An anthology series is a radio, television, video game or film series that spans different genres and presents a different story and a different set of characters in each different episode, season, segment, or

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. These usually have a different cast in each episode, but several series in the past, such as '' Four Star Playhouse'', employed a permanent troupe of

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s who would appear in a different drama each week. Some anthology series, such as ''

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'', began on radio and then expanded to television.

Etymology

The word comes from Ancient Greek ἀνθολογία (''anthología'', “flower-gathering”), from ἀνθολογέω (''anthologéō'', "I gather flowers"), from ἄνθος (''ánthos'', "flower") + λέγω (''légō'', "I gather, pick up, collect"), coined by Meleager of Gadara circa 60 BCE, originally as Στέφανος (στέφανος (''stéphanos'', "garland")) to describe a collection of poetry, later retitled anthology – see

Greek Anthology The ''Greek Anthology'' ( la, Anthologia Graeca) is a collection of poems, mostly epigrams, that span the Classical and Byzantine periods of Greek literature. Most of the material of the ''Greek Anthology'' comes from two manuscripts, the ''Pa ...

. ''Anthologiai'' were collections of small Greek poems and epigrams, because in Greek culture the flower symbolized the finer sentiments that only poetry can express.

Radio

Many popular

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programs were anthology series. On some series, such as ''

Inner Sanctum Mysteries ''Inner Sanctum Mystery'', also known as ''Inner Sanctum'', is a popular old-time radio program that aired from January 7, 1941, to October 5, 1952. It was created by producer Himan Brown and was based on the imprint given to the mystery novels ...

'', the only constant was the host, who introduced and concluded each dramatic presentation. One of the earliest such programs was '' The Collier Hour'', broadcast on the NBC

Blue Network The Blue Network (previously known as the NBC Blue Network) was the on-air name of a now defunct American Commercial broadcasting, radio network, which broadcast from 1927 through 1945. Beginning as one of the two radio networks owned by the N ...

from 1927 to 1932. As radio's first major dramatic anthology, it adapted stories and serials from '' Collier's Weekly'' in a calculated move to increase subscriptions and compete with '' The Saturday Evening Post''. Airing on the Wednesday prior to each week's distribution of the magazine, the program soon moved to Sundays in order to avoid spoilers with dramatizations of stories simultaneously appearing in the magazine.

Drama

* ''

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'' * '' Arch Oboler's Plays'' * '' The Campbell Playhouse'' * '' Cavalcade of America'' * '' CBS Radio Workshop'' * '' Earplay'' * '' Four Star Playhouse'' * '' Lux Radio Theater'' * '' Hollywood Star Time'' * '' The Mercury Theatre on the Air'' * '' The Screen Guild Theater'' * ''

Stars over Hollywood ''Stars over Hollywood'' is a radio anthology in the United States. It was broadcast on CBS from May 31, 1941, to September 25, 1954, sponsored first by Dari-Rich, Carnation Milk and later by Armour and Company. (Note: This program should not be ...

Genre series

Radio anthology series provided a format for science fiction,

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, suspense, and mystery genres (all produced in the US, unless noted): * '' Mystery House'' (1929–c.1944) * ''

The Witch's Tale ''The Witch's Tale'' is a horror-fantasy radio series which aired from May 21, 1931, to June 13, 1938, on WOR, the Mutual Radio Network, and in syndication. The program was created, written, and directed by Alonzo Deen Cole (February 22, 1897, S ...

'' (1931–38) (written by Alonzo Deen Cole) * ''

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'' (1934–1947) (written by Wyllis Cooper/

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) * ''

The Hermit's Cave ''The Hermit's Cave'' was a syndicated radio horror series. The syndication was done via scripts, so that stations could broadcast the program with their own casts. The program began in September 1937 and continued into the mid-1940s on WJR AM ...

'' (1935–c.1945) * ''

Famous Jury Trials ''Famous Jury Trials'' is a dramatized court show that first appeared on radio, followed by television, and then in the movies. The series ran on radio from 1936 through 1949, then on television from 1949 through 1952, and finally in a movie in 1 ...

'' (1936–1949) * ''

Dark Fantasy Dark fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy literary, artistic, and cinematic works that incorporate disturbing and frightening themes of fantasy. It often combines fantasy with elements of horror or has a gloomy dark tone or a sense of horror and dr ...

'' (1941–42) (written by Scott Bishop) * ''

'' (1941–1952) (created by

Himan Brown Himan Brown (July 21, 1910 – June 4, 2010Himan Brown obituary.< ...

) * '' The Whistler'' (1942–1955) * ''

Suspense Suspense is a state of mental uncertainty, anxiety, being undecided, or being doubtful. In a dramatic work, suspense is the anticipation of the outcome of a plot or of the solution to an uncertainty, puzzle, or mystery, particularly as it aff ...

'' (1942–1962) * ''

The Mysterious Traveler ''The Mysterious Traveler'' was an anthology radio series, a magazine, and a comic book. All three featured stories which ran the gamut from fantasy and science fiction to straight crime dramas of Mystery fiction, mystery and suspense. Radio Wri ...

'' (1943–1952) (written by Robert Arthur, Jr. and narrated by

Maurice Tarplin Maurice Tarplin (April 1, 1911, Boston, Massachusetts – May 12, 1975) was a novelist and a radio actor best known as the narrator of '' The Mysterious Traveler'', employing a voice once described as "eerily sardonic." Radio Tarplin was a fami ...

) * ''

Creeps by Night ''Creeps by Night'' is an American old-time radio horror program. It was broadcast on the Blue Network February 15, 1944 - August 15, 1944. Format Using an anthology series format, ''Creeps by Night'' presented stories of suspense and mystery, de ...

'' (1944) * '' Mystery Playhouse'' (1944) (hosted by Peter Lorre) * ''

The Strange Dr. Weird ''The Strange Dr. Weird'' is a radio program broadcast on Mutual from 1944 to 1945. Sponsored by Adam Hats, the drama is notable in part because it was a sister series to '' The Mysterious Traveler'', both in theme and its narrator. Maurice T ...

'' (1944–45) (15-minute shorts, written by Robert Arthur, Jr. and narrated by

) * ''The Haunting Hour'' (1944–1946) * ''

The Sealed Book ''The Sealed Book'' was a radio series of mystery and terror tales, produced and directed by Jock MacGregor for the Mutual network. Between March 18 and September 9, 1945, the melodramatic anthology series was broadcast on Sundays from 10:30 pm ...

'' (1945) (written by Robert Arthur, Jr.) * ''Mystery in the Air'' (1945–1947) (starring Peter Lorre) * ''The Weird Circle'' (1946–47) * ''Murder at Midnight'' (1946–1950) * '' Quiet, Please!'' (1947–1949) (written by Wyllis Cooper, starring

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) * ''

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'' (1947–1954) * ''The Unexpected'' (1948) (15-minute shorts) * ''Murder by Experts'' (1949–1951) * '' The Hall of Fantasy'' (1949–1953) * ''

2000 Plus ''2000 Plus'' (aka ''Two Thousand Plus'' and ''2000+'') was an American old-time radio series that ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System from March 15, 1950, to January 2, 1952, in various 30-minute time slots. A Dryer Weenolsen production, it ...

'' (1950–1952) (the first adult science fiction series on radio) * '' Dimension X'' (1950–51) (featured adapted stories by authors including

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, Ray Bradbury and Kurt Vonnegut) * ''

ABC Mystery Theater ''ABC Mystery Theater'', also known as just simply ''Mystery Theater'' or ''Mystery Theatre'', was an American radio anthology, crime and mystery series from the 1950s. The program starred originally, actor Robert Carroll in the title role of ...

'' (1951–1954), anthology, crime and mystery series * ''Sleep No More'' (1952–1956) (featured

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narrating his own adaptations of stories) * ''Theater 10:30'' (1955) (Canadian) * '' X Minus One'' (1955–1958) (revival and continuation of ''Dimension X'') The final episode of ''

'' was broadcast on September 30, 1962, a date that has traditionally been seen as marking the end of the old-time radio era. However, genre series produced since 1962 include: * ''

The Black Mass ''The Black Mass'' was a horror-fantasy radio drama produced by Erik Bauersfeld, a leading American radio dramatist of the post-television era. The series aired on KPFA (Berkeley) and KPFK (Los Angeles) from 1963 to 1967, on an irregular schedu ...

'' (1963–1967) * ''

The Creaking Door ''The Creaking Door'' was an old-time radio series of horror and suspense shows originating in South Africa. The Old Time Radio Researchers Group reports 42 extant episodes in MP3 circulation. The series was first aired in 1964-65. The stories ...

'' (1964–65) (South African) * ''Beyond Midnight'' (1968–69) (South African) * '' The Zero Hour'' (1973–74) (hosted by

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) * '' Mystery Theater'' (1974–1982) (created by

Himan Brown Himan Brown (July 21, 1910 – June 4, 2010Himan Brown obituary.< ...

of ''Inner Sanctum Mysteries'') * '' Nightfall'' (1980–1983) (Canadian) * ''

The Cabinet of Dr. Fritz ''The Cabinet of Dr. Fritz'' was a 1984 binaural radio drama series produced by Thomas Lopez and the ZBS Foundation for NPR. At the beginning of each show, it was suggested that listeners wear headphones. Production “Fritz” was the nickname ...

'' (1984–85) (broadcast in "3D-Sound" stereo) * ''

2000X ''2000X'' is a dramatic anthology series released by National Public Radio and produced by the Hollywood Theater of the Ear. There were 49 plays of various lengths in 26 one-hour programs broadcast weekly and later released on the Internet. Plays ...

