Alcoa Premiere
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Alcoa Premiere (also known as Premiere, Presented by Fred AstaireScript error: No such module "Unsubst". ) is an American anthology drama series sponsored by the Alcoa Corporation that aired from October 10, 1961, to September 12, 1963, on ABC. The series was hosted by Fred Astaire, who also starred in several of the episodes.[1]
Overview
Each episode presented a new story, with no overriding theme to the series as a whole. While some episodes were light entertainment, and at least one variety show was aired, the dramatic episodes often offered powerful stories on painful or controversial subjects as opposed to classic drama. The series showcased writers such as Ray Bradbury, Howard Rodman, Ernest Kinoy, Donald S. Sanford, Alfred Bester, and Gene L. Coon, amongst others. The program also featured actors such as James Stewart, John Wayne, Charlton Heston, James Whitmore, Maureen O'Sullivan, Arthur Kennedy and Ray Milland. Both Stewart and Wayne appeared in an episode directed by John Ford, "Flashing Spikes".[2]
The premiere telecast, "People Need People" starred Lee Marvin and Arthur Kennedy. Alex Segal was its director.[1]
Several Alcoa Premiere episodes were actually pilots for TV shows, often produced by other hands and picked up as anthology episodes by Alcoa. Most of these pilots went no further than their appearance on Alcoa Premiere, but three series (Channing, Wide Country Script error: No such module "Unsubst"., and McHale's Navy[3]) were developed from the pilot films shown on this anthology series.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
One first-season episode ("The Jail") had been produced with the intention of airing as an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, but was shown on Alcoa Premiere instead. The episode was written by Ray Bradbury and produced by the AHP crew, with Hitchcock credited as executive producer of the aired episode.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Broadcast history
During its first season, the show was broadcast on Tuesday evenings at 10:00 pm. The show moved to Thursday evenings at the same time for its second season.[1]
Awards
The anthology was nominated for 14 Emmy Awards during its two-year run.[4]
| Episode | Award Season | Nomination |
|---|---|---|
| "People Need People" | 1961-1962 | Outstanding Drama Program |
| "People Need People" | 1961-1962 | Lee Marvin, Outstanding Single Performance by a Lead Actor |
| "People Need People" | 1961-1962 | Alex Segal, Outstanding Directing in Drama |
| "People Need People" | 1961-1962 | Henry F. Greenberg, Outstanding Writing in Drama |
| Alcoa Premiere | 1961-1962 | John Williams, Outstanding Music |
| "The Voice of Charlie Pont" | 1962-1963 | Program of the Year |
| Alcoa Premiere | 1962-1963 | Outstanding Drama Program |
| "The Voice of Charlie Pont" | 1962-1963 | Bradford Dillman, Outstanding Single Performance by a Leading Actor |
| "The Voice of Charlie Pont" | 1962-1963 | Diana Hyland, Outstanding Single Performance by a Leading Actress |
| "The Voice of Charlie Pont" | 1962-1963 | Robert Redford, Outstanding Supporting Actor |
| "The Voice of Charlie Pont" | 1962-1963 | Robert Ellis Miller, Outstanding Directing in Drama |
| "The Voice of Charlie Pont" | 1962-1963 | Halsted Welles, Outstanding Writing in Drama |
| Alcoa Premiere | 1962-1963 | John Williams, Outstanding Music |
| "Flashing Spikes" | 1962-1963 | Richard Belding, Howard Epstein & Tony Martinelli, Outstanding Film Editing |
Episodes
Season 1 (1961–62)
Season 2 (1962–63)
Production
Alcoa Premiere was filmed.[1]
See also
References
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External links
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- 1960s American anthology television series
- 1960s American drama television series
- Black-and-white American television shows
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- Television series by Universal Television
- Alcoa
- American Broadcasting Company television dramas