The Philco Television Playhouse

tv show

poster for The Philco Television Playhouse

267 total episodes

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8 seasons

First Aired October 03, 1948

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Overview

The Philco Television Playhouse is an American anthology series that was broadcast live on NBC from 1948 to 1955. Produced by Fred Coe, the series was sponsored by Philco. It was one of the most respected dramatic shows of the Golden Age of Television, winning a 1954 Peabody Award and receiving eight Emmy nominations between 1951 and 1956.

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The Bump on Brannigan's Head

Season 2 - Episode 41 - 1h 0m

Air Date

June 11, 1950

Overview

A bonk on the head turns a grouchy hothead into the sweetest man in town. Brannigan runs for mayor of his small town--and wins--with his "love everybody" campaign. He even wins over the crooked newspaper publisher.