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Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.

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5th October 1951 - 17th April 1963
Writer
Paul Monash
Producer
William Self
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Not a Chance Still
Not a Chance
5th October 1951

Episode 1

A middle-aged woman begins a romance with a car-racing playboy.

The Name is Bellingham Still
The Name is Bellingham
12th October 1951

Episode 2

A US Customs Officer breaks up a narcotics smuggling ring.

Never Wave at a W.A.C. Still
Never Wave at a W.A.C.
19th October 1951

Episode 3

A society woman from Washington, D.C. joins the Army Corp.

Still Life Still
Still Life
26th October 1951

Episode 4

A woman falls in love with the Doctor she meets at the train station after she gets a cinder in her eye

The Lucky Touch Still
The Lucky Touch
2nd November 1951

Episode 5

An old woman is ignored by her family, that is until she wins a sizable amount of money.

Decision and Daniel Webster Still
Decision and Daniel Webster
9th November 1951

Episode 6

A man abandons his dream of Presidency to work at saving the Whig party.

The Memories of Aimee Durant Still
The Memories of Aimee Durant
16th November 1951

Episode 7

A woman is assigned the job of ghost-writing the memoirs of Aimee Durant, a flamboyant Wild West gal.

One is a Lonesome Number Still
One is a Lonesome Number
23rd November 1951

Episode 8

A man wishes to write the great American novel, but a fatal illness changes his life's direction

Two Living and One Dead Still
Two Living and One Dead
30th November 1951

Episode 9

Two employees are dead at a post office hold-up. There is one survivor, but the press paints him as a coward.

The Nymph and the Lamp Still
The Nymph and the Lamp
7th December 1951

Episode 10

A woman finds romance at a remote wireless station in Nova Scotia.

Exit Still
Exit
14th December 1951

Episode 11

Baro, a fearless young member of the underground network helps the persecuted flee.

The Dark Fleece Still
The Dark Fleece
21st December 1951

Episode 12

A man having been rejected by a society girl ventures West, upon his success out West he returns and plots revenge against another upper class family.

Girl in a Million Still
Girl in a Million
28th December 1951

Episode 13

A man marries a woman who has lost her voice; unfortunately, when her voice returns she doesn't shut up.

Clean Sweep for Lavinia Still
Clean Sweep for Lavinia
4th January 1952

Episode 14

In order to cut even more corners, the penny-pinching owner of a hotel also plays maid.

Billy Budd Still
Billy Budd
11th January 1952

Episode 15

When Claggart is found murdered after making false accusations of mutiny against Billy Budd, it leads to Billy's court-martial and trial.

The Man that I Marry Still
The Man that I Marry
18th January 1952

Episode 16

A wealthy woman finds herself engaged to two suitors at the same time.

P.G. Still
P.G.
25th January 1952

Episode 17

An Italian girl helps five American POWs.

Lady With a Will Still
Lady With a Will
1st February 1952

Episode 18

A millionaire leaves his riches to his spinster sister, and the town's corrupt politicians try to gain control of the estate.

The Daughter Still
The Daughter
8th February 1952

Episode 19

The troubled life of Mary Todd Lincoln and her influence on her husband.

Fifty Grand Still
Fifty Grand
15th February 1952

Episode 20

A prize fighter continues to box to pay his debts.

World So Wide Still
World So Wide
22nd February 1952

Episode 21

Architect Hayden Chart, recovering from the death of his wife, begins anew overseas.

Apple of His Eyes Still
Apple of His Eyes
29th February 1952

Episode 22

A widowed older farmer falls in love with the much younger woman he hires.

The Haunted Heart Still
The Haunted Heart
7th March 1952

Episode 23

A musician is torn between his music and the love of a woman.

Make Way for Teddy Still
Make Way for Teddy
14th March 1952

Episode 24

Grandpa has a portrait of Teddy Roosevelt hanging in his home and is overwhelmed when the real Mr. Roosevelt comes to visit.

