The Philco Television PlayhouseSeason 51952 · 33 episodesEpisodes1The Thin AirA young girl's disappearance on the night of her engagement party leads investigators and her fiancee on a long perplexing case that ends in a London pub 24 years later.2The Black SheepA reformed playboy has quite a time explaining his escapades to the mother of the girl he decides to marry.3Uncertain HeritageThe story of a young man struggling against his father's domination after his father has been dead for several years.4The Winter of the DogThis plot revolves around American troops stationed in China after WWII.5Parole ChiefThe case histories of several parolees and events that shaped the career of the parole director is told.6The GiftA child has been given an exceptional gift by her fairy godmother, the gift of finding lost articles7Tempest of Tick CreekThe story of two brothers and a missing uncle who returns suddenly bringing with him a chest which the brothers assume contains gold. The brothers want their share but so does the uncle's jilted bride and son.8Magic MorningA woman seeks success in her marriage as she had gained in her career.9Double JeopardyA jury finds a woman not guilty of the murder of her husband, but some still believe her to be guilty of the crime.10Pride's WayThe story from incidents in the life of Benedict Arnold and how Arnold's family suffers by his traitorous acts against his country.11Two for One12ElegyA young writer hears that his friend has died so he writes an "Elegy - A Tribute to Larry" that brings him fame and fortune. A year later his friend turns up very much alive and with plans for blackmail.13The Reluctant CitizenA 67-year-old refugee deals with his fears and conflicted feelings as he's about to become an American citizen.14Mr. Pettengill HereA dancer becomes so eager for success that her ambition nearly ruins her career.15Wings on My FeetDANCE- DANCE- DANCE- The struggle is real for this young dancer.16The Trip to BountifulCarrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940's Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish -- just once before she dies -- is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she still refers to as "home." The trouble is her son, Ludie, is too concerned for her health to allow her to travel alone and her petty daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae, insists they don't have money to squander on bus tickets. This prompts "escape" attempts each month which coincide with the arrival of Mrs. ...17The GestureMisaligned plot twists for this lost episode.18The Velvet MittenA man becomes entangled with a flighty woman during a convention.19A Young Lady of PropertyWilma a 15-year-old girl has dreams of becoming a movie star but after her mother's death she is sent to live with her aunt, her father is too weak and unreliable. She wishes to be back at her home with her father.20The RecluseClassic definition of a recluse when an older man withdraws from the world to live in seclusion and often in solitude. Withdrawn from the world; due to heavy trauma in his life.21Printer's MeasureAn old typesetter in a printing works fears the new machinery which will make him redundant - and perhaps render his whole working life pointless.22A Little Something in Reserve23MartyMarty Pilletti is a 36 year-old butcher who lives with his mother. His brothers and sisters are all married and his dear mother - along with several other of her friends - is always asking him why he doesn't find a nice girl and get married. The truth is Marty is lonely and would like nothing better. He has very low self-esteem however and admits to his mother that he's ugly and no one wants him. He's tired of going to the Saturday night dance with his buddies and then going home more depressed than he was when the evening started. At one of those dances he meets ...24The Way of an EagleThe story of John J. Audobon and his wife Lucy.25Baby and MeIn a family of eccentrics the five year old daughter stands out for her diva like behavior. Her mother, a retired actress, and her happy go lucky father accept her behavior while her older brother cares only about scouting.26Expectant RelationsThe struggle of a middle-aged woman who tries to win an inheritance from a rich uncle.27The House in AthensThree people are thrown together by the death of a man.28The Big Deal29The Cipher30Ernie Barger is 50Ernie Barger has a startling revelation when he turns 50. The discovery that he is no longer needed by anyone sends him over the edge.31The RainmakerLizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain! Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secret yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck ... profession: Rainmaker!32OthelloOthello, the Moor of Venice, is manipulated into believing his loving wife an adulteress.33Holiday SongA cantor's faith is renewed.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 6Season 7Season 8
