Great Ghost Tales

Great Ghost Tales
Genre Horror
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 12 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) Talent Associates
Broadcast
Original channel NBC
Original run July 6 – September 21, 1961

Great Ghost Tales is an American horror television series that aired Live from July 6 until September 21, 1961. The program was the summer replacement for The Ford Show.

Premise

An anthology of scary stories hosted by Frank Gallop.[1]

Cast

Among actors featured in the series included Robert Duvall, Lee Grant, Kevin McCarthy (actor), Mildred Dunnock, Collin Wilcox (actress), Lois Nettleton, Richard Thomas (actor), Salome Jens, and Arthur Hill (actor)

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"William Wilson"Daniel PetrieJuly 6, 1961
The lookalike of a drifter keeps following him everywhere.
2"Lucy"Allen ReisnerJuly 13, 1961
Lucy gets her wish when she wishes that the director of her play would die.
3"The Monkey's Paw"July 20, 1961
The holder of a monkey's paw gets three wishes.
4"Bye Bye Baby"July 27, 1961
A hypnotist promises Ralph that he will be a young man again if he follows his instructions.
5"August Heat"Ron WinstonAugust 3, 1961
An artist keeps sketching a face he sees in his imagination.
6"Summer Rental"William A. Graham (director)August 10, 1961
Episode summary not available.
7"Mr. Arcularis"Karl GenusAugust 17, 1961
Mr. Arcularis has nightmares about a coffin on a cruise ship.
8"Sredni Vashtar"August 24, 1961
A young boy uses his strange pet to get revenge on his overprotective guardians.
9"A Phantom of Delight"Seymour RobbieAugust 31, 1961
Danny Walton feels compelled to follow the sound of a young girl singing.
10"Room 13"Lewis FreedmanSeptember 7, 1961
A theological researcher rents a room where a 12th century bishop made a pact with the devil.
11"The Windigo"September 14, 1961
Episode summary not available.
12"Who's the Fairest One of All"September 21, 1961
A young schoolteacher looks into an antique mirror, but the reflection it throws back is a different version of herself.

References

  1. TV Guide. "Great Ghost Tales Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2013-02-11.

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