Playhouse 90 (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 1956, Playhouse 90 is a drama series.
What it’s about. Playhouse 90 is an American television anthology series that was telecast on CBS from 1956 to 1960 for a total of 133 episodes. It originated from CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California. Since live anthology drama series of the mid-1950s were usually hour-long shows, the title highlighted the network's intention to present something unusual, a weekly series of hour-and-a-half dramas rather than 60-minute plays. Playhouse 90 began as a pitch by Frank Stanton—the formidable, forward-thinking right-hand man to CBS chairman William S. Paley—during a brainstorming session for program ideas. The project was ultimately developed by Hubbell Robinson, a CBS vice president who received no screen credit on Playhouse 90 but is often described as its creator.
Who’s in it. Playhouse 90 stars Charlton Heston as Col. Jesse Price, Tab Hunter as Stanley Smith, Diana Lynn as Catherine Hume and Vincent Price as Clark Simmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Playhouse 90 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playhouse 90 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playhouse 90 tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playhouse 90 (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playhouse 90 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Playhouse 90 worth watching?
- Playhouse 90 holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Playhouse 90?
- Playhouse 90 stars Charlton Heston, Tab Hunter, Diana Lynn, Vincent Price and Victor Jory.
- When was Playhouse 90 released?
- Playhouse 90 was released in 1956.