'' (2000) (literary adaptations) * '' The Twilight Zone'' (2002–03)

Television

In the history of television, live anthology dramas were especially popular during the

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of the 1950s with series such as ''

The United States Steel Hour ''The United States Steel Hour'' is an anthology series which brought hour long dramas to television from 1953 to 1963. The television series and the radio program that preceded it were both sponsored by the U.S. Steel, United States Steel Corpor ...

'' and '' The Philco Television Playhouse.''

Dick Powell Richard Ewing Powell (November 14, 1904 – January 2, 1963) was an American actor, musician, producer, director, and studio head. Though he came to stardom as a musical comedy performer, he showed versatility, and successfully transformed into ...

came up with an idea for an anthology series, '' Four Star Playhouse'', with a rotation of established stars every week, four stars in all. The stars would own the studio and the program, as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had done successfully with Desilu studio. Powell had intended for the program to feature himself, Charles Boyer, Joel McCrea, and Rosalind Russell. When Russell and McCrea backed out, David Niven came on board as the third star. The fourth star was initially a guest star. CBS liked the idea, and ''Four Star Playhouse'' made its debut in fall of 1952. It ran on alternate weeks only during the first season, alternating with '' Amos 'n' Andy''. It was successful enough to be renewed and became a weekly program from the second season until the end of its run in 1956. Ida Lupino was brought on board as the de facto fourth star, though unlike Powell, Boyer, and Niven, she owned no stock in the company. American television networks would sometimes run summer anthology series which consisted of unsold television pilots. Beginning in 1971, the long-run '' Masterpiece Theatre'' drama anthology series brought British productions to American television. In 2011, '' American Horror Story'' debuted a new type of anthology format in the U.S. Each season, rather than each episode, is a standalone story. Several actors have appeared in the various seasons, but playing different roles—in an echo of the ''Four Star Playhouse'' format. The success of ''American Horror Story'' has spawned other season-long anthologies such as '' American Crime Story'' and ''

True Detective ''True Detective'' is an American anthology crime drama television series created and written by Nic Pizzolatto. The series, broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States, premiered on January 12, 2014. Each season of the ...

''.

American drama

* '' The 20th Century Fox Hour'' (1955–1957) * '' ABC Movie of the Week'' (1969–1975) * '' ABC Stage 67'' (1966–67) * ''

Academy Theatre ''Academy Theatre'' is an American drama anthology series that aired on NBC in 1949. It ran for eight weeks as the summer replacement for '' Chevrolet on Broadway''. Format The series utilized a different cast each week who appeared in short w ...

'' (1949) * ''

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'' (1948–1950) * ''

Alcoa-Goodyear Theatre ''Alcoa Theatre'' is a half-hour American anthology series telecast on NBC at 9:30 pm on Monday nights from September 30, 1957 to May 23, 1960. The program also aired under the title ''Turn of Fate''. ''Alcoa Theatre'' was syndicated together ...

'' (1957–58) * ''

The Alcoa Hour ''The Alcoa Hour'' is an American anthology television series that was aired live on NBC from 1955 to 1957. The series was sponsored by Alcoa. Overview Like the ''Philco Television Playhouse'' and ''Goodyear Television Playhouse'' that had prec ...

'' (1955–1957) * '' Alcoa Premiere'' (1961–1963) * '' American Crime'' (2015–2017) * '' American Crime Story'' (2016–present) * '' American Horror Story'' (2011–present) * '' American Film Theatre'' (1973–1975) * '' American Playhouse'' (1981–1994) * '' The American Playwrights Theater: The One Acts'' (1989–90) * '' The American Short Story'' (1974–1980) * ''Appointment with Adventure'' (1955–56) * '' Armstrong Circle Theatre'' (1950–57) * '' The Barbara Stanwyck Show'' (1960–61) * '' Behind Closed Doors'' (1958–59) * ''

The Best of Broadway ''The Best of Broadway'' is a 60-minute live television anthology series that aired on CBS Television on Wednesdays at 10p.m. Eastern Standard Time from September 15, 1954, to May 4, 1955, for a total of nine episodes. Each show was broadcast liv ...

'' (1954–55) * ''

The Best of the Post ''The Best of the Post'' is a syndicated anthology drama television series adapted from stories published in the '' Saturday Evening Post'' magazine. It was produced by John J. Enders and hosted by John Conte. A total of 26 half-hour episodes, ...

'' (1960–61) * '' Betty Crocker Star Matinee'' (1951–52) * ''

The Bigelow Theatre ''The Bigelow Theatre'' (also known as ''Bigelow-Sanford Theater'' and as ''Hollywood Half Hour'' and ''Marquee Theater'' in syndication) is an American anthology series originally broadcast on CBS Television and on the DuMont Television Network. ...

'' (1950–51) * '' The Billy Rose Show'', also known as Billy Rose's Playbill (1950–51) * '' Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre'' (1963–1967) * ''

The Bold Ones ''The Bold Ones'' is the umbrella title for several television series. It was produced by Universal Television and broadcast on NBC from 1969 to 1973. It was a wheel format series, an NBC programming approach also used by that network in seri ...

'' (1969–1973) * ''

Broadway Television Theatre ''Broadway Television Theatre'' is a one-hour syndicated television anthology series produced by WOR-TV in New York City. The series premiered April 14, 1952 and ran through January 25, 1954. Overview ''Broadway Television Theatre'' featured a ne ...

'' (1952–1954) * ''

Buick-Electra Playhouse ''Buick-Electra Playhouse'' is a 90-minute dramatic anthology series produced by and aired on CBS from 1959–1960. It was sponsored by Buick. There were a total of four episodes, all based on Ernest Hemingway's works, ''The Killers'', ''T ...

'' (1959–1960) * '' Cameo Theatre'' (1950–1955) * ''

Camera Three ''Camera Three'' was an American anthology series devoted to the arts. It began as a Sunday afternoon local program on WCBS-TV in New York and ran “for some time”Mercer, Charles, Associated Press writer, Television World column, “Obscure Pr ...

'' (1955–1979) * '' The Campbell Playhouse'', also known as ''Campbell Soundstage'' and ''Campbell Summer Soundstage'' (1952–1954) * '' Cavalcade of America'' (1952–1957) * ''

CBS Playhouse ''CBS Playhouse'' is an American anthology drama television series that aired on CBS from 1967 to 1970. Airing twelve plays over the course of its run, the series won ten Primetime Emmy Awards and featured many noteworthy actors and playwrights. ...

'' (1967–1970) * ''

CBS Summer Playhouse ''CBS Summer Playhouse'' is an American anthology series that ran from June 12, 1987 to August 22, 1989 on CBS. It aired unsold television pilots during the summer season. Overview Tim Reid and Daphne Maxwell Reid acted as hosts during the first ...

'' (1987–1989) * ''

CBS Television Workshop ''CBS Television Workshop'' is an American anthology series that aired on CBS from January to April 1952. The series is noted for featuring early television appearances of several well known actors, including Audrey Hepburn, James Dean, Sidne ...

'' (1952) * '' CBS Workshop'', also known as CBS Repertoire Workshop (1960) * '' Celanese Theatre'' (1951–52) * ''

Celebrity Playhouse ''Celebrity Playhouse'' is an American anthology series that aired on Syndication from September 1955, to June 1956. Episodes were repeats of dramas that were originally shown on ''Schlitz Playhouse of Stars''. ''Celebrity Playhouse'' was produce ...

'' (1955–56) * '' Center Stage'' (1954) * ''

Cheer Television Theatre ''Cheer Television Theatre'' (also known as ''TV Theatre'') is an American anthology series and drama that aired on the NBC Television Network from May 30, 1954, through June 27, 1954. The series aired on Sunday nights from 7-7:30 PM. The series ...

'' (1954) * '' The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre'' also known as Chevrolet on Broadway (1948–1950) * ''

Chevron Hall of Stars ''Chevron Hall of Stars'' is an American television anthology series which aired in 1956 in first-run syndication. It was produced by Four Star Productions, and was a half-hour series. Gene Roddenberry’s script ''The Secret Weapon of 117' ...

'' (1956) * ''

Chevron Theatre ''Chevron Theatre'' is an American, 30-minute, filmed television anthology series, produced by MCA/ Revue Productions for first-run syndication. A total of 105 episodes aired from 1952 to 1954. Among its guest stars were Natalie Wood, Raymon ...

'' (1952–53) * '' Climax!'' (1954–1958) * '' Colgate Theatre'' (1949–50) * '' Colgate Theatre'' (1958) * '' Conflict'' (1956–57) * ''

Conrad Nagel Theater ''Conrad Nagel Theater'' is a 30-minute American anthology series originally airing in first-run syndication from January 26, 1955 - July 14, 1955. Re-runs aired in syndication from 1956–1958. Conrad Nagel was the host. A total of 25 episodes w ...

'' (1955) * ''

Cosmopolitan Theatre ''Cosmopolitan Theatre'' is an American anthology series which aired on the DuMont Television Network Tuesdays at 9pm ET from October 2, 1951 to December 25, 1951. Synopsis The series consisted of live presentations of stories written for ''Cosm ...

'' (1951) * ''

Crown Theatre with Gloria Swanson ''Crown Theatre with Gloria Swanson'' is a 30-minute weekly syndicated American anthology series produced by Bing Crosby ProductionsErickson, Hal (1989). ''Syndicated Television: The First Forty Years, 1947-1987''. McFarland & Company, Inc. . P. ...

'' (1952–1955) * '' Curtain Call'' (1952) * ''

Damon Runyon Theater ''Damon Runyon Theater'' is an American television program that presented dramatized versions of Damon Runyon's short stories. Hosted by Donald Woods, the program, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch's Budweiser beer, aired for a total of 39 episodes on ...

