The Stage Door Explained

The Stage Door is an American drama series that aired live on CBS Tuesday night from 9:00 pm to 9:30 eastern time from February 7, 1950 to March 28, 1950. Based on the play The Stage Door by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman, earlier made into a film in 1937.^[1]

Synopsis

The series centered on Celia and Hank, two aspiring broadway performers who were also in love with each other.^[2]

Cast

• Louise Allbritton as Celia Knox
• Scott McKay as Hank Merlin
• Tom Pedi as Rocca.

Production

Carol Irwin was the producer, with Ralph Nelson as director. Frank Gabrielson and Willard Keefe were writers. The program originated from WCBS-TV and was sustaining.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. 2003. Ballantine Books. 0-345-45542-8. 1115.
2. Book: Terrace . Vincent . Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010, 2d ed. . January 10, 2014 . McFarland . 978-0-7864-8641-0 . 1008 . July 20, 2022 . en.
3. News: This Week -- Debuts, Highlights, Changes . July 20, 2022 . Ross Reports on Television including The Television Index . February 5, 1950 . 1.