The Dick Powell Show

The Dick Powell Show

The Dick Powell Show is an American anthology series that ran on NBC from 1961- 1963, primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company. It was hosted by longtime film star Dick Powell until his death from lymphatic cancer on January 2, 1963, then by a series of guest hosts until the series ended. The first of these was Gregory Peck, who began the January 8 program with a tribute to Powell, recognizing him as "a great and good friend to our industry." Peck was followed by fellow actors such as Robert Mitchum, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Ford, Charles Boyer, Jackie Cooper, Rock Hudson, Milton Berle, Jack Lemmon, Dean Martin, Robert Taylor, Steve McQueen, David Niven, Danny Thomas, Robert Wagner and John Wayne.

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1. Who Killed Julie Greer?

Air Date: 1961-09-26

Aspiring actress Julie Greer is talking to someone on the phone when there is a knock at the door. She puts the phone down and answers the door. A person, who we don't see but who Julie obviously knows, enters. She tells the person to quit and leave. The person attacks and strangles her. Julie's last words are to repeatedly scream out ""George Townsend"". Julie's body is discovered by her roommate Ann Farmer. Millionaire police captain Amos Burke, with the assistance of fellow officers Phil Winslow and Joe Nolan, investigate the case. A little black book containing the names of many men, whom Julie may have had affairs with and dumped over the years, is found. The names include: Rex, the singing cowboy star of a TV series; Dr. C.Z.

2. Ricochet

Air Date: 1961-10-03

3. Killer In The House

Air Date: 1961-10-10

Escaped convict Sid Williams shows up at the home of his brother Paul.

4. John J. Diggs

Air Date: 1961-10-17

5. Doyle Against The House

Air Date: 1961-10-24

Blackjack dealer Eddie Doyle is good at his job, but his salary is a pittance compared to the sums that cross his table. Doyle needs five grand fast, for an operation for his young daughter, so he and a pal named Victor cook up a plan. Victor plays the game while Eddie deals losing hands for the house.

6. Out Of The Night

Air Date: 1961-10-31

American flier Collin Shatner's plane is hit during a bombing mission near the end of World War 2.

7. Somebody's Waiting

Air Date: 1961-11-07

8. The Geetas Box

Air Date: 1961-11-14

9. Goodbye Hannah

Air Date: 1961-11-21

10. Up Jumped The Devil

Air Date: 1961-11-28

Toy tycoon Chandler Hanford decides that Jack Farmer, the firm's fair-haired boy, is just the person to handle the company's outside investments.

11. Three Soldiers

Air Date: 1961-12-05

In Southeast Asia, two professional soldiers reflect on their encounters with their sergeant, a tough infantryman captured by the enemy.

12. A Swiss Affair

Air Date: 1961-12-12

13. The Fifth Caller

Air Date: 1961-12-19

14. Open Season

Air Date: 1961-12-26

A crooked politician doesn't want his wife to get a Mexican divorce, because then she can testify against him.

15. Death In A Village

Air Date: 1962-01-02

16. A Time To Die

Air Date: 1962-01-09

Mob boss Burton Stevens is seriously injured in a so-called car accident, and will die unless he picks someone to die in his place.

17. The Price of Tomatoes

Air Date: 1962-01-16

Story of a Greek tomato delivery truck driver whose schedule is interrupted when he picks up a pregnant hitchhiker.

18. Obituary For Mr. X

Air Date: 1962-01-23

Police chief Harry Sellers warns Officer Obie Roberts to break off his ""secret"" romance with Carol Manson before he ruins his career and his marriage.

19. Squadron

Air Date: 1962-01-30

20. The Prison

Air Date: 1962-02-06

21. Seeds of April

Air Date: 1962-02-13

Attorney Robert Thatcher tells the police that he was seeing the murder victim while his wife was in a mental hospital.

22. The Legend

Air Date: 1962-02-20

An alcoholic newspaperman uses a partially blind ex-prizefighter to expose a boxing-racket boss.