'' (1955–56) * ''

The Danny Thomas Hour ''The Danny Thomas Hour'' is an American anthology television series that was broadcast on NBC during the 1967–68 television season. Synopsis ''The Danny Thomas Hour'' comprised various formats, including dramas, comedies and musical-variety ...

'' (1967–68) * ''

The David Niven Show ''The David Niven Show'' is an American half-hour television anthology series that was broadcast from April 7 until July 7, 1959. Premise This series is an anthology series hosted by David Niven. Cast *David Niven as host Episodes Guest stars ...

'' (1959) * '' ''Deadline'''' (1959–1961) * '' Death Valley Days'' (1952–1970) * ''

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'' (1958) * ''Demi-Tasse Tales'' (1953) * ''

The Dick Powell Show ''The Dick Powell Show'' is an American television anthology series that ran on NBC from September 26, 1961, until September 17, 1963, primarily sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company. Overview The series was an anthology of various dramas ...

'' (1961–1963) * ''

Dispatches from Elsewhere ''Dispatches from Elsewhere'' is an American drama television series created by and starring Jason Segel that premiered on March 1, 2020, on AMC. It is based on the documentary film '' The Institute'' about the alternate reality game The Jejune ...

'' (2020) * ''

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents ''Douglas Fairbanks Presents'' is a 1953-1956 syndicated half-hour dramatic anthology series. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was the host, and he sometimes starred in episodes. It was also known as ''Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Presents''. A total of 117 episod ...

'', also known as ''Rheingold Theatre'' (1953–1957) * ''

Drama at Eight ''Drama at Eight'' was an American television program which was broadcast on the now defunct DuMont Television Network. The series ran during the summer of 1953. It was a dramatic anthology which aired Thursday nights from 8 to 8:30 PM (giving t ...

'' (1953) * '' DuMont Royal Theater'' (1951–52) * '' The DuPont Show of the Month'' (1957–1961) * ''

The DuPont Show of the Week ''The DuPont Show of the Week'' is an American television anthology drama series which aired for three seasons on NBC from September 17, 1961 to August 30, 1964. It was nominated one time for an Edgar Allan Poe Award and eight times for Primet ...

'' (1961–1964) * ''

The DuPont Show with June Allyson ''The DuPont Show with June Allyson'' (also known as ''The June Allyson Show'') is an American anthology drama series which aired on CBS from September 21, 1959, to April 3, 1961, with rebroadcasts continuing until June 12, 1961. The series was ...

'' (1959–1961) * '' The Elgin Hour'' (1954–55) * ''

The Errol Flynn Theatre ''The Errol Flynn Theatre'' is an anthology series presented by Errol Flynn, who would also play the lead in every fourth show. His wife Patrice Wymore and son Sean also made appearances. Production Filming started 1 March 1956 and was done by In ...

'' (1956–57) * '' Ethel Barrymore Theatre'' (1956) * ''

Faith Baldwin Romance Theatre ''Faith Baldwin Romance Theatre'' (also known as ''Faith Baldwin's Theatre of Romance'') is a 1951 half-hour dramatic American television anthology series hosted by writer Faith Baldwin. Initially, the show was on weekly but starting with episode 1 ...

'' (1951) * ''

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'' (2014–present) * ''

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'' (2017–present) * '' Fireside Theater'' (1949–1958) * '' The First Lady'' (2022) * ''

Footlights Theater ''Footlights Theater'' is a 30-minute American television anthology series that aired on CBS on Fridays in the summers of 1952 and 1953 as a replacement for ''Our Miss Brooks''. The program was broadcast on Friday nights from July 4, 1952, to S ...

'' (1952–53) * '' Ford Star Jubilee'' (1955–56) * ''

Ford Television Theatre ''General Motors Theatre'' (also known as ''CBC Theatre, Encounter, Ford Television Theatre,'' and ''General Motors Presents'') was a Canadian television anthology drama series of television plays, which ran on CBC Television under various titl ...

'' (1952–1957) * '' Ford Theatre'' (1948–1951) * '' Four Star Playhouse'' (1952–1956) * '' GE True'' (1962–63) * '' General Electric Theater'' (1953–1962) * '' General Electric Summer Originals'' (1956) * '' Genius'' (2017–present) * '' Goodyear Television Playhouse'' (1951–1957) * '' Goodyear Theatre'' (1957–1960) * '' Great Performances'' (1971–present) * ''

Gruen Playhouse ''Gruen Playhouse'' (also known as ''Gruen Guild Playhouse'') is a dramatic anthology series that aired on ABC and the now-defunct DuMont Television Network. Sponsored by the Gruen Watch Company, the series aired on ABC on Thursdays at 9:30pm ET, ...

'', also known as Gruen Guild Theatre (1951–1953) * ''

The Gulf Playhouse ''Gulf Playhouse'', also known as ''Gulf Playhouse: 1st Person'' and ''First Person Playhouse'', is an American anthology series that aired on Friday nights from 1952 to 1953 on NBC. Originally a standard live dramatic anthology series, it was la ...

'' (1952–53) * ''

Hallmark Hall of Fame ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'', originally called ''Hallmark Television Playhouse'', is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark Cards, a Kansas City-based greeting card company. The longest-running prime-time series in t ...

'' (1951–present) * '' The Haunting'' (2018–present) * ''

Hollywood Premiere Theatre ''Hollywood Premiere Theatre'' was the original title of an American television program that was broadcast more often as ''Hollywood Theatre Time'' on the ABC Television Network from September 20, 1950 to October 5, 1951. Content varied from wee ...

'', also known as Hollywood Theatre Time (1950–51) * ''

International Playhouse ''International Playhouse'' is the name of an American television series that was broadcast on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network during 1951. Broadcast history ''International Playhouse'' is a Monday night filmed series, but the exact da ...

'' (1951) * '' John Waters Presents Movies That Will Corrupt You'' (2006) * ''

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'', also known as ''On Trial'' (1956–1959) * ''

Joseph Schildkraut Presents ''Joseph Schildkraut Presents'' is an anthology television series that originally aired on the DuMont Television Network starring stage and screen actor Joseph Schildkraut. Broadcast history The series aired from October 28, 1953, to January 21, 1 ...

'' (1953–54) * ''

The Kaiser Aluminum Hour ''The Kaiser Aluminum Hour'' is a dramatic anthology television series which was broadcast in prime time in the United States during the 1956-57 season by NBC. ''The Kaiser Aluminum Hour'' was shown on alternate Tuesday nights at 9:30 pm Easter ...

'' (1956–57) * ''

Kraft Television Theatre ''Kraft Television Theatre'' is an American anthology drama television series running from 1947 to 1958. It began May 7, 1947 on NBC, airing at 7:30pm on Wednesday evenings until December of that year. It first promoted MacLaren's Imperial Chees ...

'' (1947–1958) * '' Law & Order True Crime'' (2017–present) * '' The Lloyd Bridges Show'' (1962–63) * ''

The Loretta Young Show ''The Loretta Young Show'' (originally known as ''Letter to Loretta'') is an American anthology drama television series broadcast on Sunday nights from September 2, 1953, to June 4, 1961, on NBC for a total of 165 episodes. The series was hosted ...

'' (1953–1961) * ''

Lottery! ''Lottery!'' is an American anthologic drama that premiered on ABC on September 9, 1983. The series aired for one season of 17 episodes and starred Ben Murphy as Patrick Sean Flaherty, and Marshall Colt as Eric Rush. ''Lottery!'' centered on o ...

'' (1983–84) * ''

Love Story Love Story or A Love Story may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Genres * Romance (love) ** Romance film ** Romance novel Films * ''Love Story'' (1925 film), German silent film * ''Love Story'' (1942 film), Italian drama film * ''Love ...

'' (1954) * ''

'' (1973–74) * ''

Lux Playhouse ''Lux Video Theatre'' is an American television anthology series that was produced from 1950 until 1957. The series presented both comedy and drama in original teleplays, as well as abridged adaptations of films and plays. Overview The ''Lux Vid ...

'' (1958–59) * ''

Lux Video Theater ''Lux Video Theatre'' is an American television anthology series that was produced from 1950 until 1957. The series presented both comedy and drama in original teleplays, as well as abridged adaptations of films and plays. Overview The ''Lux Vid ...

'' (1950–1959) * ''

The Magnavox Theatre ''Magnavox Theatre'' is an American television anthology of comedies and dramas that aired seven hour-long episodes on CBS in 1950, alternating weekly with '' Ford Theatre''. All were live except episode six (''The Three Musketeers''), which acc ...

'' (1950) * '' The Mail Story'' (1954) * ''

Masterpiece Contemporary ''Masterpiece'' (formerly known as ''Masterpiece Theatre'') is a drama anthology television series produced by WGBH-TV, WGBH Boston. It premiered on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) on January 10, 1971. The series has presented numerous acclaim ...

'' (2008–2011) * ''

Masterpiece Playhouse ''Masterpiece Playhouse'' is an American dramatic anthology series that aired in summer 1950 on NBC from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern time on Sundays. It was summer replacement for ''The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse''. It consisted of seven live ...

'' (1950) * '' Masterpiece Theatre'' (1971–present) * '' Matinee Theatre'' (1955–1958) * ''

Max Liebman Spectaculars ''Max Liebman Presents'', aka ''Max Liebman Spectaculars'', is an American television anthology series, presented monthly in a 90-minute format. A total of 28 episodes aired every fourth Sunday (some Saturday) from September 12, 1954, to June 9, 19 ...

'', also known as ''Max Liebman Presents'' (1954–1956) * '' Medallion Theatre'', also known as ''Chrysler Medallion Theatre'' (1953–54) * '' MGM Parade'' (1955–56) * '' The Millionaire'' (1955–1960) * ''

Monodrama Theater ''Monodrama Theater'', also known as ''Mono-Drama Theatre'', was a late night television series which aired on the DuMont Television Network weekdays at 11pm ET from May 1952 to December 1953. Production background The series consisted of a singl ...

