The Dick Powell Show (1961) is a drama, comedy, talk web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Dick Powell Show online in HD.
The Dick Powell Show — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Dick Powell
The Dick Powell Show — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1961-09-26 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 60 |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy, Talk |
| Language | English |
| Network | NBC |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 5.7/10 (7 votes) |
The Dick Powell Show — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Who Killed Julie Greer? (1961-09-26) — 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
- E2: Ricochet (1961-10-03)
- E3: Killer In The House (1961-10-10) — Escaped convict Sid Williams shows up at the home of his brother Paul.
- E4: John J. Diggs (1961-10-17)
- E5: Doyle Against The House (1961-10-24) — 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
- E6: Out Of The Night (1961-10-31) — American flier Collin Shatner's plane is hit during a bombing mission near the end of World War 2.
- E7: Somebody's Waiting (1961-11-07)
- E8: The Geetas Box (1961-11-14)
- E9: Goodbye Hannah (1961-11-21)
- E10: Up Jumped The Devil (1961-11-28) — 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.
- E11: Three Soldiers (1961-12-05) — In Southeast Asia, two professional soldiers reflect on their encounters with their sergeant, a tough infantryman captured by the enemy.
- E12: A Swiss Affair (1961-12-12)
- E13: The Fifth Caller (1961-12-19)
- E14: Open Season (1961-12-26) — A crooked politician doesn't want his wife to get a Mexican divorce, because then she can testify against him.
- E15: Death In A Village (1962-01-02)
- E16: A Time To Die (1962-01-09) — 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.
- E17: The Price of Tomatoes (1962-01-16) — Story of a Greek tomato delivery truck driver whose schedule is interrupted when he picks up a pregnant hitchhiker.
- E18: Obituary For Mr. X (1962-01-23) — 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.
- E19: Squadron (1962-01-30)
- E20: The Prison (1962-02-06)
- E21: Seeds of April (1962-02-13) — Attorney Robert Thatcher tells the police that he was seeing the murder victim while his wife was in a mental hospital.
- E22: The Legend (1962-02-20) — An alcoholic newspaperman uses a partially blind ex-prizefighter to expose a boxing-racket boss.
- E23: The Hook (1962-03-06) — When underworld boss MacThane is released from prison, the California stakes turn even higher.
- E24: View from the Eiffel Tower (1962-03-13) — 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 c
- E25: 330 Independence SW (1962-03-20)
- E26: The Clocks (1962-03-27)
- E27: Safari (1962-04-03) — When World War I breaks out, a strange couple seeks to escape from German East Africa.
- E28: The Boston Terrier (1962-04-10)
- E29: No Strings Attached (1962-04-24)
- E30: Savage Sunday (1962-05-01)
Season 2
- E1: Special Assignment (1962-09-25)
- E2: Tomorrow the Man (1962-10-02)
- E3: Run Till It's Dark (1962-10-09) — Stacy Palmer is on the run and tries to lose herself in a crowd at a Las Vegas casino. Young Jake Cobb, out on one last fling before his marriage, is attracted to Stacy.
- E4: The Doomsday Boys (1962-10-16)
- E5: The Sea Witch (1962-10-23)
- E6: The Great Anatole (1962-10-30)
- E7: The Honorable Albert Higgins (1962-11-06)
- E8: Days of Glory (1962-11-13)
- E9: In Search of a Son (1962-11-20)
- E10: Borderline (1962-11-27)
- E11: Pericles on 31st Street (1962-12-04)
- E12: The Court Martial of Captain Wycliff (1962-12-11)
- E13: Crazy Sunday (1962-12-18) — Tyro screenwriter Joel Coles makes a fool of himself at a Hollywood party, and finds out a few hard truths about life in the movie business.
- E14: The Big Day (1962-12-25)
- E15: Project X (1963-01-08)
- E16: The Losers (1963-01-15)
- E17: Everybody Loves Sweeney (1963-01-22)
- E18: The Rage of Silence (1963-01-29) — Carol Lynley plays a deaf woman who teaches at a school for the deaf. Peter Falk also plays a deaf character who is smitten with her, and misinterprets her kindness toward him as a
- E19: The Judge (1963-02-05)
- E20: Luxury Liner (1963-02-12)
- E21: Apples Don't Fall Far (1963-02-19)
- E22: Tissue of Hate (1963-02-26)
- E23: Thunder In A Forgotten Town (1963-03-05) — Ten years as a prisoner of the Chinese Reds hasn't made the folks in John Reardon's home town feel any differently about him – they still remember when he was the town hellion. (Se
- E24: Colossus (1963-03-12) — In 1912, immigrants Eric Tegman and John Michael Reardon purchase some land in California's San Fernando Valley – infuriating native son Dan Corbett, who wanted the property for hi
- E25: Charlie's Duet (1963-03-19) — Night-club owner Charlie Harris is in love with singer Linda Baxter, but that means trouble for her — gambling king Louis Samson is threatening her life as a way of cutting himse
- E26: The Third Side of a Coin (1963-03-26)
- E27: Epilogue (1963-04-02)
- E28: The Last of the Big Spenders (1963-04-16) — Paul Oakland is uneasily reunited with his long-unseen son, Nick.
- E29: The Old Man and the City (1963-04-23)
- E30: The Last of the Private Eyes (1963-04-30)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Dick Powell Show have? 2 season(s) with 60 episodes.
Where can I watch The Dick Powell Show? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
