Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958–1960)

TV Series | 60 min | Drama

Episode Guide

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958) Poster

An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables (1959).

8.3/10
93

Rate

View production, box office, & company info

Photos

See all photos

Get More From IMDb

For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet.

Get the IMDb app

Cast & Crew

Top Series Cast

Desi Arnaz

Self - Host

(38 episodes, 1958-1960)
Betty Furness

Self - Commercial Spokeswoman

(16 episodes, 1958-1960)

Full series cast

Series Cast & Crew

View production, box office, & company info

Awards

Won 3 Primetime Emmys.

Another 5 nominations.

Reviews & Commentary

Add a Review

User Reviews

4 August 2007 | jlboland

10

| An all-time favorite of mine!

I happened to see this when it first appeared on TV, and I was never able to forget it. The scene when Bendix falls asleep again, and finally dies in 1941, and the scene fades fades to a highly disturbed psychiatrist sitting next to an empty couch still gives me goosebumps, even as I write this.

What an incredible work.

Did You Know?

Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Drama

Details

Release Date:

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Contribute to this page

Getting Started | Contributor Zone »

User Polls

Golden Age of Television

A Novel Idea: "E" Best Movies and TV Shows

Potential Dark/Serious Classic Sitcom Remakes

Favorite 60s Sitcom

Favorite Number One Rated Television Series

Join A Television Family: 1940-1959 Edition

Movies and TV Shows to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Production art

From The Muppet Christmas Carol to Die Hard, these festive movies and holiday TV episodes are guaranteed to boost your holiday spirit.

See the full gallery

Around The Web

|

Powered by ZergNet

More To Explore

Search on Amazon.com