'' (1953) * '' The Motorola Television Hour'' (1953–54) * '' Mr. Citizen'' (1955) * '' The Nash Airflyte Theater'' (1950–51) * ''

NBC Presents ''NBC Presents'' is a live merican anthology series produced by the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). A total of thirty-six episodes aired on NBC from January 3, 1949 to October 10, 1949. Guest stars included Cloris Leachman, John Forsythe, To ...

'' (1949–1950) * ''

NBC Television Opera Theatre The NBC Opera Theatre (sometimes mistakenly spelled NBC Opera Theater and sometimes referred to as the NBC Opera Company) was an American opera company operated by the National Broadcasting Company from 1949 to 1964. The company was established spec ...

'' (1950–1964) * '' NET Playhouse'' (1964–1972) * ''

New York Television Theatre ''New York Television Theatre'' is an American anthology series produced by WNDT-TV Newark, N.J., and airing on that station from 1965–66. From 1966 to 1970 it was aired on National Educational Television, (NET), later to become PBS. Its th ...

'' (1965–1970) * ''

Night Editor ''Night Editor'' is a 1946 B-movie film noir directed by Henry Levin and based on a popular radio program of the same name. The script for the film was based on a previous radio program episode "Inside Story.". The movie was to be the first i ...

'' (1954) * ''

Nine Thirty Curtain ''Nine Thirty Curtain'' was a dramatic anthology television series which aired on the DuMont Television Network from October 16, 1953, to January 1, 1954. The 30-minute show aired on Fridays at 9:30 pm ET. Episode status As with most DuMont series ...

'' (1953–54) * ''

The O. Henry Playhouse ''The O. Henry Playhouse'' was an early American anthology television series which featured television adaptations of short stories written by 19th-century author O. Henry and primarily set in New York City. The series was both hosted and narrat ...

'' (1957) * ''

One Man's Experience ''One Man's Experience'', also known as ''One Man's Story'', was a DuMont Television Network anthology TV show written and produced by Lawrence Menkin (1911-2000). The show aired Monday through Friday at 2:30pm ET from October 6, 1952, to April 10, ...

'' (1952–53) * ''

One Woman's Experience ''One Woman's Experience'', also known as ''One Woman's Story'', was a DuMont Television Network anthology TV show created and produced by Lawrence Menkin (1911-2000) and starring Wendy Waldron. The show aired from October 6, 1952 to April 3, 1953 ...

'' (1952–53) * '' Orient Express'' (1953) * '' ''The Passerby'''' (1951–1956) * '' The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse'' (1953–1955) * '' Personal Appearance Theater'' (1951–52) * ''

The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse ''The Philco Television Playhouse'' is an American television anthology series that was broadcast live on NBC from 1948 to 1955. Produced by Fred Coe, the series was sponsored by Philco. It was one of the most respected dramatic shows of the Golde ...

'' (1948–1956) * '' The Philco Television Playhouse'' (1948–1955) * ''

The Philip Morris Playhouse ''Philip Morris Playhouse'' is a 30-minute old-time radio dramatic anthology series.Terrace, Vincent (1981), ''Radio's Golden Years: The Encyclopedia of Radio Programs 1930–1960''. A.S. Barnes & Company, Inc. . P. 214. The program " nerally . ...

'' (1953–54) * '' The Play of the Week'' (1959–1961) * ''

Playhouse 90 ''Playhouse 90'' was an American television anthology series, anthology drama series that aired on CBS from 1956 to 1960 for a total of 133 episodes. The show was produced at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California. Since live anthology dr ...

'' (1956–1960) * ''

Playwrights '56 ''Playwrights '56'', a.k.a. ''The Playwright Hour'', is a 60-minute live American dramatic anthology series produced by Fred Coe for Showtime Productions. Twenty episodes aired on NBC from October 4, 1955, to June 19, 1956. It shared a Thursday ti ...

'' (1956) * '' Plymouth Playhouse'' also known as ''ABC Album'' (1953–54) * ''

Ponds Theater ''Pond's Theater'' is a 60-minute television anthology series sponsored by Pond's Creams that was produced by the J. Walter Thompson Agency on ABC-TV. Its original title was '' Kraft Television Theatre'', but when Kraft decided to drop the Thurs ...

'', also known as '' Kraft Television Theater'' (1953–1957) * '' Producers' Showcase'' (1954–1957) * '' Program Playhouse'' (1949) * '' Prudential Family Playhouse'' (1950–51) * ''

Pulitzer Prize Playhouse ''Pulitzer Prize Playhouse'' is an American television anthology drama series which offered adaptations of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, novels, and stories. The distinguished journalist Elmer Davis was the host and narrator of this 1950-1952 A ...

'' (1950–52) * ''

Pulse of the City ''Pulse of the City'' is an American television anthology drama series on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network. The series ran from September 15, 1953, to March 9, 1954. The directors of the dramas included Robert Altman. Episode status Thre ...

'' (1953–54) * '' Pursuit'' (1958–59) * ''

The Revlon Mirror Theater ''The Revlon Mirror Theater'' (also known as ''Mirror Theater'') is an American anthology drama television series. The series was broadcast on NBC from June 23 to September 1, 1953, before moving to CBS for the rest of its run from September 19 t ...

'' (1953) * '' The Richard Boone Show'' (1963–64) * ''

The Robert Herridge Theatre ''The Robert Herridge Theater'' is a 30-minute syndicated American television anthology series of dramas by noted authors like John Steinbeck and Edgar Allan Poe. It was produced and hosted by Robert Herridge for CBS Films, Inc. A total of 26 epi ...

'' (1960–61) * '' Robert Montgomery Presents'' (1950–1957) * '' Romance'', also known as ''Theatre of Romance'' (1949–1950) * ''

Romance Theatre ''Romance Theatre'' is a 30-minute American anthology television series produced for first-run syndication by Courtship Productions. A total of 83 episodes aired from 1982–83. The show was hosted by Louis Jourdan. Guest stars included Millie Pe ...

'' (1982–83) * '' Room 104'' (2017–2020) * ''

The Schaefer Century Theatre ''The Schaefer Century Theatre'' is a 30-minute American television anthology series sponsored by Schaefer Beer. A total of fourteen episodes aired in first-run syndication in 1952. Among its guest stars were Natalie Wood, Bonita Granville, Gar ...

'' (1952) * ''

Schilling Playhouse ''Schilling Playhouse'' is an American/British 30 minute anthology series produced for syndication by Edwin H. Knopf. The first season's episodes were filmed in the United States, and episodes thereafter filmed in the UK. Approximately 40 epi ...

'' (1959–1960) * '' Schlitz Playhouse of Stars'' (1951–1959) * '' Scream'' (2015–19) * ''

Screen Associates Films Screen Associates Films is a series of 29 half-hour American anthology dramas produced by Screen Televideo Productions/Flamingo Films. Eight episodes originally aired on ''Your Jeweler's Showcase'' on CBS. Those episodes and the remaining twent ...

'' (1952–53) * '' Screen Director's Playhouse'' (1955–56) * ''

The Seven Lively Arts ''The Seven Lively Arts'' is an American anthology series that aired on Sunday afternoons in 1957 on CBS television. The series was executive produced by John Houseman, and hosted by '' New York Herald Tribune'' critic John Crosby. Alfredo Anto ...

'' (1957–58) * ''

Short Short Dramas ''Short Short Dramas'' is an American dramatic anthology series which aired from September 30, 1952 to April 9, 1953 on NBC. During the original run it was hosted by Ruth Woods, whose segments were dropped when it was syndicated (see below). While ...

'' (1952–53) * '' The Silver Theatre'' (1949–1950) * ''

Somerset Maugham TV Theatre ''Somerset Maugham TV Theatre'' (originally known as ''Teller of Tales'' for the first three episodes) is an American anthology drama program. The series aired on CBS October 18, 1950 – March 28, 1951, and on NBC April 2, 1951 – Decemb ...

'' (1950–51) * ''

Stage 7 ''Stage 7'' is a 30-minute American TV drama anthology series that was broadcast on CBS from December 12, 1954, through September 25, 1955. This program premiered in December 1954 with the title ''Your Favorite Playhouse'' with all episodes being ...

'' (1955–56) * '' The Star and the Story'' (1955–56) * '' Star Stage'' (1955–56) * ''

Star Tonight ''Star Tonight'', an American television anthology series, aired on ABC from February 3, 1955, to August 1956. It consisted of 80 total episodes, 30 from 1955 and 50 from 1956. Each episode was a self-contained story, usually adapted from famous ...

'' (1955–56) * '' Starlight Theatre'' (1950–51) * ''

Stars Over Hollywood ''Stars over Hollywood'' is a radio anthology in the United States. It was broadcast on CBS from May 31, 1941, to September 25, 1954, sponsored first by Dari-Rich, Carnation Milk and later by Armour and Company. (Note: This program should not be ...

'' (1950–51) * '' Startime'' (1959–1960) * ''

'' (1948–1958) * ''

Studio 57 ''Studio 57'' (also known as ''Heinz Studio 57'') is an American anthology series that was broadcast on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network from September 1954 to July 1955, and in syndication from 1955 to 1958. "It's a Small World", the ...

'' (1954–1958) * '' Summer Playhouse'' (1964–1967) * ''

Sunday Showcase ''Sunday Showcase'' is a Canadian radio show, which airs Sunday nights on CBC Radio One. The program, hosted by Damiano Pietropaolo, is an anthology of radio drama Radio drama (or audio drama, audio play, radio play, radio theatre, or audio ...

