About this season
The Dick Powell Show is an American anthology series that ran on NBC from 1961- 1963, primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company. It was hosted by longtime film star Dick Powell until his death from lymphatic cancer on January 2, 1963, then by a series of guest hosts until the series ended. The first of these was Gregory Peck, who began the January 8 program with a tribute to Powell, recognizing him as "a great and good friend to our industry." Peck was followed by fellow actors such as Robert Mitchum, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Ford, Charles Boyer, Jackie Cooper, Rock Hudson, Milton Berle, Jack Lemmon, Dean Martin, Robert Taylor, Steve McQueen, David Niven, Danny Thomas, Robert Wagner and John Wayne.
Episodes (30)
1. Who Killed Julie Greer?
Aired 26 September 1961 • 60 min
Aspiring actress Julie Greer is talking to someone on the phone when there is a knock at the door. She puts the phone down and answers the door. A person, who we don't see but who Julie obviously knows, enters. She tells the person to quit and leave. The person attacks and strangles her. Julie's last words are to repeatedly scream out ""George Townsend"". Julie's body is discovered by her roommate Ann Farmer. Millionaire police captain Amos Burke, with the assistance of fellow officers Phil Winslow and Joe Nolan, investigate the case. A little black book containing the names of many men, whom Julie may have had affairs with and dumped over the years, is found. The names include: Rex, the singing cowboy star of a TV series; Dr. C.Z.
2. Ricochet
Aired 3 October 1961 • 60 min
3. Killer In The House
Aired 10 October 1961 • 60 min
Escaped convict Sid Williams shows up at the home of his brother Paul.
4. John J. Diggs
Aired 17 October 1961 • 60 min
5. Doyle Against The House
Aired 24 October 1961 • 60 min
Blackjack dealer Eddie Doyle is good at his job, but his salary is a pittance compared to the sums that cross his table. Doyle needs five grand fast, for an operation for his young daughter, so he and a pal named Victor cook up a plan. Victor plays the game while Eddie deals losing hands for the house.
6. Out Of The Night
Aired 31 October 1961 • 60 min
American flier Collin Shatner's plane is hit during a bombing mission near the end of World War 2.
7. Somebody's Waiting
Aired 7 November 1961 • 60 min
8. The Geetas Box
Aired 14 November 1961 • 60 min
9. Goodbye Hannah
Aired 21 November 1961 • 60 min
10. Up Jumped The Devil
Aired 28 November 1961 • 60 min
Toy tycoon Chandler Hanford decides that Jack Farmer, the firm's fair-haired boy, is just the person to handle the company's outside investments.
11. Three Soldiers
Aired 5 December 1961 • 60 min
In Southeast Asia, two professional soldiers reflect on their encounters with their sergeant, a tough infantryman captured by the enemy.
12. A Swiss Affair
Aired 12 December 1961 • 60 min
13. The Fifth Caller
Aired 19 December 1961 • 60 min
14. Open Season
Aired 26 December 1961 • 60 min
A crooked politician doesn't want his wife to get a Mexican divorce, because then she can testify against him.
15. Death In A Village
Aired 2 January 1962 • 60 min
16. A Time To Die
Aired 9 January 1962 • 60 min
Mob boss Burton Stevens is seriously injured in a so-called car accident, and will die unless he picks someone to die in his place.
17. The Price of Tomatoes
Aired 16 January 1962 • 60 min
Story of a Greek tomato delivery truck driver whose schedule is interrupted when he picks up a pregnant hitchhiker.
18. Obituary For Mr. X
Aired 23 January 1962 • 60 min
Police chief Harry Sellers warns Officer Obie Roberts to break off his ""secret"" romance with Carol Manson before he ruins his career and his marriage.
19. Squadron
Aired 30 January 1962 • 60 min
20. The Prison
Aired 6 February 1962 • 60 min
21. Seeds of April
Aired 13 February 1962 • 60 min
Attorney Robert Thatcher tells the police that he was seeing the murder victim while his wife was in a mental hospital.
22. The Legend
Aired 20 February 1962 • 60 min
An alcoholic newspaperman uses a partially blind ex-prizefighter to expose a boxing-racket boss.
23. The Hook
Aired 6 March 1962 • 60 min
When underworld boss MacThane is released from prison, the California stakes turn even higher.
24. View from the Eiffel Tower
Aired 13 March 1962 • 60 min
Inspector Boulanger of the Paris police is keeping a careful eye on the activities of Vincent Powers at the Orly Airport . So instead of picking up that highly valuable valise he came for, he has the porter place it among the luggage of Alice Wood, an American tourist.
25. 330 Independence SW
Aired 20 March 1962 • 60 min
26. The Clocks
Aired 27 March 1962 • 60 min
27. Safari
Aired 3 April 1962 • 60 min
When World War I breaks out, a strange couple seeks to escape from German East Africa.
28. The Boston Terrier
Aired 10 April 1962 • 60 min
29. No Strings Attached
Aired 24 April 1962 • 60 min
30. Savage Sunday
Aired 1 May 1962 • 60 min