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Playhouse 90: Season 2

40 episodes · premiered Sep 12, 1957

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  1. Episode 1: The Death of Manolete Sep 12, 1957 · 1h 30m The last hours in the life of Spain's most celebrated matador.
  2. Episode 2: The Dark Side of the Earth Sep 19, 1957 · 1h 30m A drama set in 1956, during the unsuccessful Hungarian uprising against the Russians
  3. Episode 3: Topaze Sep 26, 1957 · 1h 30m A mild-mannered schoolteacher gradually abandons all his principles - and finds the success which has always hitherto eluded him.
  4. Episode 4: A Sound of Different Drummers Oct 3, 1957 · 1h 30m In a dystopian society, reading is forbidden.
  5. Episode 5: The Playroom Oct 10, 1957 · 1h 30m When a mother wins an award, she finds out a few things about her three grown-up children.
  6. Episode 6: Around the World in 90 Minutes Oct 17, 1957 · 1h 30m October 17, 1957, the CBS Television Network diverted from its typical format of live dramatic presentations for "Playhouse 90" to cover Michael Todd's gigantic party commemorating the…
  7. Episode 7: The Mystery of Thirteen Oct 24, 1957 · 1h 30m The story of William Palmer, one of the most notorious poisoners in Victorian England - or was he?
  8. Episode 8: The Edge of Innocence Oct 31, 1957 · 1h 30m A lawyer's new brother-in-law disapproves of his specialty of defending murderers. But when he finds himself accused of murder, he asks for his help.
  9. Episode 9: The Clouded Image Nov 7, 1957 · 1h 30m
  10. Episode 10: The Jet-Propelled Couch Nov 14, 1957 · 1h 30m Based on a case history in psychologist Dr. Robert Linder's book "The 50-Minute Hour." Unbeknownst to his friends and colleagues, the outwardly sane and secure atomic physicist Dr. Kirk…
  11. Episode 11: The Troublemakers Nov 21, 1957 · 1h 30m
  12. Episode 12: Panic Button Nov 28, 1957 · 1h 30m A Civil Aeronautics Board investigation determines that the reason a plane crashed, killing all aboard except one of the pilots, is that either the dead pilot or the survivor became…
  13. Episode 13: Galvanized Yankee Dec 5, 1957 · 1h 30m In a Northern prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War, a crippled Yankee commander has a rebellious Rebel executed. The dead man's brother, also a prisoner, vows vengeance. He volunteers…
  14. Episode 14: The Thundering Wave Dec 12, 1957 · 1h 30m Middle-aged actress Victoria Maxwell comes to terms with her destructive lifestyle as she struggles with the lead role in a Broadway-bound play. Matters are complicated by the fact that…
  15. Episode 15: For I Have Loved Strangers Dec 19, 1957 · 1h 30m
  16. Episode 16: The Lone Woman Dec 26, 1957 · 1h 30m
  17. Episode 17: Reunion Jan 2, 1958 · 1h 30m A reunion party for old army buddies turns inexorably into something darker and more sinister.
  18. Episode 18: The Last Man Jan 9, 1958 · 1h 30m
  19. Episode 19: The 80 Yard Run Jan 16, 1958 · 1h 30m Long ago, Christian made a run of 80 yards to make the winning touchdown in a football game. It was the greatest moment of his life. Or was it the beginning of his decline?
  20. Episode 20: Before I Die Jan 23, 1958 · 1h 30m An innocent man, doomed to die for the murder of a cop that he didn't commit, is rushed from prison to the county hospital for an emergency operation. The surgeon becomes convinced of the…
  21. Episode 21: The Gentleman from Seventh Avenue Jan 30, 1958 · 1h 30m Mr. Golden wonders if he has wasted his life; but the news that he is to become a grandfather cheers him.
  22. Episode 22: The Violent Heart Feb 6, 1958 · 1h 30m Photographer Paul is invited to a French estate to take pictures but a romance develops with the lady of the house. A sudden death creates a suspicion of murder.
  23. Episode 23: No Time at All Feb 13, 1958 · 1h 30m An airliner flying nonstop at night from Miami to New York fails to check in, then disappears from radar. We see how its disappearance affects people on the ground. The Episode was…
  24. Episode 24: Point of No Return Feb 20, 1958 · 1h 30m Waiting to find out if he's obtained a valuable promotion, a banker returns to the small town he grew up in.
  25. Episode 25: Portrait of a Murderer Feb 27, 1958 · 1h 30m Based on a true story, Donald Bashor robs and bludgeons two women to their deaths. While committing the crimes he maintains a normal existence with his girlfriend Florry.
  26. Episode 26: The Last Clear Chance Mar 6, 1958 · 1h 30m A veteran lawyer must defend his own son when the latter is threatened with disbarment.
  27. Episode 27: The Male Animal Mar 13, 1958 · 1h 30m The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being suspected communists. Trustee Ed Keller has also threatened mild mannered English Professor…
  28. Episode 28: The Right Hand Man Mar 20, 1958 · 1h 30m The story of a struggle for control of a Hollywood talent agency.
  29. Episode 29: Turn Left at Mount Everest Apr 3, 1958 · 1h 30m
  30. Episode 30: The Dungeon Apr 17, 1958 · 1h 30m
  31. Episode 31: Verdict of Three Apr 24, 1958 · 1h 30m A murder trial is followed through different jurors and their reactions.
  32. Episode 32: Rumors of Evening May 1, 1958 · 1h 30m
  33. Episode 33: Not the Glory May 8, 1958 · 1h 30m
  34. Episode 34: Nightmare at Ground Zero May 15, 1958 · 1h 30m After the first atom bomb test, scientists realize the bomb was more powerful than they expected - which may have terrible results.
  35. Episode 35: Bomber's Moon May 22, 1958 · 1h 30m A hard-hearted Colonel loses many men in his group's bombing missions over World War II Germany, but keeps on going and won't tolerate a young lieutenant losing his nerve under the strain…
  36. Episode 36: Natchez May 29, 1958 · 1h 30m A Civil War veteran returns home to find his father has become a social pariah.
  37. Episode 37: The Innocent Sleep Jun 5, 1958 · 1h 30m When a rich man marries a much younger wife and his ailing health gets rather worse, the housekeeper suspects a murder attempt is looming.
  38. Episode 38: A Town Has Turned to Dust Jun 19, 1958 · 1h 30m A weakling sheriff is unable to prevent a lynching. Can he redeem himself by preventing a second one?
  39. Episode 39: The Great Gatsby Jun 26, 1958 · 1h 30m A Midwesterner becomes fascinated with his wealthy neighbor, who obsesses over his lost love.
  40. Episode 40: Bitter Heritage Aug 7, 1958 · 1h 30m The James boys, being framed for a bank heist, are saved by the banker's daughter.