Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.5/10
Alcoa Theatre
Overview
Alcoa Theatre is a half-hour American anthology series telecast on NBC at 9:30 pm on alternate Monday nights from October 7, 1957 to September 16, 1960. The program also aired under the title Turn of Fate, with the stories depicting the difficulties faced by individuals who are suddenly thrust into unexpected and perilous dangers. Alcoa Theatre was syndicated together with Goodyear Theatre as Award Theatre. In 1955, The Alcoa Hour premiered in a one-hour format aired on Sunday nights, but it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled Alcoa Theatre, and moved to Monday evening in 1957. The show employed an alternating rotating company of actors: David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell, Jack Lemmon and Charles Boyer. Each appeared in dramatic and light comedic roles through the first season.
This production, originally released in 1957, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.5 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Seasons
Season 1
39 Episodes • Aired 1957-09-30
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
34 Episodes • Aired 1958-10-13
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
36 Episodes • Aired 1959-09-14
No season overview provided for this season.