This day in 1957 marked the debut of The George Sanders Mystery Theater, a summer replacement series on NBC.

The half-hour mystery series was hosted by prolific character actor George Henry Sanders — best known to film buffs as Jack Favell in the 1940 Best Picture Oscar-winner, Rebecca, and Addison DeWitt in another Best Picture winner, 1950's All About Eve — and consisted of short drams featuring various guest stars. Thirteen episodes were aired.

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Kathy Muisiner

I miss my girl and her writing. Keep up the good work TWW.

Jun 22, 2015 | Reply

David Bianculli

Dear Kathy -- We miss her too, and think and talk of her often. TVWW hasn't been the same since -- but in her spirit, we're still plugging along. Please email me: In my recent laptop crash, I lost all my personal email contacts. Be well...

Jun 29, 2015

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