Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents — Season 1
About this season
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents, is a 1950s syndicated anthology series hosted and occasionally starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.. The series offered Buster Keaton in his first dramatic role in the episode entitled "The Awakening". British actor Christopher Lee appeared in varied role in thirteen episodes, including "Destination Milan". The program aired from 7 January 1953 to 11 February 1957 for a total of 117 episodes. Fairbanks himself starred in forty-eight episodes. In Melbourne, Australia the series was aired under the title Chesebrough Ponds Playhouse.
Episodes (29)
1. The Accused
Aired 7 January 1953 • 30 min
2. The Scream
Aired 14 January 1953 • 30 min
3. Little Brother
Aired 21 January 1953 • 30 min
4. The Clock
Aired 28 January 1953 • 30 min
5. Dialogue with Two Faces
Aired 4 February 1953 • 30 min
6. The Surgeon
Aired 11 February 1953 • 30 min
7. Lochinvar
Aired 18 February 1953 • 30 min
8. Take a Number
Aired 25 February 1953 • 30 min
9. Thought to Kill
Aired 4 March 1953 • 30 min
10. Happy Birthday
Aired 11 March 1953 • 30 min
11. The Five Pound Note
Aired 18 March 1953 • 30 min
12. Destination Milan
Aired 25 March 1953 • 30 min
13. Foolish Notions
Aired 1 April 1953 • 30 min
14. American Duel
Aired 8 April 1953 • 30 min
15. The Last Moment
Aired 15 April 1953 • 30 min
16. The Parlor Trick
Aired 22 April 1953 • 30 min
17. Outpost
Aired 29 April 1953 • 30 min
18. My Name is Jones
Aired 6 May 1953 • 30 min
19. A Lodging for the Night
Aired 13 May 1953 • 30 min
20. A Priceless Pocket
Aired 20 May 1953 • 30 min
21. Sylvia
Aired 27 May 1953 • 30 min
22. The Red Dress
Aired 3 June 1953 • 30 min
23. The Runaway Marriage
Aired 10 June 1953 • 30 min
24. The Journey
Aired 17 June 1953 • 30 min
25. Lowland Fling
Aired 24 June 1953 • 30 min
26. Emerald Green
Aired 1 July 1953 • 30 min
27. The Genie
Aired 8 July 1953 • 30 min
28. The Heel
Aired 15 July 1953 • 30 min
29. My Favorite Aunt
Aired 22 July 1953 • 30 min