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Kraft Television Theatre is an American anthology drama television series running from 1947 to 1958. It began May 7, 1947 on NBC, airing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings until December of that year.
- Anthology Drama
Kraft Theatre was an anthology series that presented live television dramas from 1947 to 1958. It featured many stars and won two Primetime Emmys. See episodes, cast, trivia, reviews and more.
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- 1947-05-07
- Drama
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Kraft, Suspense Theater has a star studded cast of characters who take you on a thrill-ride with every episode. Buckle up...One other thing; if you're like me, you'll be tempted to fast-forward...
Ranging from Shakespeare to original contemporary plays, and presented live on camera by some of America's best actors and directors, Kraft Television Theatre helped to bring the television industry out of its infancy.
This program was a prestigious showcase for its sponsor, Kraft, winning many awards and becoming a Wednesday night institution. By the end of its run, more than 650 plays, drama and comedy productions, both original and adaptations for TV, had been presented.
- May 8, 1947
Learn about the first hour-long dramatic series on American TV, sponsored by Kraft Foods and featuring 650 plays from 1947 to 1958. See the famous productions, actors and scripts of this anthology show that experimented with colour broadcasts.
history of television in the U.S. …series of the time included Kraft Television Theatre (NBC/ABC, 1947–58), Studio One (CBS, 1948–58), U.S. Steel Hour (ABC/CBS, 1953–63), and Playhouse 90 (CBS, 1956–61).