23. The Hook

Air Date: 1962-03-06

When underworld boss MacThane is released from prison, the California stakes turn even higher.

24. View from the Eiffel Tower

Air Date: 1962-03-13

Inspector Boulanger of the Paris police is keeping a careful eye on the activities of Vincent Powers at the Orly Airport . So instead of picking up that highly valuable valise he came for, he has the porter place it among the luggage of Alice Wood, an American tourist.

25. 330 Independence SW

Air Date: 1962-03-20

26. The Clocks

Air Date: 1962-03-27

27. Safari

Air Date: 1962-04-03

When World War I breaks out, a strange couple seeks to escape from German East Africa.

28. The Boston Terrier

Air Date: 1962-04-10

29. No Strings Attached

Air Date: 1962-04-24

30. Savage Sunday

Air Date: 1962-05-01

1. Special Assignment

Air Date: 1962-09-25

2. Tomorrow the Man

Air Date: 1962-10-02

3. Run Till It's Dark

Air Date: 1962-10-09

Stacy Palmer is on the run and tries to lose herself in a crowd at a Las Vegas casino. Young Jake Cobb, out on one last fling before his marriage, is attracted to Stacy.

4. The Doomsday Boys

Air Date: 1962-10-16

5. The Sea Witch

Air Date: 1962-10-23

6. The Great Anatole

Air Date: 1962-10-30

7. The Honorable Albert Higgins

Air Date: 1962-11-06

8. Days of Glory

Air Date: 1962-11-13

9. In Search of a Son

Air Date: 1962-11-20

10. Borderline

Air Date: 1962-11-27

11. Pericles on 31st Street

Air Date: 1962-12-04

12. The Court Martial of Captain Wycliff

Air Date: 1962-12-11

13. Crazy Sunday

Air Date: 1962-12-18

Tyro screenwriter Joel Coles makes a fool of himself at a Hollywood party, and finds out a few hard truths about life in the movie business.

14. The Big Day

Air Date: 1962-12-25

15. Project X

Air Date: 1963-01-08

16. The Losers

Air Date: 1963-01-15

17. Everybody Loves Sweeney

Air Date: 1963-01-22

18. The Rage of Silence

Air Date: 1963-01-29

Carol Lynley plays a deaf woman who teaches at a school for the deaf. Peter Falk also plays a deaf character who is smitten with her, and misinterprets her kindness toward him as affection. Falk is unable to communicate with her and is completely helpless and frustrated by the hearing world. This frustration eventually erupts into an act of violence that shatters everyone's lives.

19. The Judge

Air Date: 1963-02-05

20. Luxury Liner

Air Date: 1963-02-12

21. Apples Don't Fall Far

Air Date: 1963-02-19

22. Tissue of Hate

Air Date: 1963-02-26

23. Thunder In A Forgotten Town

Air Date: 1963-03-05

Ten years as a prisoner of the Chinese Reds hasn't made the folks in John Reardon's home town feel any differently about him - they still remember when he was the town hellion. (Several well known stars made cameo appearances.

24. Colossus

Air Date: 1963-03-12

In 1912, immigrants Eric Tegman and John Michael Reardon purchase some land in California's San Fernando Valley - infuriating native son Dan Corbett, who wanted the property for his ranch.

25. Charlie's Duet

Air Date: 1963-03-19

Night-club owner Charlie Harris is in love with singer Linda Baxter, but that means trouble for her --- gambling king Louis Samson is threatening her life as a way of cutting himself in on Charlie's business.

26. The Third Side of a Coin

Air Date: 1963-03-26

27. Epilogue

Air Date: 1963-04-02

28. The Last of the Big Spenders

Air Date: 1963-04-16

Paul Oakland is uneasily reunited with his long-unseen son, Nick.

29. The Old Man and the City

Air Date: 1963-04-23

30. The Last of the Private Eyes

Air Date: 1963-04-30

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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

1961-09-26

Episodes

60 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Four Stars Productions