'' (1959–60) * '' Sweepstakes'' (1979) * '' Telephone Time'' (1956–1958) * ''

Television Playhouse ''Television Playhouse'' is a half-hour American anthology series that was broadcast live on NBC. The series aired from December 4, 1947 to April 11, 1948, generally appearing every third Sunday during its run. The program was in cooperation with ...

'' (1947–48) * ''

Television Theatre ''Television Theatre'' is a one-hour American television anthology drama series. Six episodes aired on CBS Fridays from March 25, 1950 to June 2, 1950, alternating weeks with ''Actors Studio''. The November 19, 1950, episode was ''Foreign Corre ...

'' (1950) * ''

Theatre Hour ''Ford Theatre'', spelled ''Ford Theater'' for the original radio version and known, in full, as ''The Ford Television Theatre'' for the TV version, is a radio and television anthology series broadcast in the United States in the 1940s and 1950 ...

'' (1949–1950) * '' Theatre of the Mind'' (1949) * ''

Theatre '62 ''Theatre '62'' is an American dramatic anthology series produced by Fred Coe. Seven hour-long episodes aired on the National Broadcasting Company during the 1961–62 season. Its episodes were abridged adaptations of popular feature films produce ...

'' (1961–62) * ''

Tonight on Broadway ''Tonight on Broadway'' is a weekly television show that ran from 1948 to 1950 on the CBS Television network. It premiered on April 6, 1948 and was the first program to be broadcast over the newly formed CBS network. The show, which was develope ...

'' (1948–49) * '' The Trap'' (1950) * '' TriBeCa'' (1993) * ''

'' (2014–present) * ''

TV Reader's Digest ''TV Reader's Digest '' is the title of a 30-minute American television anthology drama series, which aired on the ABC from 1955 to 1956. Its theme music was "Polonaise" from Act III of ''Eugene Onegin''. Based on articles that appeared in ''Re ...

'' (1955–56) * ''

'' (1953–1963) * '' Unsolved'' (2018–present) * ''

Vacation Playhouse ''Vacation Playhouse'' is an American anthology television series that was broadcast during the summer months on CBS from July 22, 1963, to August 21, 1967. Premise ''Vacation Playhouse'' premiered on July 22, 1963, on CBS. The show aired as a ...

'' (1963–1967) * ''

Visions Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to: Perception Optical perception * Visual perception, the sense of sight * Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight * Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain un ...

'' (1976–1980) * '' Warner Bros. Presents'' (1955–56) * '' The Watcher'' (1995) * '' Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse'' (1958–1960) * ''

Willys Theatre Presenting Ben Hecht's Tales of the City ''Willys Theatre Presenting Ben Hecht's Tales of the City'' is a live US half-hour television anthology series. It consisted of adaptations of author Ben Hecht's stories. Hecht served as the series host. A total of seven episodes aired from Jun ...

'' (1953) * '' Windows'' (1955) * ''

Your Favorite Story ''Your Favorite Story'' is a syndicated TV anthology series that was broadcast in the United States from 1953 to 1955. The program was also known as ''My Favorite Story''. It was premiered in December 1954 with the title ''Your Favorite Playhouse'' ...

'' (1953–1955) * ''

Your Jeweler's Showcase ''Your Jeweler's Showcase'' is an American television anthology drama series. At least 21 episodes aired on CBS from November 11, 1952 to August 30, 1953. From January 6, 1953 to May 26, 1953 it alternated weekly with ''Demi-Tasse Tales''. Amon ...

'' (1952–53) * '' Your Show Time'' (1949) * ''

Your Story Theatre ''Your Story Theatre'' (also known as ''Story Theater'' and ''Durkee Story Theater'') is an American anthology television series that aired on the DuMont Television Network and on NBC. The DuMont series aired from November 4, 1950, to May 11, 195 ...

'' (also known as ''Story Theatre'' and ''Durkee Story Theatre'') (1950–51)

British drama

* ''

Armchair 30 ''Armchair 30'' is an anthology drama series of short plays produced by Thames Television and broadcast in 1973. The series was a spin-off from ''Armchair Theatre''.Tise Vahimagi and Michael Ian Grade ''British television: an illustrated guide'' ...

'' (1973) * '' Armchair Theatre'' (1956–1974) * ''

Armchair Mystery Theatre ''Armchair Mystery Theatre'' is a 60-minute UK television anthology mystery series. Thirty-four episodes aired from 1960–1965. It was hosted by Donald Pleasence and produced by Leonard White. It was a spin-off from the successful '' Armchair ...

'' (1960, 1964, 1965) * '' Armchair Thriller'' (1978–1981) * '' BBC Play of the Month'' (1965–1983) * ''

BBC Sunday-Night Theatre ''Sunday Night Theatre'' was a long-running series of televised live television plays screened by BBC Television from early 1950 until 1959. The productions for the first five years or so of the run were re-staged live the following Thursday, pa ...

'' (1950–1959) * '' BBC2 Playhouse'' (1973–1983) * '' Black Mirror'' (2011–) * ''

A Choice of Coward A Choice of Coward is a British television anthology series. Noël Coward served as host, introducing productions of his plays, Blithe Spirit, Design for Living, The Vortex, and Present Laughter ''Present Laughter'' is a comic play writte ...

'' (1964) * ''

City '68 City '68 is a UK 60 minute television anthology series of dramas about the emerging problems of a city. It was created by H.V. Kershaw and produced by Granada Television. Twenty episodes aired from 1967 to 1968. Directors included Michael Apte ...

'' (1967–68) * ''

The Canterbury Tales ''The Canterbury Tales'' ( enm, Tales of Caunterbury) is a collection of twenty-four stories that runs to over 17,000 lines written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer between 1387 and 1400. It is widely regarded as Chaucer's ''Masterpiece, ...

'' (2003) * '' Creeped Out'' (2017–) * '' Drama'' (1977) * ''

'' (1957) * '' Gaslight Theatre'' (1965) * ''

H.M. Tennent Globe Theatre ''H.M. Tennent Globe Theatre'' is a 90-minute UK drama anthology television series which was made by Associated Television (ATV) for the ITV network. Eight episodes were produced and broadcast on ITV in 1956. The episode titles were ''Misallia ...

'' (1956) * '' Hour of Mystery'' (1957) * '' Inside No 9'' (2014–) * '' ITV Play of the Week'' (1955–1974) * '' ITV Playhouse'' (1967–1982) * '' ITV Sunday Night Theatre'' (1969–1974) * ''

ITV Sunday Night Drama ''ITV Sunday Night Drama'' is a UK television anthology series produced by ABC Weekend Television, Associated Television (ATV), Associated-Rediffusion Television, and Granada Television. 74 episodes aired on the ITV (TV network) from 1959 ...

'' (1959–1980) * '' Festival'' (1963–64) * ''

Late Night Theatre Late Night Theatre is a UK television anthology series produced by Granada Television, Scottish Television (STV), Southern Television, and Westward Television. Forty-four episodes were aired on ITV (TV network) from 1972–1974. Among its gue ...

'' (1972–1974) * ''

'' (1963–1974) * ''

London Playhouse ''London Playhouse'' is a UK television anthology series that aired from 1955–56. There were a total of twenty-five episodes. Among its writing credits include Tad Mosel, N. Richard Nash, Henry James, Robert Lowell, and Robert Alan Aurthur. ...

'' (1955–56) * '' Moving On'' (2009–) * '' National Theatre Live'' (2009–) * ''

Orson Welles' Great Mysteries ''Orson Welles Great Mysteries'' is a British television series originally transmitted between 1973 and 1974, produced by Anglia Television for the ITV network. The series is an anthology of mystery stories. Each episode is introduced by Ors ...

'' ( 1973–74) * ''

Performance A performance is an act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment. It is also defined as the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function. Management science In the work place ...

'' (1991–1998) * ''

Play for Today ''Play for Today'' is a British television anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC1 from 1970 to 1984. During the run, more than three hundred programmes, featuring original television plays, and adaptations of stage ...

'' (1970–1984) * '' Play for Tomorrow'' (1982) * '' Playhouse Presents'' (2012–2014) * '' Saturday Playhouse'' (1958–1960) * '' Second City Firsts'' (1973–1978) * '' Screen One'' (1989–1993) * '' Screen Two'' (1985–1994) * '' Skins'' (2007–2013) * ''

Stage 2 ''Stage 2'' was a UK television anthology series produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Thirteen episodes aired on BBC2 under ''Stage 2'' billing from 1971–73. They were all productions of classic plays shown previously o ...

'' (1971–72) * '' Tales of the Unexpected'' (1979–1988) * ''

Theatre Night ''Theatre Night'' is the umbrella title under which adaptations of classic and contemporary stage plays were usually broadcast on BBC 2 BBC Two is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network owned and operated by the BBC. It ...

'' (1985–1990) * ''

Theatre Parade ''Theatre Parade'' was a British television programme, one of the world's very first regular series, broadcast by the BBC Television Service from its inception during 1936 until 1938. The programme presented excerpts from popular London theatre ...

'' (1936–37) * ''

Theatre 70 ''Theatre 70'' is a 70-minute UK dramatic television anthology series produced by Associated Television. Twenty-five episodes aired on ITV from 1960–61. Guest actors included Zoe Caldwell, Robert Horton, André Morell Cecil André Mesri ...

'' (1960–61) * '' Theatre 625'' (1964–1968) * '' Theatre Royal'' (1955–56) * '' Thirty-Minute Theatre'' (1965–1973) * ''

Thursday Theatre ''Thursday Theatre'' is a UK television anthology series produced by and airing on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) from 1964–1965. There were twenty-three episodes which included adaptations of the play, ''The Cocktail Party'', ...

