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anthology series is a radio or television series that has a different story and a different set of characters in every episode. Typically, the only constant is the host, who introduces and concludes each program. In addition, some series also have a permanent troupe of character actors.
Anthology series have typically been used to present
science fiction,
horror, suspense, and
mystery genres. However, they've also been used to present serious dramatic productions, such as adaptations of plays, films, and other dramatic works.
Masterpiece Theatre, one of the most famous American anthology series, almost always presented serious dramatic works, mostly of British origin. Many popular
old-time radio programs were anthology series.
In the history of television, live anthology dramas were especially popular in the "Golden Age," from the early to mid-1950s.
During summers in the
1970s and
1980s, American
television networks would often run comedy anthology series which consisted of unbought
television pilots.
Examples of horror, science fiction, mystery, and suspense radio series:
Examples of these genres in television:
Mystery!
Night Gallery
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The Outer Limits
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Examples of radio drama anthology series:
Lux Radio Theater
Cavalcade of America
The Screen Guild Theater
Screen Director's Playhouse (radio and television)
The United States Steel Hour (radio and television)
Ford Theatre (radio and television)
Academy Award Theater
The Campbell Playhouse
CBS Radio Workshop
Arch Oboler's Plays
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Examples of television drama anthology series:
Fireside Theater
Danger (TV series)
Thriller (US TV series)
Espionage (TV series)
Kraft Television Theater
Masterpiece Theatre
Playhouse 90
Lux Video Theater
Loretta Young Theatre
Barbara Stanwyck Theatre
Fred Astaire Theatre
The Danny Thomas Hour
Lamp Unto My Feet
Dramarama
Examples of romantic comedy television series:
Love, American Style
George Burns Comedy Week
Examples of drama/comedy television series:
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