Fireside Theater(1949)
Fireside Theater Synopsis
Fireside Theater is an American anthology drama series that ran on NBC from 1949 to 1958, and was the first successful filmed series on American television. Stories were low budget and often based on public domain stories or written by freelance writers such as Rod Serling. While it was panned by critics, it remained in the top ten most popular shows for most of its run. It predated the other major pioneer of filmed TV in America, I Love Lucy, by two years.
Fireside Theater (1949) is a drama series that premiered on April 5, 1949, spanning 7 seasons and 142 episodes. It stars Gene Raymond and Frank Wisbar. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1949-04-05
- Last aired:
- 1955-06-28
Fireside Theater Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Fireside Theater Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Fireside Theater – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Fireside Theater?
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Fireside Theater (1949) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of Fireside Theater are there?
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Fireside Theater has 7 seasons and 142 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 5, 1949.
Is Fireside Theater still running?
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No. Fireside Theater is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on June 28, 1955.
Who is in the cast of Fireside Theater?
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Fireside Theater (1949) stars Gene Raymond and Frank Wisbar. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Fireside Theater any good?
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Fireside Theater (1949) is rated 7.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.