Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.8/10
DuPont Show of the Month
Overview
DuPont Show of the Month is an acclaimed 90-minute television anthology series that aired monthly on CBS from 1957 to 1961. The DuPont Company also sponsored a weekly half-hour anthology drama series hosted by June Allyson, The DuPont Show with June Allyson. During the Golden Age of Television, DuPont Show of the Month was one of numerous anthology series telecast between 1949 and 1962. Superficially, it resembled Playhouse 90 and other anthologies, but DuPont Show of the Month focused less on contemporary dramas and more on adaptations of literary classics, including Oliver Twist, The Prince and the Pauper, Billy Budd, The Prisoner of Zenda, A Tale of Two Cities and The Count of Monte Cristo.
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, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Seasons
Season 1
10 Episodes • Aired 1957-09-29
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
9 Episodes • Aired 1958-09-22
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
8 Episodes • Aired 1959-09-28
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
7 Episodes • Aired 1960-09-30
No season overview provided for this season.