The Human Touch Still
The Human Touch
21st March 1952

Episode 25

A pianist must choose between his music career and love.

The Autobiography of Grandma Moses Still
The Autobiography of Grandma Moses
28th March 1952

Episode 26

The life of artist Grandma Moses who began her career in her 70's, capturing rural scenes of life and celebrations in upstate New York.

Experiment Still
Experiment
4th April 1952

Episode 27

A doctor devotes her life to finding a serum to battle a disease sweeping Korea, the country that claimed her husband and son.

Four's a Family Still
Four's a Family
11th April 1952

Episode 28

A widow supports her family through painting and ceramics.

Now's the Time Still
Now's the Time
18th April 1952

Episode 29

Members of Steamer were attacked by Hamadan, a crazy musician, and blown away by magic wind.

Fear Still
Fear
25th April 1952

Episode 30

After the escape of three convicts, a woman home alone fears they might harm her.

Doctors Should Never Marry Still
Doctors Should Never Marry
2nd May 1952

Episode 31

A doctor becomes engaged to a socialite and problems arise when his pretty nurse complicates matters.

Appointment With the Past Still
Appointment With the Past
9th May 1952

Episode 32

Outlaw Monte Clovis comes to Kingdale to settle some business. He's come to claim his woman, Mary, and the child she was carrying when he was sent to the hoosegow. Monte wants a shoot out with his former best friend, Cal, who married to Mary and has since "gone straight." Meanwhile, Monte's old gang rides into town to hold up the bank.

Autumn in New York Still
Autumn in New York
16th May 1952

Episode 33

A woman dreams of becoming a successful musical star, but her level-headed boyfriend brings her back down to Earth.

Love Came Late Still
Love Came Late
23rd May 1952

Episode 34

A chambermaid becomes distraught when her daughter goes missing, and a businessman falls for the maid during their search for the daughter.

A Quarter for Your Troubles Still
A Quarter for Your Troubles
30th May 1952

Episode 35

A department-story employee is implicated in the death of a customer.

Souvenir from Singapore Still
Souvenir from Singapore
6th June 1952

Episode 36

Story of China Smith, a disreputable, disheveled Irishman making his living on the lucrative Singapore rackets.

Dress in the Window Still
Dress in the Window
13th June 1952

Episode 37

A newspaper reporter puts her life on the line to rescue a young girl being held captive by her gangster boyfriend.

Say Hello to Pamela Still
Say Hello to Pamela
20th June 1952

Episode 38

A traveling salesman fills in for a friend on a date and has his life changed.

The Von Linden File Still
The Von Linden File
27th June 1952

Episode 39

An insurance investigator's secretary uses a mink coat as bait to help her boss trap jewel thieves.

The House of Death Still
The House of Death
4th July 1952

Episode 40

A man's niece complicates a rapport he has with monsters.

A Southern Lady Still
A Southern Lady
11th July 1952

Episode 41

A reclusive woman's life is disrupted when her greedy nephew visits.

Early Space Conqueror Still
Early Space Conqueror
18th July 1952

Episode 42

A group of teenagers construct a rocket to travel into space.

A Man's World Still
A Man's World
25th July 1952

Episode 43

The widowed father of four boys must deal with one of them who is getting romantic ideas.

Crossroads Still
Crossroads
1st August 1952

Episode 44

A cynic is caught in the trap of his effort to be on both sides of the French Revolution.

So Help Me Still
So Help Me
8th August 1952

Episode 45

A nightclub entertainer meets and marries a millionaire.

Double Exposure Still
Double Exposure
15th August 1952

Episode 46

A psychiatrist is bamboozled by two patients, each claiming the other wants to kill someone.

The Trubbles Still
The Trubbles
22nd August 1952

Episode 47

A husband and wife team up to do a little detective work and find themselves in the middle of a heist.

Port of Call Still
Port of Call
29th August 1952

Episode 48

A big, ugly man discovers romance.

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