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The Alcoa Hour

The Alcoa Hour

Description: A series of dramas featuring name guests and well-written and directed stories.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year Released: 1955
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 52
First episode air date: October 16, 1955
Network: NBC
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