Storyline
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
Season 1
No overview available for this season.
Who Killed Julie Greer?
Sep 26, 1961
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.
Ricochet
Oct 03, 1961
Killer In The House
Oct 10, 1961
Escaped convict Sid Williams shows up at the home of his brother Paul.
John J. Diggs
Oct 17, 1961
Doyle Against The House
Oct 24, 1961
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.
Out Of The Night
Oct 31, 1961
American flier Collin Shatner's plane is hit during a bombing mission near the end of World War 2.
Somebody's Waiting
Nov 07, 1961
The Geetas Box
Nov 14, 1961
Goodbye Hannah
Nov 21, 1961
Up Jumped The Devil
Nov 28, 1961
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.
Three Soldiers
Dec 05, 1961
In Southeast Asia, two professional soldiers reflect on their encounters with their sergeant, a tough infantryman captured by the enemy.
A Swiss Affair
Dec 12, 1961
The Fifth Caller
Dec 19, 1961
Open Season
Dec 26, 1961
A crooked politician doesn't want his wife to get a Mexican divorce, because then she can testify against him.
Death In A Village
Jan 02, 1962
A Time To Die
Jan 09, 1962
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.
The Price of Tomatoes
Jan 16, 1962
Story of a Greek tomato delivery truck driver whose schedule is interrupted when he picks up a pregnant hitchhiker.
Obituary For Mr. X
Jan 23, 1962
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.
Squadron
Jan 30, 1962
The Prison
Feb 06, 1962
Seeds of April
Feb 13, 1962
Attorney Robert Thatcher tells the police that he was seeing the murder victim while his wife was in a mental hospital.
The Legend
Feb 20, 1962
An alcoholic newspaperman uses a partially blind ex-prizefighter to expose a boxing-racket boss.
The Hook
Mar 06, 1962
When underworld boss MacThane is released from prison, the California stakes turn even higher.
View from the Eiffel Tower
Mar 13, 1962
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.
330 Independence SW
Mar 20, 1962
The Clocks
Mar 27, 1962
Safari
Apr 03, 1962
When World War I breaks out, a strange couple seeks to escape from German East Africa.
The Boston Terrier
Apr 10, 1962
No Strings Attached
Apr 24, 1962
Savage Sunday
May 01, 1962
Season 2
No overview available for this season.
Special Assignment
Sep 25, 1962
Tomorrow the Man
Oct 02, 1962
Run Till It's Dark
Oct 09, 1962
Stacy Palmer is on the run and tries to lose herself in a crowd at a Las Vegas casino. Young Jake Cobb, out on one last fling before his marriage, is attracted to Stacy.
The Doomsday Boys
Oct 16, 1962
The Sea Witch
Oct 23, 1962
The Great Anatole
Oct 30, 1962
The Honorable Albert Higgins
Nov 06, 1962
Days of Glory
Nov 13, 1962
In Search of a Son
Nov 20, 1962
Borderline
Nov 27, 1962
Pericles on 31st Street
Dec 04, 1962
The Court Martial of Captain Wycliff
Dec 11, 1962
Crazy Sunday
Dec 18, 1962
Tyro screenwriter Joel Coles makes a fool of himself at a Hollywood party, and finds out a few hard truths about life in the movie business.
The Big Day
Dec 25, 1962
Project X
Jan 08, 1963
The Losers
Jan 15, 1963
Everybody Loves Sweeney
Jan 22, 1963
The Rage of Silence
Jan 29, 1963
Carol Lynley plays a deaf woman who teaches at a school for the deaf. Peter Falk also plays a deaf character who is smitten with her, and misinterprets her kindness toward him as affection. Falk is unable to communicate with her and is completely helpless and frustrated by the hearing world. This frustration eventually erupts into an act of violence that shatters everyone's lives.
The Judge
Feb 05, 1963
Luxury Liner
Feb 12, 1963
Apples Don't Fall Far
Feb 19, 1963
Tissue of Hate
Feb 26, 1963
Thunder In A Forgotten Town
Mar 05, 1963
Ten years as a prisoner of the Chinese Reds hasn't made the folks in John Reardon's home town feel any differently about him - they still remember when he was the town hellion. (Several well known stars made cameo appearances.
Colossus
Mar 12, 1963
In 1912, immigrants Eric Tegman and John Michael Reardon purchase some land in California's San Fernando Valley - infuriating native son Dan Corbett, who wanted the property for his ranch.
Charlie's Duet
Mar 19, 1963
Night-club owner Charlie Harris is in love with singer Linda Baxter, but that means trouble for her --- gambling king Louis Samson is threatening her life as a way of cutting himself in on Charlie's business.
The Third Side of a Coin
Mar 26, 1963
Epilogue
Apr 02, 1963
The Last of the Big Spenders
Apr 16, 1963
Paul Oakland is uneasily reunited with his long-unseen son, Nick.
The Old Man and the City
Apr 23, 1963
The Last of the Private Eyes
Apr 30, 1963