Stories of the Century

Stories of the Century (1954-1955)

EndedScripted showWestern

Western anthology series featuring the real life stories of numerous legendary figures of the Old West. Future Dallas star Jim Davis played newspaperman Matt Clark, who would conveniently be present on the scene to tell the story of each featured character of the week. The show aired in syndication during the years 1954-55.

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E13L.H. MusgroveMar 11, 1955
S02E12Jack SladeMar 4, 1955
S02E11Milt SharpFeb 28, 1955
S02E10Jim CourtrightFeb 22, 1955
S02E09Rube BurrowsFeb 15, 1955
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Stories of the Century premiere?

Stories of the Century premiered on January 23, 1954.

Who starred as Matt Clark in Stories of the Century?

Jim Davis starred as Matt Clark in Stories of the Century.

In what time period did Stories of the Century take place?

Stories of the Century took place in the late 19th century.

What was the premise of Stories of the Century?

Stories of the Century featured Matt Clark, a railroad detective, who solved crimes and caught criminals in the Old West.

How many episodes of Stories of the Century were produced?

A total of 39 episodes of Stories of the Century were produced.

Who narrated the show?

The show was narrated by actor and announcer, Art Gilmore.

What was unique about Stories of the Century's approach to storytelling?

Stories of the Century used historical events and real-life criminals as the basis for its episodes.

Which famous outlaw was featured in an episode of Stories of the Century?

Jesse James was featured in an episode of Stories of the Century.

What was the production company behind Stories of the Century?

The show was produced by the independent production company, Ziv Television Programs.

What was the format of each episode of Stories of the Century?

Each episode of Stories of the Century was self-contained and told a complete story.

Who wrote the theme song for Stories of the Century?

The theme song for Stories of the Century was written by Jerry Livingston and Mack David.

Which famous director directed several episodes of Stories of the Century?

The famous director, Leslie H. Martinson, directed several episodes of Stories of the Century.

What was the running time of each episode?

Each episode of Stories of the Century had a running time of 30 minutes.

What was the name of the actress who appeared in multiple episodes of Stories of the Century?

Mary Castle appeared in multiple episodes of Stories of the Century.

What was the critical reception of Stories of the Century?

Stories of the Century received positive critical reception for its unique approach to storytelling and strong performances by its cast.

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