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1. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams, Patricia Hitchcock
Votes: 19,318
2. Father Knows Best (1954–1960)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The popular radio show comes to life in this hit sitcom about a wise family man, Jim Anderson, his common-sense wife Margaret and their children Betty, Bud and Kathy.
Stars: Robert Young, Lauren Chapin, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray
Votes: 2,639
3. Sugarfoot (1957–1961)
60 min | Western
Correspondence-school law graduate Tom Brewster travels west to seek his fortune. Unfortunately, his "cowboy" abilities leave a lot to be desired and earn him the nickname "Sugarfoot", which is one step lower than a "Tenderfoot".
Stars: Will Hutchins, Charles Fredericks, Gil Perkins, Don 'Red' Barry
Votes: 456
4. My Gun Is Quick (1957)
Approved | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Detective Mike Hammer becomes curious when a woman he befriended is murdered.
Directors: Victor Saville, George White | Stars: Robert Bray, Whitney Blake, Donald Randolph, Richard Garland
Votes: 759
5. State Trooper (1956–1959)
30 min | Drama
Rod Blake, a State Trooper is an officer of the Nevada Department of Public Safety. The setting is in the 1950s American West.
Stars: Rod Cameron, Robert Armstrong, Don Haggerty, Paul Stader
Votes: 121
6. Matinee Theatre (1955–1958)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A daily anthology show, featuring original material, as well as adaptations of literary classics.
Stars: John Conte, Peter Hansen, Sarah Churchill, Johnny Crawford
Votes: 132
7. Telephone Time (1956–1958)
30 min | Drama
Anthology series originally featured plays by host, John Nesbitt for season one. Beginning in September 1957, works from other authors were presented as well until series ended in April ... See full summary »
Stars: John Nesbitt, Frank Baxter, Maurice Marsac, Florenz Ames
Votes: 248
8. The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial (1955–1959)
30 min | Crime
An anthology series hosted by and occasionally starring Joseph Cotten. The show often included court trials or individual's personal trials. The show was technically only "On Trial" but was popularly known as The Joseph Cotten Show.
Stars: Joseph Cotten, Robert Middleton, Everett Sloane, Frank Gerstle
Votes: 166
9. The Alan King Show (1961 TV Special)
30 min | Short, Comedy
Pilot for a proposed typical situation comedy with Alan King as a typical family patriarch beset by typical suburban problems
Director: Jules De Benedetto | Stars: Alan King, Denise Lor, Rickey Sloane, Dennis Sturtevant
10.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode:
The Gentleman from America
(1956)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Mystery
Rich American Howard Latimer visits London, and bets 1,000 pounds that he can spend the night in a room that is said to be haunted.
Director: Robert Stevens | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Biff McGuire, Ralph Clanton, John Irving
Votes: 845
11.
The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial (1955–1959)
Episode:
Dog vs. Biddeford
(1957)
30 min | Crime
Director: Herschel Daugherty | Stars: Jan Chaney, Joseph Cotten, L.Q. Jones, Dayton Lummis
12.
The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Secret of Polanta
(1957)
30 min | Crime
A successful young junior partner in a law firm is accused by an Italian village of stealing valuables from townsfolk during military action in World War 2.
Stars: Jay Adler, Jan Chaney, Eduardo Ciannelli, Stanley Clements
13.
The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Trial of Edward Pritchard
(1956)
30 min | Crime
At the turn of the century in Glasgow, Scotland, an eminent physician is charged with poisoning his wife.
Director: Robert Stevenson | Stars: Jan Chaney, Joseph Cotten, Henry Daniell, Terence de Marney
14.
State Trooper (1956–1959)
Episode:
The Last War Party
(1957)
30 min | Drama
A Piute Indian is convicted of cattle-rustling and sentenced to serve a hefty jail sentence in spite of protesting his innocence.
Director: Richard Irving | Stars: Rod Cameron, Robert Armstrong, Michael Landon, Charles Davis
Votes: 12
15.
Sugarfoot (1957–1961)
Episode:
The Strange Land
(1957)
60 min | Western
A bitter old rancher, with a grudge against the world, hires a gunman to avenge himself against those he believed wronged him. Tom tries to convince the old man to get rid of his hired ... See full summary »
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: Will Hutchins, Jan Chaney, Rhodes Reason, Morris Ankrum
Votes: 21
16.
Telephone Time (1956–1958)
Episode:
Fortunatus
(1956)
30 min | Drama
A French immigrant travels to California in search of gold. But his claim doesn't pay off, and he decides the soil holds more promise for wealth in orchards.
Director: Christian Nyby | Stars: John Nesbitt, Leon Askin, Jacques Aubuchon, Jan Chaney
17.
State Trooper (1956–1959)
Episode:
Buck Fever
(1957)
30 min | Drama
Blake investigates the connection between a hunting accident and buried treasure.
Director: Herschel Daugherty | Stars: Rod Cameron, Michael Landon, Jan Chaney, Hugh Sanders
Votes: 14
18.
Father Knows Best (1954–1960)
Episode:
Man with a Plan
(1958)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Bud is thinking of joining the army after he is out of school in two years. Margaret starts treating him with exceptional kindness because she will lose her son.
Director: Peter Tewksbury | Stars: Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray
Votes: 32
19.
Matinee Theatre (1955–1958)
Episode:
The Glass Hill
(1957)
Drama, Horror, Mystery
A brooding widower succumbs to the mysterious attraction of his only friend's supposedly insane niece.
Stars: John Conte, Jan Chaney, Murray Hamilton, Les Tremayne