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Center Stage is an American television anthology series that aired in 1954 on the American Broadcasting Company as a summer replacement for The Motorola Television Hour. It aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on alternate weeks from June 1, 1954 to September 21, 1954, swapping airings with the U.S. Steel Hour. The series was produced by Herbert Brodkin. There were nine episodes, one of which was written by Rod Serling. Among its stars were Walter Matthau, Charles Coburn, Lee Marvin, and Vivian Blaine.
Original Release
06/01/1954
US Release
06/01/1954
Cast
Name | Character |
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Lee Marvin | Zach Toombs |
Paul Stevens | Doug |
Luther Adler | Jubal Banks |
Joan Lorring | Terry Clayborn |
Robert Barrat | Ralph Brennan |
Howard St. John | Matthew Clayborn |
Pat Harrington Sr. | (as Pat Harrington) |
John McQuade | Ralph |
John Shellie | Clayton Beard |
# | Title | Air Date |
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1 | Chivalry at Howling Creek | Tuesday, 01 June 1954 |
2 | Grandfather Takes Off | Tuesday, 15 June 1954 |
3 | The Human Touch | Tuesday, 29 June 1954 |
4 | Golden Anniversary | Tuesday, 13 July 1954 |
5 | Lucky Louie | Tuesday, 27 July 1954 |
6 | The Desdemona Murder Case | Tuesday, 10 August 1954 |
7 | The Worthy Opponent | Tuesday, 24 August 1954 |
8 | The Day Before Atlanta | Tuesday, 07 September 1954 |
9 | Heart of a Clown | Tuesday, 21 September 1954 |
Writers
John Gay, Rod Serling, Alvin Sapinsley, Ellen M. Violett, Joseph Cochran, Joseph Schull, Jack Kelsey, Lee Oscar Bloomgarden, Arkady Leokum
Cast
Name | Character |
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Lee Marvin | Zach Toombs |
Paul Stevens | Doug |
Luther Adler | Jubal Banks |
Joan Lorring | Terry Clayborn |
Robert Barrat | Ralph Brennan |
Howard St. John | Matthew Clayborn |
Pat Harrington Sr. | (as Pat Harrington) |
John McQuade | Ralph |
John Shellie | Clayton Beard |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Herbert Brodkin | Executive Producer |