The Dick Powell Show

Season 1

Powell served as host and, in early shows at least, occasional star in this dramatic anthology. It was his last television series and contained his last filmed acting (episode: 'The Court-Martial of Captain Wycliff').

Where to Watch Season 1

30 Episodes

  • Who Killed Julie Greer?
    E1
    Who Killed Julie Greer?Aspiring actress Julie Greer is talking to someone on the phone when there is a knock at the door. She puts the phone down and answers the door. A person, who we don't see but who Julie obviously knows, enters. She tells the person to quit and leave. The person attacks and strangles her. Julie's last words are to repeatedly scream out ""George Townsend"". Julie's body is discovered by her roommate Ann Farmer. Millionaire police captain Amos Burke, with the assistance of fellow officers Phil Winslow and Joe Nolan, investigate the case. A little black book containing the names of many men, whom Julie may have had affairs with and dumped over the years, is found. The names include: Rex, the singing cowboy star of a TV series; Dr. C.Z.
  • Ricochet
    E2
    RicochetSgt. Phil Maxon holds himself responsible for the accidental death of a recruit in his company.
  • Killer In The House
    E3
    Killer In The HouseEscaped convict Sid Williams shows up at the home of his brother Paul.
  • John J. Diggs
    E4
    John J. DiggsHaving shorn himself of all trappings of respectability, John J. Diggs is cadging handouts from tourists in a Mexican town. One day Diggs approaches widow Margo Haley, who sees through his seedy veneer, and decides he needs more than a handout.
  • Doyle Against The House
    E5
    Doyle Against The HouseBlackjack dealer Eddie Doyle is good at his job, but his salary is a pittance compared to the sums that cross his table. Doyle needs five grand fast, for an operation for his young daughter, so he and a pal named Victor cook up a plan. Victor plays the game while Eddie deals losing hands for the house.
  • Out Of The Night
    E6
    Out Of The NightAmerican flier Collin Shatner's plane is hit during a bombing mission near the end of World War 2.
  • Somebody's Waiting
    E7
    Somebody's WaitingA dim-witted sailor in search of friends finds two knife wielding thugs instead.
  • The Geetas Box
    E8
    The Geetas BoxTwo telephone linemen join a safe-cracker to pull of a daring bank robbery.
  • Goodbye Hannah
    E9
    Goodbye HannahA police lieutenant undertakes the rehabilitation of Hannah Cole, a society woman who plummeted to skid row after her husband's suicide.
  • Up Jumped The Devil
    E10
    Up Jumped The DevilToy tycoon Chandler Hanford decides that Jack Farmer, the firm's fair-haired boy, is just the person to handle the company's outside investments.
  • Three Soldiers
    E11
    Three SoldiersIn Southeast Asia, two professional soldiers reflect on their encounters with their sergeant, a tough infantryman captured by the enemy.
  • A Swiss Affair
    E12
    A Swiss AffairAboard a train three secret agents follow a scientist only who will get to him first.
  • The Fifth Caller
    E13
    The Fifth CallerWhen a quack psychiatrist is found murdered, the suspects are a widow, a lawyer and a refugee.
  • Open Season
    E14
    Open SeasonA crooked politician doesn't want his wife to get a Mexican divorce, because then she can testify against him.
  • Death In A Village
    E15
    Death In A VillageThe new priest in a Spanish village is reluctant to challenge the town boss, a ruthless bandit called El Valiente.
  • A Time To Die
    E16
    A Time To DieMob boss Burton Stevens is seriously injured in a so-called car accident, and will die unless he picks someone to die in his place.
  • The Price of Tomatoes
    E17
    The Price of TomatoesStory of a Greek tomato delivery truck driver whose schedule is interrupted when he picks up a pregnant hitchhiker.
  • Obituary For Mr. X
    E18
    Obituary For Mr. XPolice chief Harry Sellers warns Officer Obie Roberts to break off his ""secret"" romance with Carol Manson before he ruins his career and his marriage.
  • Squadron
    E19
    SquadronA World War II bomber pilot plans a bold maneuver to rally a squadron plagued by low morale and high casualties.
  • The Prison
    E20
    The PrisonIn an island prison, a friendship develops between a carefree inmate and his pensive jailer.
  • Seeds of April
    E21
    Seeds of AprilAttorney Robert Thatcher tells the police that he was seeing the murder victim while his wife was in a mental hospital.
  • The Legend
    E22
    The LegendAn alcoholic newspaperman uses a partially blind ex-prizefighter to expose a boxing-racket boss.
  • The Hook
    E23
    The HookWhen underworld boss MacThane is released from prison, the California stakes turn even higher.
  • View from the Eiffel Tower
    E24
    View from the Eiffel TowerInspector Boulanger of the Paris police is keeping a careful eye on the activities of Vincent Powers at the Orly Airport . So instead of picking up that highly valuable valise he came for, he has the porter place it among the luggage of Alice Wood, an American tourist.
  • 330 Independence SW
    E25
    330 Independence SWA Federal investigator goes undercover to flush out the source of pep pills being sold illegally by truck drivers.
  • The Clocks
    E26
    The ClocksA woman is on the edge of madness when a doctor comes to her aid.
  • Safari
    E27
    SafariWhen World War I breaks out, a strange couple seeks to escape from German East Africa.
  • The Boston Terrier
    E28
    The Boston TerrierA con-artist develops the perfect scheme to help him reach his financial security.
  • No Strings Attached
    E29
    No Strings AttachedA lawyer risks his position with a conservative law firm and his beautiful fiancée by defending an exotic dancer in court.
  • Savage Sunday
    E30
    Savage SundayWhen a female Bible student is attacked by three hoods, two Manhattan reporters compete for the story.

Cast of Season 1

  • Dick PowellSelf - Host / Producer
  • Richard Alan SimmonsWriter

 

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