The Revlon Mirror Theater
| The Revlon Mirror Theater | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Daniel Petrie Richard Irving Jack Donohue |
| Presented by | Robin Chandler |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 23 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Donald Davis Dorothy Matthews Rene Williams |
| Production locations | New York City, U.S. (season 1) Los Angeles, U.S. (season 2) |
| Editors | Michael R. McAdam Richard C. Currier |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC (season 1) CBS (season 2) |
| Release | June 23 – December 12, 1953 |
The Revlon Mirror Theater (also known as Mirror Theater)[1] was an American drama and anthology series.[2] The series was broadcast on NBC from June 23, 1953 to September 1, 1953 and then on CBS for the rest of its run from September 19, 1953 to December 12, 1953.[3] The series aired twenty-three episodes over its two seasons. The series was sponsored by the Revlon Cosmetics Corporation.
Cast & Crew
The series was presented by, at that time, Revlon spokeswoman Robin Chandler.[4]
The series was directed by Daniel Petrie, Jack Donohue, and Richard Irving and produced by Donald Davis and his wife Dorothy Matthews and Rene Williams.
Guest Stars
Some guest stars of the series include Angela Lansbury, Ronald Reagan, Eva Marie Saint, Agnes Moorehead, Lee Marvin, Eddie Albert, Joanne Dru, and Dorothy Malone.
Production notes
The series aired twenty-three episodes and aired two seasons. The series aired from June 23–December 12, 1953. Season one aired from June 23 to September 1, 1953 on NBC before being cancelled and picked up for a second season by CBS from September 19 until being cancelled mid-season on December 12, 1953.
It was originally broadcast as a Summer replacement on Tuesday nights for The Milton Berle Show. But then the series was picked up as a regular series by CBS.
The series was filmed live in New York City for its NBC run and then filmed and taped in Los Angeles for its CBS run.
Broadcast history
- Tuesdays from 8–8:30 PM on NBC from June 23 – September 1, 1953.
- Saturdays from 10:30–11 PM on CBS from September 19 – December 12, 1953.
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | June 23, 1953 | September 1, 1953 |
| 2 | 12 | September 19, 1953 | December 12, 1953 |
The following is the list of episodes that aired:[5]
Season 1
- The Little Wife - June 23, 1953
- Salt of the Earth - June 30, 1953
- Someone Like You - July 7, 1953
- Don't Wink at Faint - July 14, 1953
- The Enormous Radio - July 21, 1953
- A Reputation - July 28, 1953
- White Night - August 4, 1953
- The Happy Tingle - August 11, 1953
- The Party - August 18, 1953
- One Summer's Party - August 25, 1953
- The Bottle Party - September 1, 1953
Season 2
- Because I Love Him - September 19, 1953
- Heads or Tails - September 26, 1953
- Lullaby - October 3, 1953
- Flight from Home - October 10, 1953
- Equal Justice - October 17, 1953
- The Surprise Party - October 24, 1953
- Dreams Never Lie - October 31, 1953
- Award Performance - November 7, 1953
- Key in the Lock - November 14, 1953
- Summer Dance - November 21, 1953
- Uncle Jack - November 28, 1953
- Next Stop Bethlehem - December 5, 1953
(Note: The last episode of the series was a repeat of the season 2 premiere which aired on September 19, 1953. The repeat aired on December 12, 1953.)
References
- ^ "Revlon Mirror Theater NBC (ended 1953)". TV.com. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ "Revlon Mirror Theater". NYTimes.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Tim Brooks; Earle Marsh (2003). "Revlon Mirror Theater (Dramatic Anthology)". The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (Eighth ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. p. 993. ISBN 978-0-345-45542-0.
- ^ "Robin Chandler". nubecine.com. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ "Revlon Mirror Theater Episode Guide". TV.com. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
