Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
1958–1960 · CBS · 60 min · 2 seasons
S02E16 · Murder is a Private Affair
Sat, 11 June, 12:00 pm
Dina Merrill, David Brian and Adam West costar in the story of a wealthy, retired gambler who sends his dashing protege into action when a frightened heiress fears she will be killed, in "Murder is a Private Affair." Kingpin Bleeck (David Brian) receives a frantic call from Aline Lincoln Bannister (Dina Merrill), an old friend, who reveals she is hiding out in a tenement district because she fears her playboy husband, Hal Bannister (Peter Adams), plans to murder her for her money. Bleeck's right-hand man, Johnny Cinderella (Adam West)] visits Aline and subsequently learns that her prodigal husband is desperately in need of cash to pay off a big gambling debt. When Cinderella tracks down Bannister, he discovers that two out-of-town hoodlums have arrived to see Bannister about settling the debt.
About
An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables.
Episodes
- E01
A Diamond for Carla
Tue, 15 Sept· 60 min - E02
The Day the Town Stood Up
Sat, 3 Oct· 60 min - E03
Six Guns for Donegan
Sat, 17 Oct· 60 min - E04
So Tender, So Profane
Sat, 31 Oct· 60 min - E05
Come Back to Sorrento
Sat, 7 Nov· 60 min - E06
Border Justice
Sat, 14 Nov· 60 min - E07
Lepke
Sat, 21 Nov· 60 min - E08
The Hanging Judge
Sat, 5 Dec· 60 min - E09
Murder in Gratitude
Sat, 12 Dec· 60 min - E10
The Desilu Revue
Sat, 26 Dec· 60 min - E11
Meeting at Apalachin
Sun, 24 Jan· 60 min - E12
Thunder in the Night
Sat, 20 Feb· 60 min - E13
Circle of Evil
Sat, 19 Mar· 60 min - E14
The Man in the Funny Suit
Sat, 16 Apr· 60 min - E15
City in Bondage
Sat, 14 May· 60 min - E16
Murder is a Private Affair
Sat, 11 June· 60 minDina Merrill, David Brian and Adam West costar in the story of a wealthy, retired gambler who sends his dashing protege into action when a frightened heiress fears she will be killed, in "Murder is a Private Affair." Kingpin Bleeck (David Brian) receives a frantic call from Aline Lincoln Bannister (Dina Merrill), an old friend, who reveals she is hiding out in a tenement district because she fears her playboy husband, Hal Bannister (Peter Adams), plans to murder her for her money. Bleeck's right-hand man, Johnny Cinderella (Adam West)] visits Aline and subsequently learns that her prodigal husband is desperately in need of cash to pay off a big gambling debt. When Cinderella tracks down Bannister, he discovers that two out-of-town hoodlums have arrived to see Bannister about settling the debt.
Cast
Betty Furness
Host
Desi Arnaz
Host