Telephone Time is an American anthology drama series that aired on CBS in 1956, and on ABC from 1957 to 1958. The series features plays by John Nesbitt who hosted the first season. Frank C. Baxter hosted the 1957 and 1958 seasons. The program was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Telephone Time (Season 2)
Keeley's Wonderful Machine (Episode 1)
Air date: 1956-09-16
I Am Not Alone (Episode 2)
Air date: 1956-09-23
Mr. and Mrs. Browning (Episode 3)
Air date: 1956-09-30
Vicksburg, 5:35 PM (Episode 4)
Air date: 1956-10-07
The Churchill Club (Episode 5)
Air date: 1956-10-14
She Sette Her Little Foote (Episode 6) 7.0
Writer: Norman Lessing
Air date: 1956-10-21
Runtime: 30 min
Uncle Fred Flits By (Episode 7)
Air date: 1956-10-28
She Also Ran (Episode 8)
Air date: 1956-11-04
Overview: The true story of the only woman ever to run for the Presidency of the U.S. In 1884, long before women were granted the right to vote, Belva Lockwood campaigned as the Equal Rights Party's candidate.
Knockout (Episode 9)
Air date: 1956-11-11
Chico and the Archbishop (Episode 10)
Air date: 1956-11-18
Racoon Hunt (Episode 11)
Air date: 1956-11-25
Fortunatus (Episode 12)
Air date: 1956-12-09
Scio, Ohio (Episode 13)
Air date: 1956-12-16
The Sergeant Boyd Story (Episode 14)
Air date: 1956-12-23
The Mountain That Moved (Episode 15)
Air date: 1956-12-30
Passport to Life (Episode 16)
Air date: 1957-01-06
The Jumping Parson (Episode 17)
Air date: 1957-01-13
Parents of a Stranger (Episode 18)
Air date: 1957-01-20
The Consort (Episode 19)
Air date: 1957-01-27
The Man Who Discovered O. Henry (Episode 20) 6.0
Air date: 1957-02-03
The Greatest Man in the World (Episode 21)
Air date: 1957-02-10
The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Episode 22)
Writer: Donald S. Sanford
Air date: 1957-02-24
Overview: A woman who began her career as a scullery maid and became a Denver society woman, was present on the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic. She took charge of one of the lifeboats and is credited with bringing it and its passengers to safety.
The Intruder (Episode 23)
Air date: 1957-03-03
Fight for the Title (Episode 24)
Air date: 1957-03-17
Overview: Based on a story from the life of the boxer Benny Leonard: Leonard kayos an aspiring title hunter, who suffers brain damage from the blow. His heart goes out to the victim and he simulates a real fight in the gym so the punchy fighter can achieve his dream of being the champion. The poor fellow is institutionalized and Leonard pays all his bills.
Escape (Episode 25)
Air date: 1957-03-24
Castle Dangerous (Episode 26)
Air date: 1957-03-31
Hatfield, the Rainmaker (Episode 27)
Air date: 1957-04-03
Bullet Lou Kirn (Episode 28)
Air date: 1957-04-11
Overview: Lou Kirn, a Navy football star in 1931, a Squadron Commander during WW2, and a man faced with his biggest challenge in 1954...a dread form of paralysis. During this personal battle he reaches out to save a paralyzed boy. A true story of courage--Kirn promises to walk if the boy will walk too!
Elfego Baca (Episode 29)
Air date: 1957-04-18
Rabbi on Wheels (Episode 30)
Air date: 1957-04-25
The Diamond Peer (Episode 31)
Air date: 1957-05-02
Stranded (Episode 32)
Air date: 1957-05-09
Overview: In November of 1940, the worst blizzard in the state's history hit Minnesota. Beatrice Enter, a rural schoolteacher was trapped with her students in a one-room schoolhouse without light or heat. This is the true story of her courage and resourcefulness in saving herself and her students. A teacher who saves the lives of her pupils during a terrible storm. (TVGuide)
The Plot to Save a Boy (Episode 33)
Air date: 1957-06-06
Line Chief (Episode 34)
Air date: 1957-06-11
Pit-A-Pit and the Dragon (Episode 35)
Air date: 1957-06-18
The Koshetz Story (Episode 36)
Air date: 1957-06-25
