Fractured Flickers (Season 1)

Fractured Flickers is a live-action syndicated half-hour television comedy show that was produced by Jay Ward, who is otherwise known for animated cartoons. The pilot film was produced in 1961, but the series wasn't completed until 1963. Twenty-six episodes were produced; they were syndicated by Desilu Productions and played for several years on local stations.

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    Rose Marie (Episode 1)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-08-01

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Segments include: A bullfight. A seemingly glamorous model for a shaving razor turns out to be a bearded woman. The 39 Stoops -- an early take on The 39 Steps. An interview with Rose Marie. Tarfoot of the Apes -- a take on Tarzan of the Apes starring Elmo Lincoln. Pre-vues of Coming Attractions: Route 56 -- an out-of-control car runs down almost everything.

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    Fabian (Episode 2)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-08-08

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Gypsy Rose Lee

    Gypsy Rose Lee (Episode 3)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-08-15

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Allan Sherman

    Allan Sherman (Episode 4)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-08-22

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Annette Funicello

    Annette Funicello (Episode 5)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-08-29

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Edward Everett Horton

    Edward Everett Horton (Episode 6)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-09-05

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Paula Prentiss

    Paula Prentiss (Episode 7)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-09-12

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Sebastian Cabot

    Sebastian Cabot (Episode 8)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-09-19

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Roddy McDowall

    Roddy McDowall (Episode 9)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-09-26

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Vivien Della Chiesa

    Vivien Della Chiesa (Episode 10)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-10-03

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Connie Stevens

    Connie Stevens (Episode 11)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-10-10

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Rod Serling

    Rod Serling (Episode 12)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-10-17

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Connie Hines

    Connie Hines (Episode 13)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-10-24

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Cesar Romero

    Cesar Romero (Episode 14)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-10-31

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Diana Dors

    Diana Dors (Episode 15)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-11-07

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Bullwinkle J. Moose

    Bullwinkle J. Moose (Episode 16)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-11-14

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Deborah Walley

    Deborah Walley (Episode 17)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-11-21

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Paul Lynde

    Paul Lynde (Episode 18)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-11-28

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Anna Maria Alberghetti

    Anna Maria Alberghetti (Episode 19)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-12-05

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Our host introduces "Jay Ward Prevues" and other wacky clips; and he hands over his entire paycheck to Anna Marie Alberghetti.

  • Poster for Ruta Lee

    Ruta Lee (Episode 20)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-12-12

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Barbara Eden

    Barbara Eden (Episode 21)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-12-19

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Bob Denver

    Bob Denver (Episode 22)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1963-12-26

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Pat Carroll

    Pat Carroll (Episode 23)

    Air date: 1964-01-02

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Bob Newhart

    Bob Newhart (Episode 24)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1964-01-09

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Ursula Andress

    Ursula Andress (Episode 25)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1964-01-16

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Zsa Zsa Gabor

    Zsa Zsa Gabor (Episode 26)

    Writer: Chris Hayward

    Air date: 1964-01-23

    Runtime: 30 min

Fractured Flickers

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