Somerset Maugham TV Theatre
| Somerset Maugham TV Theatre | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | ''Teller of Tales'' |
| Written by | Russell Beggs W. Somerset Maugham Mathilde Ferro Theodore Ferro Agnes Nixon |
| Directed by |
David Alexander Martin Ritt |
| Presented by | W. Somerset Maugham |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 47 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | John Gibbs Ann Marlow Daniel Petrie |
| Location(s) | New York City, U.S. |
| Running time | 30 minutes (season 1-2) 60 minutes (season 3) |
| Release | |
| Original network |
CBS (season 1) NBC (season 2-3) |
| Original release | October 18, 1950 – December 10, 1951 |
Somerset Maugham TV Theatre (originally known as Teller of Tales for the first three episodes) was an American anthology drama program.
The series aired on CBS from October 18, 1950–March 28, 1951 and on NBC from April 2, 1951–December 10, 1951 airing, in total, 47 episodes.
The series made its debut on October 18, 1950 on CBS. The series was a half-hour, (later 60 minute) drama which episodes were based off the works and novels of the show's namesake William Somerset Maugham.
Maugham made special appearances at the beginning and ending of each play always giving the introduction and conclusion to and for each episode.
After the series finished its run on CBS after one season on March 28, 1951, the series was renewed for a second season this time on NBC on April 2, 1951. The series would remain for the rest of its run.
The series also moved from Wednesday nights to Monday nights and expanded to 60 minutes.
Season two finished its second season on September 3 after airing 16 episodes.
The series started its third season on September 17, 1951 continuing to air on Monday nights and for sixty minutes. This season would be the show's final season airing its last episode on December 10, 1951 after airing 7 episodes.
The series was directed by directors Martin Ritt and David Alexander and produced by John Gibbs, Ann Marlow, and Daniel Petrie.
Also, the introductions and epilogues given by Maugham were filmed live from his home in the French Riviera and the plays broadcast live from New York City.
During its third season, the show alternated on Monday nights with the successful NBC anthology series Robert Montgomery Presents.
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