Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

Total Seasons :2Total Episodes : 47

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse is an American television anthology series produced by Desilu Productions. The show ran on CBS television between 1958 and 1960. Two of its 48 episodes served as pilots for the 1950s television series The Twilight Zone and The Untouchables.

Episodes(31)

Lucy Goes to Mexico

1. Lucy Goes to Mexico

Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel are visiting San Diego. While Ricky rehearses a show with Maurice Chevalier, Lucy and Ethel cross the Mexican border to do a little shopping. Returning to the US, a stowaway boy is found in the Ricardo's car trunk by US Customes. With Lucy and Ethel in jail, Ricky, Fred, and Maurice come to the rescue. Unfortunately, now Chevalier is being held because he is not authorized to leave the US into Mexico. This sends Lucy off to a bullfight to find the American consul, only Lucy disguises herself as a matador, and ends up facing a raging bull.

Air Date : 1958-10-06

Song of Bernadette

2. Song of Bernadette

Based on Mary Gray Blanton's biography The Miracle of Bernadette, this is the story of Bernadette Soubirous, a french peasant girl who discovered healing waters after seeing a vision of Mary, Mother of Jesus. The experience changed her life, and she eventually became a nun, and later named a Saint by the Catholic church.

Air Date : 1958-10-13

The Case For Dr. Mudd

3. The Case For Dr. Mudd

Air Date : 1958-10-20

My Father The Fool

4. My Father The Fool

Air Date : 1958-10-27

Debut

5. Debut

Air Date : 1958-11-03

The Time Element

6. The Time Element

A patient visiting a psychiatrist complains of recurrent dreams in which he imagines he is living in Hawaii just before the attack on Pearl Harbor. A series of flashbacks shows him living with his knowledge of what has happened in the seventeen years since, betting on sure winners in sports events, but also seeking to warn a newly-married couple, newspaper editors, and anyone else who will listen that they will be attacked by the Japanese. Everyone is either too interested in a good time or too determinedly patriotic to give heed; the man only gets punched on the jaw. In the end the psychiatrist is left looking at a blank couch, and to steady his own nerves he goes to a bar to get a drink. There he learns his patient was killed at Pearl Harbor.

Air Date : 1958-11-10

The Night The Phone Rang

7. The Night The Phone Rang

What more terrifying predicament could an innocent man be faced with than to become involved with a gang of highly organized criminals—a murder syndicate which selects not only its victim but his executioner?

Air Date : 1958-11-17

Silent Thunder

8. Silent Thunder

An American Indian seeks dignity in a white community.

Air Date : 1958-11-24

Lucy Makes Room for Danny

9. Lucy Makes Room for Danny

Lucy & Ricky are off to sunny California for his latest motion picture, and rent their home to Danny Williams (Danny Thomas) and family. When Ricky's picture deal falls through, suddenly the Ricardo's are without a place to live. The Mertz' offer their home, and the two couples are now housemates. Unfortunately, Lucy becomes up in arms regarding the way the Williams are using their home, and soon makes a pest of herself. Culminating in a snow fight, the matter is finally settled in court.

Air Date : 1958-12-01

K. O. Kitty

10. K. O. Kitty

Dance teacher Kitty Williams, who loves dogs, is delighted when she learns that she has inherited a boxer from her late Uncle Charlie. But the ""boxer"" turns out to be Harold Tibbetts, a muscle-bound country boy.

Air Date : 1958-12-08

The Crazy Hunter

11. The Crazy Hunter

A girl trains a blind horse.

Air Date : 1958-12-15

Ballad For A Bad Man

12. Ballad For A Bad Man

Chris Hody, a professional bounty hunter, goes after young Danny Cash, who is wanted for robbery and murder. The girl Cash loves is a member of a troupe of entertainers. Hody joins the troupe as a guide, hoping that Cash will turn up with the stolen money.

Air Date : 1958-12-22

Chez Rouge

13. Chez Rouge

Air Date : 1958-12-22

The Comeback

14. The Comeback

A has-been ballplayer revives a Little League team.

Air Date : 1959-02-04

Happy Hill

15. Happy Hill

Air Date : 1958-11-18

Trial At Devil's Canyon

16. Trial At Devil's Canyon

Air Date : 1958-12-09

Symbol of Authority

17. Symbol of Authority

Air Date : 1958-12-23

Martin's Folly

18. Martin's Folly

Air Date : 1959-01-19

Perilous

19. Perilous

Air Date : 1959-05-20

Chain of Command

20. Chain of Command

Air Date : 1959-02-12

A Diamond For Carla

21. A Diamond For Carla

Air Date : 1959-03-17

Lucy Goes to Alaska

22. Lucy Goes to Alaska

Alaska is celebrating statehood! Red Skelton invites Ricky Ricardo to appear on his television show that is being filmed in the new state. The entire gang comes along and take a look at a recent Alaskan land investment by Ricky & Fred. Unfortunately, accomadations are scarce and the foursome must share a room, with Lucy spending the night on a troublesome hammock. The following morning, Lucy lucks out and lands an appearance on the TV show with Red in a Freddy the Freeloader sketch. Clever Lucy begins to believe she can pawn off the bad land investment on Red, and the two head out to take a look. Ultimately stranded, the two redheads trade land for airfare, but on the way back, Lucy and Red end up having to pilot the plane to safety.