'' (1964–65) * ''

The Afternoon Play ''The Afternoon Play'' is a British television anthology series, which consists of standalone contemporary dramas first shown during the daytime on BBC One. The first episode, entitled "Turkish Delight", aired on 27 January 2003. Since, a total ...

'' (2003–2007) * '' The Wednesday Play'' (1964–1970) * ''

Wales Playhouse Wales Playhouse is a 30-minute UK dramatic anthology series produced by and airing on BBC Wales. Twenty-two episodes aired from 1990–96. Guest stars included Brenda Blethyn, Jack Wild, and Andrew Howard Andrew Howard (born June 12, 196 ...

'' (1990–1996) * '' Weekend Playhouse'' (1984)

Canadian drama

* ''

First Performance ''First Performance'' is a Canadian dramatic television series which aired on CBC Television from 1956 to 1958. Premise These short series of television plays were produced as a promotion for Canada Savings Bonds. Scheduling The first season ...

'' (1955–1958) * '' General Motors Theatre'' (1953–1961) * '' Encounter'' (1958) * '' Norman Corwin Presents'' (1972) * '' On Camera'' (1954–1958) * '' Playdate'' (1961–1964)

Indian drama

* ''

Aahat ''Aahat'' (English: ''An approaching sound'') is an Indian thriller/ horror television anthology series created by B. P. Singh for Sony Entertainment Television. The series premiered on 5 October 1995. The episodes of first, second and fift ...

'' (1995–2015) * ''

Bible Ki Kahaniya ''Bible Ki Kahaniyan'' (English: ''Stories from the Bible'') is an Indian Hindi-language television program based upon scriptures from the Bible. The production aspired to complete both Old Testament and New Testament narratives of the Bible bu ...

'' (1993–1995) * '' Gumrah: End of Innocence'' (2012–2016) * '' Hoshiyar… Sahi Waqt, Sahi Kadam'' (2016–17) * '' Ishq Kills'' (2014) * '' Kabhie Kabhie (2003 TV series)'' (2003) * '' Katha Sagar'' (1986) * '' Kaun Hai?'' (2018–) * '' Kirdaar'' (1993–94) * ''

Koi Aane Ko Hai ''Koi Aane Ko Hai'' (English: Someone is there to Come) is an Indian supernatural drama television series that premiered on 13 March 2009 on Colors. The series is co-produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under their banner Balaji Telefilms. ...

'' (2009) * ''

Khidki ''Khidki: Humari Funny Kahani'' () is an Indian Hindi language mini-series produced by Hats Off Production. The show premiered on 28 June 2016 and is based on users who tweet their funny stories in 140 characters on Twitter. Casting director is ...

'' (2016) * '' Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat'' (2002–2004) * ''

Laal Ishq (2018 TV series) Laal Ishq (Cursed Love) was an Indian Hindi romantic horror television series that aired on &TV. The series premiered on 23 June 2018 under the production of Jaasvand Entertainments. It is produced by Anshuman Pratap Singh, Sachin Mohite, Sri ...

'' (2018–) * '' Love by Chance'' (2014–15) * '' MTV Big F'' (2015–2017) * '' Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (TV series)'' (2014–) * '' Rishtey (TV series)'' (1997–2001) * ''

Robi Thakurer Golpo Colors Bangla, previously known as ETV Bangla, is an Indian general entertainment pay television channel broadcasting in Bengali language. It was launched in 2000 as ETV Bangla, owned by the Hyderabad-based ETV Network. It was later sold to TV18 ...

'' (2015–16) * ''

Saturday Suspense ''Saturday Suspense'' is an Indian television suspense thriller series aired on Zee TV, which premiered on 5 April 1997. The series ended on 1 May 1999. Each episode of the series was 1 hour long, and produced by a different production company. ...

'' (2018–2020) * ''

Star Bestsellers ''Star Bestsellers'' is an Indian anthology television series which aired on Star Plus from 17 July 1999 to 23 July 2000. Writers and directors who worked in creating the episodes of the series include Anurag Kashyap, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Imtiaz ...

'' (1999–2000) * ''

Stories by Rabindranath Tagore ''Stories by Rabindranath Tagore'' is a 2015 Indian Hindi television series which aired on the EPIC channel. It is directed by Anurag Basu. Overview Set in Bengal of the 1920s, the show is a representation of the classic short stories by the B ...

'' (2015–) * ''

Teri Meri Love Stories ''Teri Meri Love Stories'' is an anthology series of 90 minute telefilms promoted as a "collection of assorted love stories" which premiered on 11 August 2012 on Star Plus. The series aired on weekends and featured many actors. Plot A series ...

'' (2012) * Twist wala love * '' Yeh Hai Aashiqui'' (2013–2016) * ''

Yule Love Story Yule Love Story is a drama series aired on Zee TV from 1993 to 1994. In every episode a new story was shown, which was a typical love story revolving around relation between teens. This series was succeeded by another series called Rishtey (TV ...

'' (1993–1995)

Pakistani drama

* ''

Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain ''Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain'' ( ur, ; ) is a Pakistani anthology television series produced by Angeline Malik which premiered on 27 March 2011 on Hum TV. The series is based on short stories on real life situations. A second season was premie ...

'' (2011–2014) * ''

Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay ''Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay''( ur, , lit=Colours of In-laws are unique) is a Pakistani anthology series, promoted as a "collection of assorted family stories" which premiered on 11 April 2012 on Hum TV. It is produced by Angeline Malik and Momina ...

'' (2012–2013) * '' Shareek-e-Hayat'' (2014–2015) * '' Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain! Phir Se'' (2016–2017) * ''

Ustani Jee ''Ustani Jee'' ( ur, , lit=Teacher) is a Pakistani anthology thriller drama series, directed and produced by Angeline Malik and Written by Yasra Rizvi. Each episode of drama consists of a different cast except Yasra Rizvi, Hammad Farooqui and ...

'' (2018) * '' Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja'' (2018) * ''

Choti Choti Batain ''Choti Choti Batain'' ( ur, , lit= Small Little Things) is a 2019 Pakistani anthology television series, created and developed by Shahzad Javed, Head of Content, HUM TV, co-produced by Momina Duraid of MD Productions and Angeline Malik. Th ...

'' (2019)

Philippine drama

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Maalaala Mo Kaya ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippines, Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. ...

'' (1991-present) *'' Magpakailanman'' (2002-2007, 2012-present)

Thai drama

* '' Girl From Nowhere'' (2018–present)

Animated

* '' Adventures from the Book of Virtues'' (1996–2000) * '' Andersen Monogatari'' (1971) * ''

Animal Stories ''Animal Stories'' is a British pre-school animated television series. It also aired on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney block in the United States from 1998 to 2001 and on Disney Channel (Asian TV channel), Disney Channel in the rest of Asia. The ...

'' (1998-2001) * ''

Animated Tales of the World ''Animated Tales of the World'' is a 2001 animated series that aired on HBO and S4C. It was produced by Children's Television Trust International and Christmas Films for S4C and Channel 4. The series is an anthology serie adapting a unique st ...

'' (2001–2003) * '' Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales'' (2006) * '' The Bob Clampett Show'' (2000–01) * ''

Bugs 'n' Daffy ''Bugs 'n' Daffy'' (formerly ''That's Warner Bros.!'') is an American animated anthology television series that aired on The WB from 1995 to 1998 as part of their Kids' WB weekday lineup. The series featured cartoons from Warner Bros.' library ...

'' (1995–1998) * ''

The Bugs Bunny Show ''The Bugs Bunny Show'' is a long-running American animated anthology television series hosted by Bugs Bunny that was mainly composed of theatrical '' Looney Tunes'' and '' Merrie Melodies'' cartoons released by Warner Bros. between 1948 and 196 ...

'' (1960–2000) * ''

A Bunch of Munsch ''A Bunch of Munsch'' is a Canadian animated anthology television series produced by Cinar. Each episode is based on a book by American-Canadian children's author Robert Munsch. The show aired from December 7, 1991 to December 2, 1992 on CTV in C ...

'' (1991–1992) * ''

Cartoon Alley ''Cartoon Alley'' is an American animated children's animated anthology series which aired on Turner Classic Movies on Saturday mornings from 2004 to 2008. It featured classic animated shorts. Originally broadcast at 11:30 AM ET, it was hosted b ...

'' (2004–2007) * '' The Cartoonstitute'' (2010) * '' The Cat&Birdy Warneroonie PinkyBrainy Big Cartoonie Show'' (1999–2000) * '' CB Bears'' (1977–78) * ''

The Chuck Jones Show Charles Martin Jones (September 21, 1912 – February 22, 2002) was an American animator, director, and painter, best known for his work with Warner Bros. Cartoons on the ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' series of shorts. He wrote, produ ...

'' (2001–02) * ''

Ciné si ''Ciné si'' ( ''Cinema If'') is a 1989 French silhouette animation television series conceived, written and directed by Michel Ocelot and realised at La Fabrique, consisting of short fairy tale and retro-future stories performed by the same ...

'' (1989) * '' The Comic Strip'' (1987) * '' Cream Lemon'' (1984–1987) * '' DC Nation Shorts'' (2011–2014) * ''

Donald Duck Presents ''Donald Duck Presents'' is an American animated television series that aired on The Disney Channel beginning in 1983 and which featured Disney animated shorts. Although Donald Duck shorts were the primary programming, additional cartoons featuri ...

'' (1983–1992) * ''

Donald's Quack Attack ''Donald's Quack Attack'' is an American animated television series which ran on The Disney Channel and was later rerun on Toon Disney. It premiered on November 2, 1992,''The Disney Channel Magazine'', Vol. 10, no. 5, October/November 1992: pp ...

