Kraft Television Theatre

Kraft Television Theatre (1947-1958)

EndedScripted showDrama

Kraft Television Theatre was an American drama/anthology television series that ran on Wednesday nights from 1947 -1958 on NBC. Each live hour-long episode featured television plays with new stories and new characters every week

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S11E51Presumption of InnocenceOct 1, 1958
S11E50Riddle of a LadySep 24, 1958
S11E49A Cup of KindnessSep 17, 1958
S11E48Trick or TreatSep 10, 1958
S11E47Back TrackSep 3, 1958
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Kraft Television Theatre premiere?

Kraft Television Theatre premiered on May 7, 1947.

Who was the creator of Kraft Television Theatre?

Edward Muhl, Jr. was the creator of Kraft Television Theatre.

What was the genre of Kraft Television Theatre?

Kraft Television Theatre was a live dramatic anthology series.

Who were the sponsors of Kraft Television Theatre?

Kraft Foods Company was the sponsor of Kraft Television Theatre.

Who were the main actors in Kraft Television Theatre?

The main actors in Kraft Television Theatre varied from episode to episode as it was an anthology series.

Who were some notable guest stars on Kraft Television Theatre?

Some notable guest stars on Kraft Television Theatre included Charlton Heston, James Dean, and Grace Kelly.

What was the format of Kraft Television Theatre?

Kraft Television Theatre featured a different story and cast each week, presenting a wide range of dramatic genres.

How long did each episode of Kraft Television Theatre last?

Each episode of Kraft Television Theatre lasted approximately one hour.

Where were the episodes of Kraft Television Theatre filmed?

The episodes of Kraft Television Theatre were filmed in New York City.

How many episodes of Kraft Television Theatre were produced?

A total of 525 episodes were produced for Kraft Television Theatre.

Did Kraft Television Theatre receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, Kraft Television Theatre received several awards and nominations, including multiple Emmy Awards.

Who were the directors of Kraft Television Theatre?

Kraft Television Theatre had various directors throughout its run, including Sidney Lumet and John Frankenheimer.

What was the significance of Kraft Television Theatre?

Kraft Television Theatre was one of the first and longest-running live dramatic anthologies on television.

Did Kraft Television Theatre air any holiday-themed episodes?

Yes, Kraft Television Theatre aired special holiday-themed episodes, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving episodes.

Did Kraft Television Theatre have a specific time slot?

Kraft Television Theatre aired on Wednesday evenings at 9:00 PM.

Were there any notable controversies surrounding Kraft Television Theatre?

Kraft Television Theatre did not have any notable controversies associated with it.

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