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Zane Grey Theatre

The Dick Powell Theatre is a classic anthology series that draws inspiration from the works of Zane Grey, with Dick Powell starring in and hosting many episodes.

Episodes:

Episode 1 You Only Run Once

1. You Only Run Once

Aired: Oct 5, 1956

Concerned citizens band together to unravel the mystery of the missing horses...

Episode 2 The Fearful Courage

2. The Fearful Courage

Aired: Oct 12, 1956

A ruthless mercenary brings chaos to a peaceful farm household, leaving a pat...

Episode 3 The Long Road Home

3. The Long Road Home

Aired: Oct 19, 1956

Sam Gracie heads back to Texas to settle a centuries-old family rivalry, moti...

Episode 4 The Unrelenting Sky

4. The Unrelenting Sky

Aired: Oct 26, 1956

A severe drought grips the region, threatening the livelihoods of many. One r...

Episode 5 The Lariat

5. The Lariat

Aired: Nov 2, 1956

A former convict, driven by a thirst for revenge against the judge who destro...

Episode 6 Death Watch

6. Death Watch

Aired: Nov 9, 1956

A fierce battle ensues as Apache warriors lay siege to a stronghold, pitting ...

Episode 7 Stage to Tucson

7. Stage to Tucson

Aired: Nov 16, 1956

A stagecoach en route to Tucson stops at a secluded station, where the sherif...

Episode 9 Vengeance Canyon

9. Vengeance Canyon

Aired: Nov 30, 1956

Clint Harding's quest for revenge against his father takes an unexpected turn...

Episode 10 Return to Nowhere

10. Return to Nowhere

Aired: Dec 7, 1956

A gunslinger's quest for redemption becomes a desperate pursuit of love as he...

Episode 11 Courage is a Gun

11. Courage is a Gun

Aired: Dec 14, 1956

Notorious outlaw Johnny Adler arrives in town, striking fear with his excepti...

Episode 12 Muletown Gold Strike

12. Muletown Gold Strike

Aired: Dec 21, 1956

Mason Ward, a retired soldier, leaves his combat days behind to become a teac...

Episode 13 Stars Over Texas

13. Stars Over Texas

Aired: Dec 28, 1956

A tense journey through Indian territory takes a dramatic turn as a charming ...

Episode 14 The Three Graves

14. The Three Graves

Aired: Jan 4, 1957

A former sharpshooter exchanges his violent past for a quiet existence, only ...

Episode 15 No Man Living

15. No Man Living

Aired: Jan 11, 1957

A former sheriff's personal vendetta against a bank robber takes an unexpecte...

Episode 16 Time of Decision

16. Time of Decision

Aired: Jan 18, 1957

A heated conflict between a farmer and the powerful figure's son escalates in...

Episode 17 Until the Man Dies

17. Until the Man Dies

Aired: Jan 25, 1957

The next episode explores the moral dilemma of maintaining law and order in N...

Episode 18 Back Trail

18. Back Trail

Aired: Feb 1, 1957

Kane Eldridge's relentless pursuit of valley dominance is fueled by his ruthl...

Episode 19 Dangerous Orders

19. Dangerous Orders

Aired: Feb 8, 1957

A Union captain from Virginia must lead his troops through hostile Indian ter...

Episode 20 The Necessary Breed

20. The Necessary Breed

Aired: Feb 15, 1957

A deadly confrontation in a small town marks the end of a bounty hunter's pur...

Episode 21 The Hanging Tree

21. The Hanging Tree

Aired: Feb 22, 1957

A traveling book vendor brings an air of tranquility to a small town, but his...

Episode 22 Village of Fear

22. Village of Fear

Aired: Mar 1, 1957

The decade-old feud between Davey Harper and Big Jim Morrison reaches a criti...

Episode 24 There Were Four

24. There Were Four

Aired: Mar 15, 1957

A mysterious woman arrives at a peaceful rural homestead, hiding secrets abou...

Episode 25 Fugitive

25. Fugitive

Aired: Mar 22, 1957

A man with a limited time to live embarks on a quest to redeem himself after ...

Episode 26 A Time to Live

26. A Time to Live

Aired: Apr 5, 1957

A war hero's life is shattered when he discovers his wife's brutal murder, le...

Episode 27 Black is for Grief

27. Black is for Grief

Aired: Apr 12, 1957

In the next episode, Hoby Gilman returns to Crawford, Texas, only to discover...

Episode 28 Badge of Honor

28. Badge of Honor

Aired: May 3, 1957

As a Confederate Army officer, a man's choice to abandon his duties and prior...

Zane Grey Theatre Videos

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre Season One promo

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre Season One promo

Info about Zane Grey Theatre

Seasons: 5

Current Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Western