Air Date : 1959-02-09

The Innocent Assassin

23. The Innocent Assassin

Eileen Gorman and Jamsie Corcoran are in love, but they live in 1921 Dublin, Ireland, and their romance is blighted by civil strife. Their fathers are partisans of the Irish Republican Army, fighting the British. Their IRA group decides that a traitor must be killed, and Jamsie is assigned to assassinate him.

Air Date : 1959-02-16

The Hard Road

24. The Hard Road

Air Date : 1959-03-30

The Untouchables [1]

25. The Untouchables [1]

Air Date : 1959-04-20

The Untouchables [2]

26. The Untouchables [2]

Air Date : 1959-04-27

Lucy's Summer Vacation

27. Lucy's Summer Vacation

Air Date : 1959-06-08

Lucy Wants A Career

28. Lucy Wants A Career

Lucy is exasperated. Once again tired of her daily routine, she wants to give show business another try. Ricky agrees, and Lucy auditions as a ""Girl Friday"" for a morning news show anchored by Paul Davis. At the audition, Lucy suddenly realizes her age, and does a little fancy maneuvering for notice. All but giving up hope, she is startled to get the job. Her first appearance is a disaster, but the viewers find it very humorous, and Lucy ends up with a long-term contract. Ultimately, Lucy misses Little Ricky and being a homemaker, and decides, after all these years, that show business really isn't for her after all. Lucy decides to quit, and goes home for some rest. With her sleeping schedule off kilter, Lucy downs a couple of sleeping tablets. A groggy Lucy is awoken by Ricky. They'll be sued if she doesn't honor her contract, and a heavily medicated Lucy is rushed to the studio.

Air Date : 1959-04-13

Two Counts of Murder

29. Two Counts of Murder

Air Date : 1959-07-06

The Killer Instinct

30. The Killer Instinct

Air Date : 1959-06-04

Murder in Gratitude

31. Murder in Gratitude

After the reception for Gerald Lester's wedding, his brother Derek and a few close associates board a train with the newlyweds. During the trip Gerald suddenly becomes ill and dies - and Derek is convinced his brother was poisoned.

Air Date : 1959-11-20

Cast

Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball

( - )

William Frawley
William Frawley

( - )

Vivian Vance
Vivian Vance

( - )

Desi Arnaz
Desi Arnaz

( - )

Donald Harron
Donald Harron

( - )

Martin Milner
Martin Milner

( - )

Sid Melton
Sid Melton

( - )

Karl Swenson
Karl Swenson

( - )

Jesse White
Jesse White

( - )

Martin Balsam
Martin Balsam

( - )

Ray Teal
Ray Teal

( - )

Harry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton

( - )

Margo
Margo

( - )

James Westerfield
James Westerfield

( - )

Tony Randall
Tony Randall

( - )

Susan Strasberg
Susan Strasberg

( - )

Abraham Sofaer
Abraham Sofaer

( - )

John Drew Barrymore
John Drew Barrymore

( - )

J. Carrol Naish
J. Carrol Naish

( - )

William Bendix
William Bendix

( - )

Herbert Berghof
Herbert Berghof

( - )

Edward Platt
Edward Platt

( - )

Jay C. Flippen
Jay C. Flippen

( - )

Ernie Kovacs
Ernie Kovacs

( - )

Steve Forrest
Steve Forrest

( - )

Aldo Ray
Aldo Ray

( - )

James Burke
James Burke

( - )

Marjorie Lord
Marjorie Lord

( - )

Robert Rockwell
Robert Rockwell

( - )

John Larch
John Larch

( - )

Peggy McCay
Peggy McCay

( - )

Janice Rule
Janice Rule

( - )

Maximilian Schell
Maximilian Schell

( - )

Barry Sullivan
Barry Sullivan

( - )

Rory Calhoun
Rory Calhoun

( - )

Marian Seldes
Marian Seldes

( - )

Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach

(Raymond Perez)

Earl Holliman
Earl Holliman

( - )

Elisabeth Fraser
Elisabeth Fraser

( - )

Maurice Chevalier
Maurice Chevalier

( - )

Victor Millan
Victor Millan

( - )

Ray Danton
Ray Danton

( - )

Alan Baxter
Alan Baxter

( - )

Lee J. Cobb
Lee J. Cobb

( - )

