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Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Description: Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season. Wikipedia
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year Released: 1951
Number of seasons: 8
Number of episodes: 347
First episode air date: October 5, 1951
Network: CBS
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