Bus Stop (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1961, Bus Stop is a drama series.
What it’s about. Bus Stop is a 26-episode American drama which aired on ABC from October 1, 1961, until March 25, 1962, starring Marilyn Maxwell as Grace Sherwood, the owner of a bus station and diner in the fictitious town of Sunrise in the Colorado Rockies. The program was adapted from William Inge's play, Bus Stop, and Inge was a script consultant for the series, which followed the lives of travelers passing through the bus station and the diner. Maxwell's co-stars were Richard Anderson as District Attorney Glenn Wagner, Rhodes Reason as Sheriff Will Mayberry, Joan Freeman as waitress Elma Gahrigner, Bernard Kates as Ralph the coroner, and Buddy Ebsen as Virge Blessing.
Who’s in it. Bus Stop stars Marilyn Maxwell as Grace Sherwood, Richard Anderson as D.A. Glenn Wagner, Rhodes Reason as Sheriff Will Mayberry and Joan Freeman as Elma Gahrigner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Bus Stop sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bus Stop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bus Stop tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bus Stop (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bus Stop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bus Stop worth watching?
- Bus Stop holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bus Stop?
- Bus Stop stars Marilyn Maxwell, Richard Anderson, Rhodes Reason, Joan Freeman and Coleen Gray.
- When was Bus Stop released?
- Bus Stop was released in 1961.