Rusty Hamer
Rusty Hamer

( - )

Pierre Watkin
Pierre Watkin

( - )

Jo Van Fleet
Jo Van Fleet

(Mrs. Lombe)

Dan Duryea
Dan Duryea

( - )

William Lundigan
William Lundigan

( - )

Edith Barrett
Edith Barrett

( - )

Mel Welles
Mel Welles

( - )

Lee Marvin
Lee Marvin

( - )

John Williams
John Williams

( - )

Jean Hagen
Jean Hagen

( - )

Joe De Santis
Joe De Santis

( - )

Pier Angeli
Pier Angeli

( - )

Henry Daniell
Henry Daniell

( - )

Lew Ayres
Lew Ayres

( - )

Addison Richards
Addison Richards

( - )

Wallace Ford
Wallace Ford

( - )

Darryl Hickman
Darryl Hickman

(Ensign Janoski)

House Peters Jr.
House Peters Jr.

( - )

Barry Kelley
Barry Kelley

( - )

Charles Stevens
Charles Stevens

( - )

Richard Eyer
Richard Eyer

( - )

Gale Gordon
Gale Gordon

( - )

Philip Ober
Philip Ober

( - )

Margaret Hayes
Margaret Hayes

( - )

Mischa Auer
Mischa Auer

( - )

Joan Fontaine
Joan Fontaine

( - )

Bert Freed
Bert Freed

( - )

Bruce Gordon
Bruce Gordon

( - )

Rita Lynn
Rita Lynn

( - )

Michael Landon
Michael Landon

( - )

Maria Palmer
Maria Palmer

( - )

Henry Brandon
Henry Brandon

( - )

Patricia Smith
Patricia Smith

( - )

E.G. Marshall
E.G. Marshall

( - )

Joe DeRita
Joe DeRita

( - )

John Doucette
John Doucette

( - )

Sidney Blackmer
Sidney Blackmer

( - )

Kurt Kasznar
Kurt Kasznar

( - )

Rachel Ames
Rachel Ames

( - )

George O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon

( - )

Paul Douglas
Paul Douglas

( - )

John Qualen
John Qualen

( - )

Joe Mantell
Joe Mantell

( - )

Jack Haley
Jack Haley

( - )

Barton MacLane
Barton MacLane

( - )

Norman Alden
Norman Alden

( - )

Russell Collins
Russell Collins

( - )

Janis Paige
Janis Paige

( - )

Eddie Albert
Eddie Albert

( - )

Jesslyn Fax
Jesslyn Fax

( - )

Skip Homeier
Skip Homeier

( - )

Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner

( - )

Hank Patterson
Hank Patterson

( - )

Claire Trevor
Claire Trevor

( - )

Stephen Wootton

( - )

Elizabeth Patterson
Elizabeth Patterson

( - )

Joi Lansing
Joi Lansing

( - )

Nestor Paiva
Nestor Paiva

( - )

Jane Russell
Jane Russell

( - )

Jack Weston
Jack Weston

( - )

Charles Lane
Charles Lane

( - )

Harry Cheshire
Harry Cheshire

( - )

Don McHenry

( - )

Don Keefer
Don Keefer

( - )

Harry Guardino
Harry Guardino

( - )

Ross Elliott
Ross Elliott

( - )

Margaret Field
Margaret Field

( - )

Royal Dano
Royal Dano

( - )

Patrick Whyte

( - )

Roger Perry
Roger Perry

( - )

Iron Eyes Cody
Iron Eyes Cody

( - )

Michael Dante
Michael Dante

( - )

Red Skelton
Red Skelton

(Self)

Phyllis Coates
Phyllis Coates

( - )

Orville Sherman
Orville Sherman

( - )

Doris Packer
Doris Packer

( - )

Danny Thomas
Danny Thomas

( - )

Vito Scotti
Vito Scotti

( - )

Gene Evans
Gene Evans

( - )

Bartlett Robinson
Bartlett Robinson

( - )

Patricia Kane

( - )

Franchot Tone
Franchot Tone

(Candy Lombe)

William Allyn

(Phillip Claypool)

James Bell
James Bell

(Alex)

Whitney Blake
Whitney Blake

(Amy Claypool)

Alexander Campbell

( - )

Cynthia Chenault

(Sally Ann Reed)

Lawrence Dobkin
Lawrence Dobkin

(Dave Harris)

Robert Emhardt
Robert Emhardt

(Ed Hoxey)

Pitt Herbert

( - )

Irma Hurley

(Sarah Vance)

David Janssen
David Janssen

(Ross Ingraham)

Raymond Massey
Raymond Massey

(Amos Claypool)

George Mitchell
George Mitchell

(Charlie Vance)

Olan Soule
Olan Soule

( - )

Paula Victor

( - )

Marilyn Winston

( - )

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