Armstrong Circle Theatre was one of David Susskind's first TV series under the Talent Associates banner, launching on NBC, and staying there for seven seasons before moving to CBS to finish its run.
The anthology series mostly had dramatic productions, with the occasional comedy break. Future icon Rod Serling wrote two episodes, as he built his reputation, leading to the development of Twilight Zone at the end of the 50's.
One such comedy break is headlined by radio legend Fred Allen, who strings together three short stories, including one by James Thurber, and one by E. B. White. Our cast also includes one of Allen's radio mates, Kenny Delmar, and Charlotte Rae, a few years away from a stint on Car 54, Where Are You?. This episode aired in November 1954, 2 1/2 months after Allen joined CBS' What's My Line?. A fan channel devoted to the game show posted this episode on YouTube:
One of these nights, we'll take a trip to Allen's Alley......
Rating: A.
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