Damon Runyon Theater

Damon Runyon Theater is an American television program that presented dramatized versions of Damon Runyon's short stories. Hosted by Donald Woods, the program, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch's Budweiser beer, aired for a total of 39 episodes on CBS from April 1955 through February 1956.

Drama

Seasons

1. Pick The Winner

Air Date: 1955-04-16

TV's attempt to capture the flavor of Runyon's beloved Times Square meets with moderate success as we follow a guy and his doll, through a world centered around the crap table and the race track. This one's got a professor making with the words who's got all the angles—he wins Vivian Blaine and a large stake besides. His method is not recommended for all horseplayers,

2. Dancing Dan's Christmas

Air Date: 1955-04-23

3. All Is Not Gold

Air Date: 1955-04-30

4. The Lacework Kid

Air Date: 1955-05-07

5. Numbers And Figures

Air Date: 1955-05-14

6. Tobias The Terrible

Air Date: 1955-05-21

7. Old Em's Kentucky Home

Air Date: 1955-05-28

8. Lonely Heart

Air Date: 1955-06-04

9. It Comes Up Money

Air Date: 1955-06-11

10. The Big Umbrella

Air Date: 1955-06-18

11. Big Shoulders

Air Date: 1955-06-25

12. Teacher's Pet

Air Date: 1955-07-02

13. The Mink Doll

Air Date: 1955-07-09

14. Bunny On The Beach

Air Date: 1955-07-16

15. The Big Fix

Air Date: 1955-07-23

16. A Light In France

Air Date: 1955-07-30

Shortly before World War 2, two mobsters are forced to flee to France.

17. A Nice Price

Air Date: 1955-08-06

18. Small Town Caper

Air Date: 1955-08-13

19. There's No Forever

Air Date: 1955-08-20

20. Earthquake Morgan

Air Date: 1955-08-27

1. Bred For Battle

Air Date: 1955-10-15

2. Miami Moolah

Air Date: 1955-10-22

3. Situation Wanted

Air Date: 1955-10-29

4. A Star Lights Up

Air Date: 1955-11-05

5. Broadway Dateline

Air Date: 1955-11-12

6. A Job For Macarone

Air Date: 1955-11-26

7. Barbeque

Air Date: 1955-12-03

8. Honorary Degree

Air Date: 1955-12-10

9. Dog About Town

Air Date: 1955-12-17

10. Blonde Mink

Air Date: 1955-12-24

11. Judy The Jinx

Air Date: 1955-12-31

12. The Face Of Johnny Dolliver

Air Date: 1956-01-07

13. Cleo

Air Date: 1956-01-14

14. The Good Luck Kid

Air Date: 1956-01-21

15. The Pee Wees Take Over

Air Date: 1956-01-28

16. The Pigeon Gets Plucked

Air Date: 1956-02-05

17. A Tale of Two Citizens

Air Date: 1956-02-12

18. Hot Oil

Air Date: 1956-02-19

19. Miracle Jones

Air Date: 1956-02-26

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

1955-04-16

Episodes

39 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended