Just a glimpse of Dan Blocker makes this a treat. He will star in Bonanza three years later in 1959. However, I note this last episode from season one, number 39, aired on Aug 25, 1956. The first episode aired in early Sep of 1955. How did nine months of episodes stretch to almost an entire year? Did they take a break in November and December?
In the 1950s and 1960s half hour shows usually aired 39 episodes, a full nine months worth. Hour long shows more typically did thirty episodes a season which would fill up about seven months. By the 70s and 80s a full season of half hour shows was 24 shows. I guess deflation is the best description for television output.
In the 1950s and 1960s half hour shows usually aired 39 episodes, a full nine months worth. Hour long shows more typically did thirty episodes a season which would fill up about seven months. By the 70s and 80s a full season of half hour shows was 24 shows. I guess deflation is the best description for television output.