O. Henry Playhouse

The O. Henry Playhouse was an early American anthology television series which featured television adaptations of short stories written by 19th-century author O. Henry and primarily set in New York City. The series was both hosted and narrated by Thomas Mitchell, who portrayed the title character, and featured several television and film stars during its run such as DeForest Kelley, Lisa Montell, Otto Kruger, Max Showalter and Ernest Borgnine. The series was syndicated and initially ran from January 23 to May 25, 1957, and its final episode aired on November 19 of that year.

Drama

Seasons

1. The Reformation of Calliope

Air Date: 1957-01-23

2. Man About Town

Air Date: 1957-01-30

3. Sam Plunkett's Promise

Air Date: 1957-02-06

4. Two Renegades

Air Date: 1957-02-13

5. The Marionettes

Air Date: 1957-02-20

6. Fog in Santone

Air Date: 1957-02-27

7. Hearts and Hands

Air Date: 1957-03-06

8. Blackjack Bargainer

Air Date: 1957-03-09

Yancey Gorey redeems himself from a complex financial situation using a rival between the Gorees and Coltranes.

9. The World and the Door

Air Date: 1957-03-13

10. The Guilty Party

Air Date: 1957-03-20

11. A Ramble in Aphisia

Air Date: 1957-03-27

12. Fourth in Salvador

Air Date: 1957-03-30

A Fourth of July celebration in tropical Salvador starts a hot revolution and melts a very valuable piece of ice.

13. After Twenty Years

Air Date: 1957-04-03

14. A Trick of Nature

Air Date: 1957-04-10

15. Sisters of the Golden Circle

Air Date: 1957-04-17

16. Hygeia at the Solito

Air Date: 1957-04-27

17. Only the Horse Would Know

Air Date: 1957-05-04

18. The Atavism of John Tom Little Bear

Air Date: 1957-05-11

19. Miller's Millions

Air Date: 1957-05-18

20. Between Rounds

Air Date: 1957-05-25

A man helps locate and rescue the young neighborhood boy he had been entertaining with his (possibly tall) tales.

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1957-01-23

Episodes

20 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended