951 |
2 | 16 | April 2, 1951 | September 3, 1951 |
3 | 7 | September 17, 1951 | December 10, 1951 |