Wed, Sep 26, 1956
Al Kendall has climbed from delivery boy to ownership of a dress manufacturing plant. Now facing bankruptcy, he hires an arsonist to burn the plant down so he can collect the insurance. When the building goes up in flames, a man is unexpectedly killed, leaving Kendall facing a murder charge.
Wed, Oct 3, 1956
In this somewhat unvarnished look at the life of baseball phenomenon Mickey Mantle, he's shown to be a sullen and uncommunicative young man during his early years in the big leagues. Using documentary films and re-enactments, his life is traced from childhood through his appearance in the 1956 World Series.
Wed, Dec 12, 1956
While being held as prisoners during the Korean War, one man betrayed several of his fellow soldiers to get better treatment from the Communists. Following the war, the traitor who's been dubbed "Teddy Bear" by the other prisoners opens a road-side diner. One day, an intense, limping man comes into the diner. He's a former prisoner whose best friend was killed because of Teddy Bear's actions. He has come to avenge his friend's death.
Wed, Jan 23, 1957
A hardened mountain man is lying wounded in a cave after killing the last member of the family with whom he's been feuding. A lovely young mute woman comes by and nurses the grizzled outdoorsman back to health. After his recovery, he comes down from the hills to win her over, showing surprising tenderness for a man with his history.
Top-rated
Wed, Jan 30, 1957
A young country boy with a guitar skyrockets to the top as a rock 'n roll idol. With his religious background, he finds himself constantly at odds with his sleazy manager. This is especially evident at the funeral of the singer's grandmother. A hymn that he's supposed to sing turns into a rock'n tune.
Wed, Mar 13, 1957
On a foggy night in the Atlantic Ocean, two passenger ships collide. In the rescue, one life is lost. During the Coast Guard investigation which follows, it turns out that Captain Sorrenson of the S.S. Wingate served under Captain Trawley of the S.S. Red Star for many years. There also appears to be some personal conflict between the two men.
Wed, Jul 10, 1957
An attorney awaiting a judgeship learns that his delinquent brother has murdered a man in London's Soho district. Fearing the bad publicity will disrupt his appointment, the lawyer does his best to cover up the crime. When a derelict is conveniently named as the prime suspect and sentenced to hang, the murderous brother remains silent.
Wed, Aug 7, 1957
A hillbilly couple find themselves the center of national attention when the mother gives birth to sextuplets. The husband protects his wife and six boys from sightseers and reporters with his shotgun. Thanks to all the media attention, the mother's brother becomes a popular TV personality.
Wed, Aug 21, 1957
Four dangerous desperadoes are heading into a peaceful Western town. The young sheriff gets no support from the merchants who fear a shoot-out will ruin the town's reputation or the locals who are simply afraid. He's left with just his gun and sense of duty to take on the deadly quartet.