First Show: 10-05-47                              Last Show: 07-01-49
Number Shows: 78 (39 on NBC, 39 on CBS)     Audition Show: none known


The FORD THEATER, sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, presented hour
long dramas first on NBC for one only season.  The series moved to
CBS for its second and last season. There were 39 NBC and 39 CBS (not
verified).

The show initially received a bad review from the New York times for

bad script adaptation but was still highly rated for the actors'
performance and overall production.  Initially, the show was supposed
to feature only original scripts, but had to forgo that plan due to
lack of quality material.

The first season relied in radio actors under the direction of George
Zachary.  The series moved to CBS for the second season, using
Hollywood screen actors in the lead roles, supported by radio actors.

Fletcher Markle, who previously produced CBS's STUDIO ONE series,
became the producer for the second season.

The announcer was Nelson Case.  The director was George Zachary. The
musical director was Cy Feuer.

Although a short series, it still has some of radio's best dramas.