Alcoa Theatre is a half-hour American anthology series telecast on NBC at 9:30 pm on alternate Monday nights from October 7, 1957 to September 16, 1960. The program also aired under the title Turn of Fate, with the stories depicting the difficulties faced by individuals who are suddenly thrust into unexpected and perilous dangers. Alcoa Theatre was syndicated together with Goodyear Theatre as Award Theatre. In 1955, The Alcoa Hour premiered in a one-hour format aired on Sunday nights, but it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled Alcoa Theatre, and moved to Monday evening in 1957. The show employed an alternating rotating company of actors: David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell, Jack Lemmon and Charles Boyer. Each appeared in dramatic and light comedic roles through the first season.
Seasons and episodes
3 seasons · 109 episodes
3
- 1S3 E1
Story Without Moral
Sep 14, 195930 min
- 2S3 E2
Another Day, Another Dollar
Sep 21, 195930 min
Engaging comedy-drama about a toy salesman who chooses family responsibilities over a business deal.
- 3S3 E3
Hello Charlie
Sep 28, 195930 min
- 4S3 E4
Operation Spark
Oct 5, 195930 min
- 5S3 E5
The Incorrigibles
Oct 12, 195930 min
- 6S3 E6
Any Friend of Julia's
Oct 19, 195930 min
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Alcoa Theatre?
- Alcoa Theatre is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Alcoa Theatre are there?
- Alcoa Theatre has 3 seasons and 109 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Alcoa Theatre?
- Alcoa Theatre has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 16, 1960.
- Who stars in Alcoa Theatre?
- Alcoa Theatre stars David Niven, Jane Powell, Jack Carson, James Nolan, Paul E. Burns.
