Behind Closed Doors is an American drama series set during the Cold War hosted by and occasionally starring Bruce Gordon in the role of Commander Matson. The series, which aired on NBC from October 2, 1958, to April 9, 1959, focuses, among other themes, on how the former Soviet Union stole American missile secrets and proposes steps to prevent further espionage. Behind Closed Doors is based on the files and experiences of Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias, who offers comments at the end of each segment. Behind Closed Doors, a Screen Gems production, replaced Jackie Cooper's sitcom The People's Choice, followed the NBC quiz show, Twenty-One, and preceded the The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show. Its competition was The Pat Boone Chevy Show on ABC and Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater western anthology series on CBS.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 26 episodes
- 1S1 E1
The Cape Canaveral Story
Oct 2, 195830 min
Wayne Hollister, a Florida fisherman, is approached by a Mr. Meyers who rents his boat for one day and demands to be taken to the waters off Cape Canaveral, not to fish, but to watch a rocket launching.
- 2S1 E2
Flight to Freedom
Oct 9, 195830 min
Brauer, a German scientist is held prisoner by the communists. The German scientist, forced to serve Russia’s guided missile program, attempts an escape when he sees his associate turned into a "human vegetable" by brain surgery.
- 3S1 E3
Double Jeopardy
Oct 16, 195830 min
British and U.S. intelligence agents learn that the Soviet ambassador to the U.N. is scheduled to arrive in London and divulge the Russian's new tactics to the Russian embassy there. The Allies try to plant a recording device in the embassy
- 4S1 E4
Mig 9
Oct 23, 195830 min
Lt. Tarkhanov, a Russian test pilot, sent to Germany on secret mission is hampered by Russian agents. The Russian Air Force lieutenant who wants to defect to the West, arranges to fly out the latest Rusian Mig jet to an American Air Force b
- 5S1 E5
Trouble in Test Cell 19
Oct 30, 195830 min
A new jet engine that is being tested for its suitability for mass production blows up on the final test. Exam of the wreckage shows evidence of sabotage. U.S. Intelligence agents try to find the sabateur.
- 6S1 E6
Man in the Moon
Nov 6, 195830 min
Clara Koller, a widow, has the important job of handling the budget of a manufacturing company engaged in a secret government project. When she is asked to join a friendship club she accepts, unaware that the club is a front for enemy agent
Starring
Bruce Gordon
Commander Matson
Ellis M. Zacharias
Self (as Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias)
Jacques Aubuchon
Charlie Meyers
Virginia Christine
Julie Hollister
Francis Lederer
Brauer
Lester Matthews
Colonel Brookston
Kenneth Tobey
Colonel Pete Kellogg
Denver Pyle
Roger Woodson
John Doucette
Capt. John Benson
Richard Davies
Werner
James Best
Webb
Florence Marly
Marie Savit
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Behind Closed Doors?
- Behind Closed Doors 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 Behind Closed Doors are there?
- Behind Closed Doors has 1 season and 26 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Behind Closed Doors?
- Behind Closed Doors has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 9, 1959.
- Who stars in Behind Closed Doors?
- Behind Closed Doors stars Bruce Gordon, Ellis M. Zacharias, Jacques Aubuchon, Virginia Christine, Francis Lederer.
