The Last Time I Saw Archie (1961)

Beginning of the End (1957)

Summary: Enterprising journalist Audrey Ames (Peggie Castle) is determined to get the scoop on enormous grasshoppers that were accidentally created at the Illinois State experimental farm, and she endeavors to save Chicago despite a milita...

Release Date: June 28, 1957

Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi

Director: Bert I. Gordon

Writers: Fred Freiberger

, Lester Gorn

Runtime: 1 h 16 min

MPAA: Approved

Production: AB-PT Pictures Corp.

Distributor: Republic Pictures (I), Sinister Cinema, Rhino Home Video, Image Entertainment, Shout! Factory

Country: United States

Language: English

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956)

Summary: Extraterrestrials traveling in high-tech flying saucers contact a scientist as part of a plan to enslave the inhabitants of Earth.

Release Date: August 17, 1956

Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Director: Fred F. Sears

Writers: Bernard Gordon

, George Worthing Yates

, Curt Siodmak

Runtime: 1 h 23 min

MPAA: Approved

Production: Sam Katzman Productions

Distributor: RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video, Columbia TriStar Home Video, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, YouTube, Image Entertainment

Countries: United States, France, United Kingdom, Soviet Union

Language: English

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Summary: Stories of terror, horror and suspense presented by Alfred Hitchcock.

Release Date: October 02, 1955

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Crime

Runtime: 0 h 25 min

MPAA: TV-14

Production: Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions, Shamley Productions, Revue Studios

Country: United States

Language: English

The Millionaire (1955)

Summary: In this hit 1950s TV series, a millionaire indulges himself giving away $1 million apiece to persons he has never met.

Release Date: January 19, 1955

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 0 h 30 min

Production: CBS Television Network, Don Fedderson Productions, Revue Studios

Country: United States

Language: English

The Restless Gun (1957)

Summary: The adventures of Vint Bonner, a cowboy in the post Civil War era.

Release Date: September 23, 1957

Genre: Western

Runtime: 0 h 30 min

MPAA: TV-PG

Production: Revue Studios, Window Glen Productions

Country: United States

Language: English

Lassie (1954)

Summary: The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie.

Release Date: September 12, 1954

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family

Runtime: 0 h 30 min

MPAA: TV-G

Production: Lassie Television, Robert Maxwell Associates, Television Programs of America (TPA)

Country: United States

Language: English

Leave It to Beaver (1957)

Summary: The misadventures of a suburban boy, family and friends.

Release Date: April 23, 1957

Genres: Comedy, Family

Runtime: 0 h 30 min

MPAA: TV-G

Production: Gomalco Productions, Kayro-Vue Productions, Revue Studios

Country: United States

Language: English

Wagon Train (1957)

Summary: Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts, and Rocky Mountains.

Release Date: September 18, 1957

Genre: Western

Runtime: 1 h 15 min

MPAA: TV-PG

Country: United States

Language: English

Yancy Derringer (1958)

Summary: An adventurer, gambler, and widely respected southern gentleman is recruited to work as a secret agent, at no pay, in post-Civil War New Orleans, helped by his companion, a silent Pawnee Native American.

Release Date: October 02, 1958

Genres: Action, Adventure, Western

Runtime: 0 h 30 min

Production: Derringer Productions, Desilu Studios, Official Films

Country: United States

Language: English

Highway Patrol (1955)

Summary: Powerful patrol cars, fast motorcycles, and superheterodyne two-way radios combine to fight crime on the rural highways of America's wide open spaces.

Genres: Action, Drama, Crime

Runtime: 0 h 30 min

MPAA: TV-PG

Production: ZIV Television Programs

Country: United States

Language: English

TV Series budget: $ 20,000

The Loretta Young Show (1953)

Summary: A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the series, she played the lead in various episodes.

Release Date: September 20, 1953

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 0 h 30 min

Production: Lewislor Productions, Toreto Enterprises

Country: United States

Language: English

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)

Summary: Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in cl...

Release Date: October 05, 1951

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Runtime: 0 h 30 min

Production: Meridian Productions, Revue Studios

Country: United States

Language: English

Dragnet (1951)

Summary: Follows Sergeant Joe Friday of the Los Angels Police Department (LAPD) and his various partners as they methodically investigate a different verity of crimes in Los Angeles, California.

Release Date: December 16, 1951

Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery

Runtime: 0 h 30 min

MPAA: TV-14

Production: Mark VII Ltd.

Country: United States

Language: English

Perry Mason (1957)

Summary: The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.

Release Date: September 21, 1957

Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery

Runtime: 1 h 00 min

MPAA: TV-PG

Production: CBS Television Network, Paisano Productions, TCF Television Productions

Country: United States

Language: English

Rawhide (1959)

Summary: Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive. He is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way.

Release Date: January 09, 1959

Genre: Western

Runtime: 0 h 50 min

MPAA: TV-PG

Production: CBS Television Network

Country: United States

Language: English