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The Philco Television Playhouse — Season 5
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
0160mThe Thin AirA young girl's disappearance on the night of her engagement party leads investigators and her fiancee on a long perplexing case that ends in a London pub 24 years later.Sep 21, 1952Sep 21, 195260m0260mThe Black SheepA reformed playboy has quite a time explaining his escapades to the mother of the girl he decides to marry.Oct 5, 1952Oct 5, 195260m0360mUncertain HeritageThe story of a young man struggling against his father's domination after his father has been dead for several years.Oct 19, 1952Oct 19, 195260m0460mThe Winter of the DogThis plot revolves around American troops stationed in China after WWII.Nov 2, 1952Nov 2, 195260m0560mParole ChiefThe case histories of several parolees and events that shaped the career of the parole director is told.Nov 16, 1952Nov 16, 195260m0660mThe GiftA child has been given an exceptional gift by her fairy godmother, the gift of finding lost articlesNov 30, 1952Nov 30, 195260m0760mTempest of Tick CreekThe story of two brothers and a missing uncle who returns suddenly bringing with him a chest which the brothers assume contains gold. The brothers want their share but so does the uncle's jilted bride and son.Dec 14, 1952Dec 14, 195260m0860mMagic MorningA woman seeks success in her marriage as she had gained in her career.Dec 28, 1952Dec 28, 195260m0960mDouble JeopardyA jury finds a woman not guilty of the murder of her husband, but some still believe her to be guilty of the crime.Jan 4, 1953Jan 4, 195360m1060mPride's WayThe story from incidents in the life of Benedict Arnold and how Arnold's family suffers by his traitorous acts against his country.Jan 11, 1953Jan 11, 195360m1160mTwo for OneJan 18, 1953Jan 18, 195360m1260mElegyA young writer hears that his friend has died so he writes an "Elegy - A Tribute to Larry" that brings him fame and fortune. A year later his friend turns up very much alive and with plans for blackmail.Jan 25, 1953Jan 25, 195360m1360mThe Reluctant CitizenA 67-year-old refugee deals with his fears and conflicted feelings as he's about to become an American citizen.Feb 8, 1953Feb 8, 195360m1460mMr. Pettengill HereA dancer becomes so eager for success that her ambition nearly ruins her career.Feb 15, 1953Feb 15, 195360m1560mWings on My FeetDANCE- DANCE- DANCE- The struggle is real for this young dancer.Feb 22, 1953Feb 22, 195360m1660mThe Trip to BountifulCarrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940's Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish -- just once before she dies -- is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she still refers to as "home." The trouble is her son, Ludie, is too concerned for her health to allow her to travel alone and her petty daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae, insists they don't have money to squander on bus tickets. This prompts "escape" attempts each month which coincide with the arrival of Mrs. ...Mar 1, 1953Mar 1, 195360m1760mThe GestureMisaligned plot twists for this lost episode.Mar 15, 1953Mar 15, 195360m1860mThe Velvet MittenA man becomes entangled with a flighty woman during a convention.Mar 22, 1953Mar 22, 195360m1960mA Young Lady of PropertyWilma a 15-year-old girl has dreams of becoming a movie star but after her mother's death she is sent to live with her aunt, her father is too weak and unreliable. She wishes to be back at her home with her father.Apr 5, 1953Apr 5, 195360m2060mThe RecluseClassic definition of a recluse when an older man withdraws from the world to live in seclusion and often in solitude. Withdrawn from the world; due to heavy trauma in his life.Apr 19, 1953Apr 19, 195360m2160mPrinter's MeasureAn old typesetter in a printing works fears the new machinery which will make him redundant - and perhaps render his whole working life pointless.Apr 26, 1953Apr 26, 195360m2260mA Little Something in ReserveMay 10, 1953May 10, 195360m2360mMartyMarty Pilletti is a 36 year-old butcher who lives with his mother. His brothers and sisters are all married and his dear mother - along with several other of her friends - is always asking him why he doesn't find a nice girl and get married. The truth is Marty is lonely and would like nothing better. He has very low self-esteem however and admits to his mother that he's ugly and no one wants him. He's tired of going to the Saturday night dance with his buddies and then going home more depressed than he was when the evening started. At one of those dances he meets ...May 24, 1953May 24, 195360m2460mThe Way of an EagleThe story of John J. Audobon and his wife Lucy.Jun 7, 1953Jun 7, 195360m2560mBaby and MeIn a family of eccentrics the five year old daughter stands out for her diva like behavior. Her mother, a retired actress, and her happy go lucky father accept her behavior while her older brother cares only about scouting.Jun 14, 1953Jun 14, 195360m2660mExpectant RelationsThe struggle of a middle-aged woman who tries to win an inheritance from a rich uncle.Jun 21, 1953Jun 21, 195360m27
60mThe House in AthensThree people are thrown together by the death of a man.Jul 5, 19537.3Jul 5, 195360m7.32860mThe Big DealJul 19, 1953Jul 19, 195360m2960mThe CipherAug 2, 1953Aug 2, 195360m3060mErnie Barger is 50Ernie Barger has a startling revelation when he turns 50. The discovery that he is no longer needed by anyone sends him over the edge.Aug 9, 1953Aug 9, 195360m3160mThe RainmakerLizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain! Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secret yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck ... profession: Rainmaker!Aug 16, 1953Aug 16, 195360m3260mOthelloOthello, the Moor of Venice, is manipulated into believing his loving wife an adulteress.Sep 6, 1953Sep 6, 195360m3360mHoliday SongA cantor's faith is renewed.Sep 20, 1953Sep 20, 195360m
