About this season
Damon Runyon Theater is an American television program that presented dramatized versions of Damon Runyon's short stories. Hosted by Donald Woods, the program, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch's Budweiser beer, aired for a total of 39 episodes on CBS from April 1955 through February 1956.
Episodes (20)
1. Pick The Winner
Aired 16 April 1955 • 30 min
TV's attempt to capture the flavor of Runyon's beloved Times Square meets with moderate success as we follow a guy and his doll, through a world centered around the crap table and the race track. This one's got a professor making with the words who's got all the angles—he wins Vivian Blaine and a large stake besides. His method is not recommended for all horseplayers,
2. Dancing Dan's Christmas
Aired 23 April 1955 • 30 min
3. All Is Not Gold
Aired 30 April 1955 • 30 min
4. The Lacework Kid
Aired 7 May 1955 • 30 min
5. Numbers And Figures
Aired 14 May 1955 • 30 min
6. Tobias The Terrible
Aired 21 May 1955 • 30 min
7. Old Em's Kentucky Home
Aired 28 May 1955 • 30 min
8. Lonely Heart
Aired 4 June 1955 • 30 min
9. It Comes Up Money
Aired 11 June 1955 • 30 min
10. The Big Umbrella
Aired 18 June 1955 • 30 min
11. Big Shoulders
Aired 25 June 1955 • 30 min
12. Teacher's Pet
Aired 2 July 1955 • 30 min
13. The Mink Doll
Aired 9 July 1955 • 30 min
14. Bunny On The Beach
Aired 16 July 1955 • 30 min
15. The Big Fix
Aired 23 July 1955 • 30 min
16. A Light In France
Aired 30 July 1955 • 30 min
Shortly before World War 2, two mobsters are forced to flee to France.
17. A Nice Price
Aired 6 August 1955 • 30 min
18. Small Town Caper
Aired 13 August 1955 • 30 min
19. There's No Forever
Aired 20 August 1955 • 30 min
20. Earthquake Morgan
Aired 27 August 1955 • 30 min