'' (1992–2000) * '' Dragons et princesses'' (2010) * ''

Fabulous Funnies ''Fabulous Funnies'' is a 1978–1979 American animated children's show produced for Saturday morning television by Filmation. The show aired for one season from September 9, 1978, to December 1, 1978, on NBC, airing 13 episodes. The show was a ...

'' (1978–79) * ''

The Fairytaler ''The Fairytaler'' ( da, Der var engang...) is a 2002 Danish animated television series based on the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. and It was also the second anthology series adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's works right after And ...

'' (2002–03) * ''

Famous Classic Tales ''Famous Classic Tales'' is an animated anthology television series featuring animated adaptations of classic children's stories which aired on CBS from 1970 to 1984. The series was produced by the Australian division of Hanna-Barbera and Air Pr ...

'' (1970–1984) * '' Festival of Family Classics'' (1972–73) * '' Force Five'' (1980–1989) * ''

Freaky Stories ''Freaky Stories'' is a Canadian animated anthology television series, which was originally broadcast by YTV in English and Canal Famille in French (five-minute versions using the French title ''Frissons''). It is an animated show about urban ...

'' (1997–2000) * ''

Fred Flintstone and Friends ''Fred Flintstone and Friends'' is an American animated anthology wheel series and a spin-off of ''The Flintstones'' produced by Hanna-Barbera and Columbia Pictures Television that aired in daily first-run syndication from September 12, 1977 to ...

'' (1978–79) * ''Funpak'' (2005) * ''General Electric Fantasy Hour'' (c. 1960s) * '' Good Morning, Mickey!'' (1983–1992) * ''

The Great Book of Nature ''The Great Book of Nature'' (Italian: ''Il Grande Libro della Natura'') is an animated children's television series produced by Mondo TV and SEK Studio in 1999. It is composed of non-sequential episodes hosted by a bear, this series features vari ...

'' (1999–2000) * '' Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics'' (1987–88) * '' Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids'' (2000–2012) * ''

The Hanna-Barbera New Cartoon Series ''The Hanna-Barbera New Cartoon Series'', a.k.a. ''The New Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Series'' or ''The Wally Gator Show'', was a syndicated television package of animated cartoon series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, starting in 1962. The show ...

'' (1962–63) * ''

Hanna–Barbera's World of Super Adventure ''Hanna–Barbera's World of Super Adventure'' is a 30-minute animated anthology wheel series produced by Hanna-Barbera which was broadcast in first-run syndication from 1978 to 1984. Overview The series was similar in scope to Hanna-Barbera's ...

'' (1979–1984) * '' Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child'' (1995–2000) * '' The Harveytoons Show'' (1950–1962) * '' HBO Storybook Musicals'' (1987–1993) * '' House of Mouse'' (2001–2003) * '' Infinity Train'' (2019–2021) * '' The Ink and Paint Club'' (1997–98) * '' KaBlam!'' (1996–2000) * '' Kaboodle'' (1987–1990) * '' Kideo TV'' (1986–87) * ''

The Kwicky Koala Show ''The Kwicky Koala Show'' is a 30-minute Saturday-morning cartoon produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and Hanna Barbera Pty, Ltd. that aired on CBS from September 12 to December 26, 1981. This series is notable for being among cartoon director ...

'' (1981–82) * ''Late Night, Black and White'' (1996–2003) * '' Legends of Bikini Bottom'' (2011) * '' A Little Curious'' (1999–2000) * '' Manga Sekai Mukashi Banashi'' (1976-1979) * '' Mad'' (2010–2013) * '' The Marvel Super Heroes'' (1966) * ''

The Merrie Melodies Show ''The Merrie Melodies Show'' was an animated anthology television series released to syndication by Warner Bros. Television in 1972. Each half-hour episode featured three shorts from the ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' library, primari ...

'' (1972) * ''

Merrie Melodies Starring Bugs Bunny & Friends ''Merrie Melodies Starring Bugs Bunny & Friends'' is an animated anthology television series that aired weekdays in syndication from 1990 to 1992 and on the Fox Kids Network from 1992 to 1994. Originally made to coincide with Bugs Bunny's 50th b ...

'' (1990–1992) * ''Mickey Mouse and Friends'' (1994–95) * '' Mickey Mouse Works'' (1999–2000) * '' Mickey's Mouse Tracks'' (1992–1995) * ''

Mighty Mouse Playhouse ''Mighty Mouse Playhouse'' is an American Saturday morning television anthology series featuring animated short films starring Mighty Mouse. The series aired on CBS from 1955 to 1967. The series was credited with both popularizing the Mighty Mouse ...

'' (1955–1967) * '' Mononoke'' (2007) * '' The Mouse Factory'' (1972–73) * '' The Moxy Show'' (1993–1995) * ''

My Little Pony ''My Little Pony'' (''MLP'') is a toy line and media franchise developed by American toy company Hasbro. The first toys were developed by Bonnie Zacherle, Charles Muenchinger, and Steve D'Aguanno, and were produced in 1981. The ponies feature c ...

'' (1986–87) * '' The New Woody Woodpecker Show'' (1999–2002) * '' O Canada'' (1997–2002) * '' Oh Yeah! Cartoons'' (1998–2001) * '' Peanuts'' (2016) * '' The Pink Panther Show'' (1969–80) * '' The Popeye Show'' (2001–2003) * ''

The Porky Pig Show ''The Porky Pig Show'' is an American television anthology series hosted by Porky Pig, that was composed of '' Looney Tunes'' and '' Merrie Melodies'' theatrical cartoons made between 1948 and 1964. The series aired on ABC Saturday mornings fro ...

'' (1964–67) * '' Princes et princesses'' (1989) * '' Random! Cartoons'' (2008–09) * ''

Raw Toonage ''Disney's Raw Toonage'' is a half-hour American Disney animated series that aired on CBS on September 19, 1992. The show was cancelled on December 5 after 12 episodes had been broadcast. '' Bonkers'' and ''Marsupilami'' were spun off from this ...

'' (1992–93) * ''

Right Now Kapow ''Right Now Kapow'' is an American animated sketch comedy television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation for Disney XD. It is the one of the few collaborations between Warner Bros. and Disney since ''Who Framed Roger Rabbit''. The series pr ...

'' (2016–17) * ''

The Road Runner Show ''The Road Runner Show'' is an American Saturday morning animated anthology series which compiled theatrical Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner cartoons from the ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'', which were produced by Warner Bros. Carto ...

'' (1966–1972) * ''

Rumic Theater , or , is a Japanese manga collective composed of short stories written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. New stories are published annually in Shogakukan's ''Big Comic Original'' magazine (and other Shogakukan magazines) since 1987. A 13 ...

'' (2003–04) * ''

Saturday Supercade ''Saturday Supercade'' is an American animated television series produced for Saturday mornings by Ruby-Spears Productions. It ran for two seasons on CBS. Premise Each episode is composed of several shorter segments featuring video game characte ...

'' (1983–84) * ''

Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories ''Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories'' (also known as ''Bedtime Stories'') is a 1992 American live-action/animated anthology television series that originally aired on Showtime. The series, hosted by Duvall, was a showcase of short animated adaptati ...

'' (1992–1993) * ''

Short Circutz ''Short Circutz'' was a series of short computer animated videos that were played between television shows on YTV every weekend afternoon and evening from Saturday September 10, 1994 (coinciding with the premiere of ReBoot) until Sunday September ...

'' (1994–1996) * ''Shorts in a Bunch'' (2007–08) * ''

Shorty McShorts' Shorts ''Shorty McShorts' Shorts'' was an American animated anthology series, which consisted of 4-/5-minute shorts. It aired from July 28, 2006, to May 25, 2007. Summary The host of the show is Shorty McShorts. His name is often shortened to "Shorty" o ...

'' (2006–07) * '' Super Sunday'' (1985–86) * ''

Super Why! ''Super Why!'' (stylized as ''Super WHY!'') is a CGI-animated superhero preschool television series created by Angela C. Santomero (who also created ''Blue's Clues'') for PBS Kids and aimed for preschoolers ages 3 to 6. Produced by New York ...

'' (2007–2016) * '' Tales From the Cryptkeeper'' (1993–2000) * ''

The Tex Avery Show ''The Tex Avery Show'' is an American animated showcase series of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Bros. cartoon shorts prominently by animator Tex Avery (a.k.a. Fred Avery). In between the shorts, Don Kennedy gives short facts about the cartoons. ...

'' (1996–2002) * '' Timeless Tales from Hallmark'' (1990–91) * ''

ToonHeads ''ToonHeads'' is an American animation anthology series consisting of Hanna-Barbera, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros., and ''Popeye'' cartoon shorts, with background information and trivia, prominently about animators and voice actors of the shor ...

'' (1992–2003) * '' Toon In with Me'' (2021–present) * ''

Totally Tooned In ''Totally Tooned In'' is an American syndicated television animated cartoon compilation series consisting of theatrical cartoons from the Columbia Pictures and UPA animation studios. The series was produced in 1999 until 2000 by Columbia TriStar ...

'' (1999–2000) * ''

Two More Eggs ''Two More Eggs'' is an American animated sketch comedy web series produced by The Brothers Chaps for Disney XD's YouTube channel and Disney XD. The Brothers Chaps previously produced the web series ''Homestar Runner''. ''Two More Eggs'' is Dis ...

'' (2015–2017) * '' The Wacky World of Tex Avery'' (1997) * '' What a Cartoon!'' (1995–1997) * '' The Woody Woodpecker Show'' (1958–1959) * '' The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends'' (1992–95) * ''

Zootopia+ ''Zootopia+'' (marketed as ''Zootropolis+'' in Europe) is an animated mini-series based on ''Zootopia'' by Byron Howard, Rich Moore and Jared Bush. Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, the series was released on Disney+ on November 9, 2022. ...

