The Best of Broadway (1954)
- Directed by
- David Alexander
- Genre
- anthology series
- Country
- United States
- Length
- 1 season, 9 episodes
- Rating
- 7.0 of 10 from 3 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This 1950s TV series adapted famous Broadway plays into live hourlong episodes performed in front of a studio audience. It aired in color from New York City and included vintage commercials.
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What happens
The Best of Broadway is a 60-minute live television anthology series that aired on CBS Television on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time from September 15, 1954, to May 4, 1955, for a total of nine episodes. Each show was broadcast live in color from New York City, was an adaptation of a famous Broadway play, and included commercials for Westinghouse featuring Betty Furness. Using a "giant new studio," plays were presented in front of a studio audience, which contributed a Broadway-like element. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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