TV Shows released in 1952

Chance of a Lifetime

At first a lighthearted guessing game, the format switched to a talent contest in 1952.

Double or Nothing

Contestants won $10, $20 and $40, then went "double or nothing" on their accumulated $70 for a total of $140. Win or lose, they went on to the "red and white sweepstakes" round - the colors were those of Campbell soups.

The Herman Hickman Show

Claudia: The Story of a Marriage

Crossword Quiz

Football Sidelines

The Secret Garden

A young British girl born and raised in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's estate. Her uncle is very distant due to the ... See full summary »

Aktuelle Kamera

The television newscast program from East German state-owned TV station Fernsehen der DDR.

Doc Corkle

Doc is a dentist plagued with money problems, teenage daughter problems (she's to marry a millionaire), and a screwball stepsister Melinda. The series was quickly dropped and replaced by "Mr. Peepers" (1952).

Enterprise

Documentary films about American industry.

10 hobby-minutter

The Jerry Fielding Show

Vestidos da Minha Vida

Give and Take

Newsmagazine

Happy and Glorious

Invitation Playhouse: Mind Over Murder

What to do when you are middle-aged and your wife's younger sister? Drive your wife nuts of course.

Focus

Mr. Arsenic

The host, Burton Turkus, was the New York State Prosecutor of the infamous Murder, Inc. gang. Mr. Turkus hosted this program and gave information on current political persons and gangsters.

Footlights Theater

Music Hall

A music series aired in a 15-minute time-slot. Patti Page sang songs, and episodes also featured a guest performer.

Four Square Court

Actual parolees discuss their crimes and rehabilitation.

On Guard

This ABC show consisted of documentary films about the military, including, army, navy, and air force.

Operation Information

This public-service series was designed to inform military veterans of their rights and benefits.

American Scene

Running just until the end of the summer season of 1952, this show presented viewers each Sunday evening with a series of thirty-minute documentary films on a variety of subjects. Most of ... See full summary »