TV Shows released in 1956

As the World Turns

63/100

Set in the fictional town of Oakdale, this long-running serial focuses on the relationships and difficulties of its inhabitants.

The Gumby Show

72/100

Innovative "Claymation" adventures of Gumby and his horse Pokey.

The NFL on CBS

77/100

Weekly series dedicated to current NFL games and news.

Hancock's Half Hour

84/100

TV version of the popular BBC radio show of the same name, with Tony Hancock as the modern man of the world (in his own eyes). Sid James is there to bring him back to earth.

To Tell the Truth

75/100

Classic game show in which a person of some notoriety and two impostors try to match wits with a panel of four celebrities. The object of the game is to try to fool the celebrities into ... See full summary »

Zane Grey Theater

78/100

An anthology based (earlier more so than later) on the novels and stories of Zane Grey. Dick Powell was often the star, as well as the host.

The Edge of Night

80/100

In the city of Monticello, attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens. Some such citizens include dowager ... See full summary »

Playhouse 90

83/100

Of the many anthology series, Playhouse 90 is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts it was often filmed live including the entire first season.

The Steve Allen Plymouth Show

84/100

The Price Is Right

73/100

The original version of an American icon, "The Price is Right" rewarded contestants with valuable prizes for their ability to price items.

Circus Boy

76/100

12-year-old Corky has been adopted by a traveling circus owned by Big Tim Champion. He is water boy to baby elephant Bimbo and otherwise participates in the behind-the-scenes life of the circus.

Broken Arrow

79/100

Indian Agent Tom Jeffords makes friends with Chief Cochise, becoming a blood brother of the Apache. Together they fight white schemers and renegade Indians.

The Adventures of Jim Bowie

76/100

Set in the Louisiana Territory around 1830, wealthy planter Jim Bowie encounters many famous people in New Orleans or the backwoods, relying for protection on the knife he supposedly ... See full summary »

The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna

82/100

An American sitcom series starring Gale Storm. The series is about a Susanna Pomery, a cruise director for an ocean liner travelling the world.

The Heckle and Jeckle Show

74/100

Heckle and Jeckle are two smart aleck magpie best friends.

The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure

88/100

Sons of the great detective Fenton Hardy, Frank and Joe are eager to impress their father with their mystery solving skills. When an opportunity comes to help prove the new kid in town as ... See full summary »

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

89/100

Dinah hosted this hour-long weekly for seven years. It featured Dinah and guest stars in a variety of songs, skits, production numbers. Also featured: her "See the USA in your Chevrolet" song and her warm kiss to all in conclusion.

The Buccaneers

80/100

Captain Dan Tempest was an ex-pirate who received a pardon from the King and turned privateer after his stronghold of New Providence was taken over by Crown soldiers. Tempest and Lt. ... See full summary »

Armchair Theatre

82/100

"Armchair Theatre" is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and later by Thames Television from mid-1968.

Telephone Time

87/100

Between 1956 and September 1957, this filmed show featured plays by John Nesbitt, the host of the show. Starting in September 1957, plays by other authors were presented.

The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu

72/100

Dr. Fu Manchu, evil genius and possessor of seemingly unlimited financial resources, has pledged to bring about the downfall of western civilization to avenge unknown wrongs of the past. ... See full summary »

The Adventures of Sir Lancelot

78/100

In all of Arthurian legend, the most famous of the Knights of the Round Table is undoubtedly Sir Lancelot. This series, painstakingly researched by the History and Literature Departments of... See full summary »

West Point

77/100

Dramatic series of actual people and events at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Les belles histoires des pays d'en haut

84/100

A historical drama set in the 1880s in the growing settlement of Sainte-Adèle, Quebec, where a love triangle involves the powerful but miserly mayor, the woman forced into marrying him, and the beau with whom she shares a deep love.

Bobino

78/100

L'émission tourne autour des péripéties de Bobino (Guy Sanche) et de sa petite soeur Bobinette (une marionnette maniée par Paule Bayard puis Christine Lamer).