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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.

First Aired

1961-09-26
Last Aired

1963-04-30
Creator
Genre

Drama, Comedy, Talk
Seasons

2
Episodes

60
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

NBC

Keywords:

anthology

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Season 1

Season 2

1. Who Killed Julie Greer?

Aspiring actress Julie Greer is talking to someone on the phone when there is a knock at the door. She...More

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.Less

60mins 1961-09-26

2. Ricochet

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60mins 1961-10-03

3. Killer In The House

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

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

60mins 1961-10-10

4. John J. Diggs

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60mins 1961-10-17

5. Doyle Against The House

Blackjack dealer Eddie Doyle is good at his job, but his salary is a pittance compared to the sums tha...More

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.Less

60mins 1961-10-24

6. Out Of The Night

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

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

60mins 1961-10-31

7. Somebody's Waiting

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60mins 1961-11-07

8. The Geetas Box

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60mins 1961-11-14

9. Goodbye Hannah

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60mins 1961-11-21

10. Up Jumped The Devil

Toy tycoon Chandler Hanford decides that Jack Farmer, the firm's fair-haired boy, is just the person t...More

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.Less

60mins 1961-11-28

11. Three Soldiers

In Southeast Asia, two professional soldiers reflect on their encounters with their sergeant, a tough ...More

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

60mins 1961-12-05

12. A Swiss Affair

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60mins 1961-12-12

13. The Fifth Caller

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60mins 1961-12-19

14. Open Season

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

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

60mins 1961-12-26

15. Death In A Village

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60mins 1962-01-02

16. A Time To Die

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

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.Less

60mins 1962-01-09

17. The Price of Tomatoes

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

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

60mins 1962-01-16

18. Obituary For Mr. X

Police chief Harry Sellers warns Officer Obie Roberts to break off his ""secret"" romance with Carol M...More

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.Less

60mins 1962-01-23

19. Squadron

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60mins 1962-01-30

20. The Prison

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60mins 1962-02-06

21. Seeds of April

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

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

60mins 1962-02-13

22. The Legend

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

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

60mins 1962-02-20

23. The Hook

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

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

60mins 1962-03-06

24. View from the Eiffel Tower

Inspector Boulanger of the Paris police is keeping a careful eye on the activities of Vincent Powers a...More

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.Less