The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)

Name: The Philco Television Playhouse
Genre: Drama
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Bert Lytell

Drama

The Philco Television Playhouse is an American anthology series that was broadcast live on NBC from 1948 to 1955. Produced by Fred Coe, the series was sponsored by Philco. It was one of the most respected dramatic shows of the Golden Age of Television, winning a 1954 Peabody Award and receiving eight Emmy nominations between 1951 and 1956.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (148 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 -0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Bert Lytell Self - Host

Seasons

Season 5 (1953)

7.20 avg 3 episodes 7.4 → 6.4 56 min avg

Season 5 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
19	A Young Lady of Property	7.4	14
23	Marty	7.8	387
24	The Way of an Eagle	6.4	14