Damon Runyon Theater
Encyclopedia
Damon Runyon Theater was an American television program that presented dramatized versions of Damon Runyon
's short stories
. Hosted by Donald Woods
, the program, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch
's Budweiser
beer, aired for a total of 39 episodes on CBS
from April 1955 through February 1956 (repeats continued through June).
Damon Runyon
Alfred Damon Runyon was an American newspaperman and writer.He was best known for his short stories celebrating the world of Broadway in New York City that grew out of the Prohibition era. To New Yorkers of his generation, a "Damon Runyon character" evoked a distinctive social type from the...
's short stories
Short Stories
Short Stories may refer to:*A plural for Short story*Short Stories , an American pulp magazine published from 1890-1959*Short Stories, a 1954 collection by O. E...
. Hosted by Donald Woods
Donald Woods (actor)
Donald Woods was a Canadian-born American film and television actor whose career spanned six decades....
, the program, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. , is an American brewing company. The company operates 12 breweries in the United States and 18 in other countries. It was, until December 2009, also one of America's largest theme park operators; operating ten theme parks across the United States through the...
's Budweiser
Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)
Budweiser is a 5.0% abv American-style lager introduced in 1876 by Adolphus Busch and one of the highest selling beers in the United States. It is made with up to 30% rice in addition to hops and barley malt. Budweiser is produced in various breweries located around the world...
beer, aired for a total of 39 episodes on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
from April 1955 through February 1956 (repeats continued through June).
Season 1
| Episode # | Episode title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | "Pick the Winner" (pilot) | April 16, 1955 |
| 1-2 | "Dancing Dan's Christmas" | April 23, 1955 |
| 1-3 | "All Is Not Gold" | April 30, 1955 |
| 1-4 | "The Lacework Kid" | May 7, 1955 |
| 1-5 | "Numbers and Figures" | May 14, 1955 |
| 1-6 | "Tobias the Terrible" | May 21, 1955 |
| 1-7 | "Old Em's Kentucky Home" | May 28, 1955 |
| 1-8 | "Lonely Heart" | June 4, 1955 |
| 1-9 | "It Comes Up Money" | June 11, 1955 |
| 1-10 | "The Big Umbrella" | June 18, 1955 |
| 1-11 | "Big Shoulders" | June 25, 1955 |
| 1-12 | "Teacher's Pet" | July 2, 1955 |
| 1-13 | "The Mink Doll" | July 9, 1955 |
| 1-14 | "Bunny On the Beach" | July 16, 1955 |
| 1-15 | "The Big Fix" | July 23, 1955 |
| 1-16 | "A Light In France" | July 30, 1955 |
| 1-17 | "A Nice Price" | August 6, 1955 |
| 1-18 | "Small Town Caper" | August 13, 1955 |
| 1-19 | "There's No Forever" | August 20, 1955 |
| 1-20 | "Earthquake Morgan" | August 27, 1955 |
Season 2
| Episode # | Episode title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | "Bred For Battle" | October 15, 1955 |
| 2-2 | "Miami Moolah" | October 22, 1955 |
| 2-3 | "Situation Wanted" | October 29, 1955 |
| 2-4 | "A Star Lights Up" | November 5, 1955 |
| 2-5 | "Broadway Dateline" | November 12, 1955 |
| 2-6 | "A Job For the Macarone" | November 26, 1955 |
| 2-7 | "Barbecue" | December 3, 1955 |
| 2-8 | "Honorary Degree" | December 10, 1955 |
| 2-9 | "Dog About Town" | December 17, 1955 |
| 2-10 | "Blonde Mink" | December 24, 1955 |
| 2-11 | "Judy the Jinx" | December 31, 1955 |
| 2-12 | "The Face of Johnny Dolliver" | January 7, 1956 |
| 2-13 | "Cleo" | January 14, 1956 |
| 2-14 | "The Good Luck Kid" | January 21, 1956 |
| 2-15 | "The Pee Wees Take Over" | January 28, 1956 |
| 2-16 | "The Pigeon Gets Plucked" | February 4, 1956 |
| 2-17 | "A Tale of Two Citizens" | February 11, 1956 |
| 2-18 | "Hot Oil" | February 18, 1956 |
| 2-19 | "Miracle Jones" | February 25, 1956 |