TV Shows released in 1954

The Wallace and Ladmo Show

82/100

"The Wallace and Ladmo Show", the longest-running same-cast kids' show in television history, featured sharply observed comedy skits that satired popular films, television shows and music ... See full summary »

Waterfront

82/100

John Herrick was the Captain of the tug "Cheryl Ann" in Los Angeles harbor. His family consisted of wife May, Police Detective son Jim, and the crew of the tug, his son Carl, Tip, and ... See full summary »

The Lineup

83/100

Based on actual cases from the San Francisco Police files, Lt. Guthrie and Inspector Grebb work as a team to track down criminals. In the last season Inspectors Delaney and Summers are ... See full summary »

Public Defender

76/100

Bart Matthews defends the poor and others who cannot afford an attorney. All episodes are based on actual cases from across the country.

The Vampira Show

82/100

The Vampira Show was a hosted horror movie show, with Vampira played by Maila Nurmi; aired on KABC-TV Channel 7, Los Angeles, California (USA) between 30 April 1954 till 2 April 1955.

The George Gobel Show

77/100

For Gobel's half-hour series, he used a successful comedy format of a monologue segment, followed by a story set up segment, then a musical interlude with the show's girl singer, then the main skit with the guest performers.

Shower of Stars

79/100

A CBS variety show that ran monthly from 1954-1958, broadcast in color. Stars appearing included Betty Grable, Mario Lanza, Jack Benny, Basil Rathbone, Fredric March, Shirley MacLaine and ... See full summary »

Inner Sanctum

86/100

A hosted horror and mystery anthology series hosted by Paul McGrath, and later by House Jameson as "Your Host".

Meet Corliss Archer

77/100

Pert blond teenager Corliss Archer must balance her life at school, her lovable but goofy boyfriend Dexter and her well-meaning but clueless parents.

The Nat King Cole Show

87/100

The popular singer hosts a muscial variety show.

The Mickey Rooney Show

76/100

The misadventures of an eager but somewhat bumbling young actor who gets a job as a page at a television studio in Hollywood while trying to break into show business.

The Halls of Ivy

82/100

Charming Dr. William Hall is the urbane president of rural Ivy College. His pleasant life include his attractive wife, former actress Vicky and their all knowing housekeeper Alice. ... See full summary »

The Jimmy Durante Show

81/100

The Great Gildersleeve

73/100

Throckmorton Gildersleeve is a blustery "ladies" man who often finds himself in unusual predicaments. Raising his too smart nephew Leroy, he leans on his secretary Bessie and tries to ignore the advice of housekeeper Birdie.

The Vise

75/100

This British production featured less known actors in filmed plays showing people caught in "the vise" of fate created by their own deeds.

The Pinky Lee Show

79/100

A comedy/variety show featuring slapstick k humor and pie-in-the-face jokes, aimed at a children's audience.

People Are Funny

71/100

Contestants were asked to carry out stunts.

The Whistler

83/100

Zoo Quest

74/100

David Attenborough explores various remote habitats around the globe in search of various rare and endangered animals.

The Elgin Hour

73/100

A drama series that ran every other week, attracted top notch actors and actresses, and was broadcast from New York City.