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Information
- American anthology series that aired on NBC during the Golden Age of Television, from 1950 to 1955
- What Dahl Did: wrote original story entitled “Man From the South” which was adapted for an episode
- All Program Information
- General Details
- Episode 5 (Season 4): “Man From the South”
- Originally aired on August 14, 1955
- Episode information
Description
Cameo Theatre was an American anthology series that aired on NBC during the Golden Age of Television, from 1950 to 1955. The series introduced to television the concept of theater-in-the-round: minimal sets and props well lit within a black background, enabling cameras to move and pick up shots from any angle. This technique put the focus directly on the characters and dialogue rather than scenery.
Reviews
- “Ghoulish TV Drama Called Corking Good” review by Val Adams from The Atlanta Constitution, August 17, 1955
Fun Stuff
- Media mention from The Pottstown Mercury – August 17, 1955