Wed, Nov 10, 1954
A man has become bored and restless after 25 years doing the same job every day. His son shares with him what he's learned about the meaning of life from the writings of Arthur Schopenhaur. This leads the man to quit his job and do things he's always wanted to do. This causes great disruption to his sedate middle-class family life.
Wed, Dec 29, 1954
A young couple, in the United States on expiring work permits, are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first child. They do not want to leave the country, hoping their child will be born in the US. Facing the possibility of deportation, the two hide out in small towns around the country until their baby is born.
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Wed, Jan 12, 1955
Fred Staples is the newest executive in a large firm. He strikes up a friendship with Andy Sloane, the Vice President to whom he nominally reports. Staples is good at his job and the company's hard-nosed president, Walter Ramsey, is pleased with his choice. Staples has a crisis of conscience when Ramsey tells him that he's been recruited to replace Sloane, someone who has devoted his entire life to the company at the expense of his family. Sloane knows what Ramsey is up to but digs in his heels and refuses to quit. Tragedy ensues forcing Staples to make a choice.
Wed, Jan 19, 1955
A mentally handicapped 20-year-old is convicted of murdering a policeman and sentenced to hang. While awaiting his fate on the gallows, a caring guard teaches him how to read and write. Suddenly, a whole new world has opened up to him, even though his remaining time on Earth is brief.
Wed, Jan 26, 1955
A small town eccentric inherits a fortune and promptly enjoys his second childhood. He liberally spends cash on sodas, gum, and tickets to baseball games. His nephew, a lawyer, is horrified by his behavior, especially since he wants to get his hands on the money before it's all gone.
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Wed, Feb 9, 1955
Fred Staples is the newest executive in a large firm. He strikes up a friendship with Andy Sloane, the Vice President to whom he nominally reports. Staples is good at his job and the company's hard-nosed president, Walter Ramsey, is pleased with his choice. Staples has a crisis of conscience when Ramsey tells him that he's been recruited to replace Sloane, someone who has devoted his entire life to the company at the expense of his family. Sloane knows what Ramsey is up to but digs in his heels and refuses to quit. Tragedy ensues forcing Staples to make a choice.
Wed, Aug 31, 1955
John Green, a young delinquent fearing he is suspected of murder, takes refuge in the home of John Graham, a cynical, atheistic drunk. Graham, with the help of the theological student Glen Polk, his wife, and mother-in-law, create a new identity for John Green as Johnny Graham. In the mental chess game of trying to evade the law, Johnny is helped by John Graham, who confesses to the crime in order to save the young man's life. Graham's good deed is rewarded when Lt. Finney reveals that the murderer has been found.