'' (2022–present)

Adult animation

* '' The Boys Presents: Diabolical'' (2022) * ''

Cake Cake is a flour confection made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients, and is usually baked. In their oldest forms, cakes were modifications of bread, but cakes now cover a wide range of preparations that can be simple or elaborate, ...

'' (2019–present) * '' Cartoon Sushi'' (1997–98) * ''

Greatest Party Story Ever ''Greatest Party Story Ever'' is an American animated television series. The series premiered on MTV on January 14, 2016. Produced by Four Peaks Media Group, Den of Thieves, and animated by ShadowMachine. The program holds a TV-14 rating due to l ...

'' (2016) * ''

Jokebook ''Jokebook'' is an American adult animated comedy series produced by Hanna-Barbera. It aired on NBC for three episodes from April 23 to May 7, 1982. Format The series' theme song was sung by Scatman Crothers. ''Jokebook'' was an anthology of seg ...

'' (1982) * '' Like, Share, Die'' (2015) * '' Liquid Television'' (1991–1994) * '' Love, Death & Robots'' (2019–present) * '' Off the Air'' (2011–present) * ''

Party Legends ''Party Legends'' is an American live action/animated series that aired on Viceland, where celebrities narrate crazy, often-drug-induced, true stories of things that happened to them at parties. The series premiered on July 7, 2016. Episodes Sea ...

'' (2016–17) * ''

Robot Chicken ''Robot Chicken'' is an American adult animated stop motion sketch comedy television series, created and executive produced for Adult Swim by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich along with co-head writers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root. The writers, ...

'' (2005–present) * '' Spicy City'' (1997) * ''Sunday Pants'' (2005–06)

Children and family

* ''

ABC Afterschool Special ''ABC Afterschool Special'' is an American television anthology series that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from October 4, 1972, to January 23, 1997, usually in the late afternoon on weekdays. Most episodes were dramatically presen ...

'' (1972–1997) * '' ABC Weekend Special'' (1977–1997) * ''

CBS Afternoon Playhouse ''CBS Schoolbreak Special'' is an American anthology series for teenagers that aired on CBS from December 1978 to January 1996. The series began under the title ''CBS Afternoon Playhouse'', and was changed during the 1984–85 season. The concept ...

'' (1978–1983) * '' CBS Children's Film Festival'' (1967–1978) * ''

CBS Children's Mystery Theatre ''CBS Children's Mystery Theatre'' is an American television anthology series aimed at teens and pre-teens. A total of five episodes were produced by and aired on CBS from 1980–83. Episode titles were ''The Treasure of Alpheus T. Winterborn'', ...

'' (1980–1982) * '' CBS Schoolbreak Special'' (1984–1996) * ''

CBS Storybreak ''CBS Storybreak'' is a Saturday morning anthology television series that originally aired on the CBS network from 1985 to 1989. Hosted by Bob Keeshan (and in its 1993 return by Malcolm-Jamal Warner), the episodes are half-hour animated adaptation ...

'' (1985–1987) * '' Disneyland'' (1954–1958) * '' Dramarama'' (1983–1989) * ''

Faerie Tale Theatre Faerie Tale Theatre (also known as Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre) is an American live-action fairytale fantasy drama anthology television series of 27 episodes, that originally aired on Showtime from September 11, 1982 until November 14, 19 ...

'' (1982–1987) * ''

The Fox Cubhouse ''The Fox Cubhouse'' is an American preschool children's television series that aired weekday mornings on Fox Kids from 1994 through 1996. It ran for 234 episodes within two seasons. The show was an anthology series comprising several children's ...

'' (1994–1996) (contains Johnson and Friends,

Jim Henson's Animal Show ''Jim Henson's Animal Show'' is an American children's television series from the Jim Henson Company The Jim Henson Company (formerly known as Muppets, Inc., Henson Associates, Inc., and Jim Henson Productions, Inc.; commonly referred to as ...

, Rimba's Island, Magic Adventures of Mumfie and Budgie the Little Helicopter) * ''It's Itsy Bitsy Time'' (1999) (contains Budgie the Little Helicopter, 64 Zoo Lane, The Animal Shelf, Tom and Vicky and

Charley and Mimmo ''Charley and Mimmo'' (french: T'Choupi et Doudou) is a traditionally animated children's television series that aired on YTV between 1999 and 2002. Plot ''Charley and Mimmo'' () consists of a typical family (father, mother, son, and baby sist ...

) * ''

Jackanory ''Jackanory'' is a BBC children's television series which was originally broadcast between 1965 and 1996. It was designed to stimulate an interest in reading. The show was first transmitted on 13 December 1965, and the first story was the fairy-t ...

'' (UK, 1972–1985) * '' Lift Off'' (1992–1995) * '' NBC Children's Theatre'' (1963–1973) * '' Noddy'' (1998–2000) * ''

Off to See the Wizard ''Off to See the Wizard'' is an American television anthology series, partially animated but mostly live action, produced by MGM Animation/Visual Arts and telecast on ABC-TV between 1967 and 1968 that was narrated by Hal Holbrook. History The se ...

'' (1967–68) * ''

Once Upon a Classic ''Once Upon a Classic'' was an American television program hosted by Bill Bixby. The program aired on PBS from 1976 to 1980 as a production of WQED in Pittsburgh. The episodes consisted of adaptations of such classic literature as ''A Connecticut ...

'' (1976–1980) * '' Shining Time Station'' (1989–1993) * '' Shirley Temple's Storybook'' (1958–1961) * '' Special Treat'', also known as ''NBC Special Treat'' (1975–1986) * ''

Tall Tales and Legends ''Tall Tales & Legends'' (also known as ''Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales & Legends'') is an American folklore anthology television series of 9 episodes created by television and film actress Shelley Duvall, who also served as Executive Producer and Pr ...

'' (1985–1987) * ''

Walt Disney Presents The Walt Disney Company has produced an anthology television series since 1954 under several titles and formats. The program's current title, ''The Wonderful World of Disney'', was used from 1969 to 1979 and again from 1991 to the present. The pr ...

'' (1958–1961) * '' Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color'' (1961–1969) * '' The Wonderful World of Disney'' (1969–2009) * ''

WonderWorks ''WonderWorks'' is an anthology series which ran from 1984 to 1992. Produced by the Public Broadcasting Service, the Walt Disney Company purchased the home video rights to the series in 1987 and was responsible for making the series available t ...

'' (1984) * ''

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss ''The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss'' is an American children's puppet television series based on characters created by Dr. Seuss, produced by The Jim Henson Company. It aired from October 13, 1996, to December 28, 1998, on Nickelodeon. It combin ...

'' (1996–98)

Comedies

* The Comic Strip Presents... (1982–2015) * '' Carol and Company'' (1990–91) * ''Cilla's Comedy Six'' (UK, 1975) * ''Cilla's World of Comedy'' (UK, 1976) * '' Comedy Lab'' (1998–) * '' Comedy Playhouse'' (UK, 1961–2014) * '' Dear Uge'' (2016–) * ''

Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible ''Dr Terrible's House of Horrible'' is a satirical British comedy-horror anthology series created by Graham Duff, who co-wrote the series with Steve Coogan. BBC Two broadcast the series in 2001. ''Dr Terrible's House of Horrible'' spoofs the ...

'' (2001) * ''

The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theatre ''The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theatre'' is a half-hour filmed American comedy series produced by Eddie Cantor and made at Ziv Television Programs, Inc. for first-run syndication. Cantor hosted and performed on each show. Thirty-nine episodes were ...

'' (1955) * '' El Chapulín Colorado'' (1973–1979) * '' Ripping Yarns'' (UK, 1978–79) * ''

George Burns Comedy Week ''George Burns Comedy Week'' is a comedy anthology television series broadcast in the United States by CBS as part of its 1985 fall lineup, hosted by George Burns. Overview As he was age 89 when the show premiered, George Burns was billed as th ...

'' (1985) * ''

Good Heavens ''Good Heavens'' is an ABC comedy anthology series produced by Columbia Pictures Television that aired between February 29 and June 26, 1976. It ranked #17 in the Nielsen ratings during the 1975-76 television season. The main character was Mr. ...

'' (1976) * ''

The Guest Book ''The Guest Book'' is an American anthology comedy television series created by Greg Garcia. Season one starred Charlie Robinson, Carly Jibson, Lou Wilson, and Kellie Martin, while season two starred Jibson, Eddie Steeples, Kimiko Glenn, Jimmy T ...

'' (2017–2018) * ''

High Maintenance ''High Maintenance'' is an American Anthology series, anthology comedy-drama television show, television and web series, web series created by ex-husband and wife team Ben Sinclair (actor), Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld. The show follows The ...

'' (2012–2015, 2016–present) * ''

Human Remains Human remains may refer to: A corpse or skeleton * A deceased human body ** A cadaver ** A Human skeleton, skeleton Music * Human Remains (band), an American grindcore band * Human Remains (Hell album), ''Human Remains'' (Hell album), 2011 * Huma ...

'' (2000) * '' Inside No. 9'' (2014–) * ''

Oboler Comedy Theater ''Arch Oboler's Comedy Theater'' was an early American comedy television program. It aired on ABC for six episodes from September 23 to November 4, 1949. It was an anthology series of sorts, with each episode featuring a different set of characters ...

'' (1949) * ''

Love, American Style ''Love, American Style'' is an anthology comedy television series that aired on ABC from 1969 to 1974. The series was produced by Paramount Television. During the 1971–72 and 1972–73 seasons, it was a part of ABC's Friday primetime lineup ...

'' (1969–1974) * ''Miracle Workers'' (2019–present) * '' Murder Most Horrid'' (UK, 1991–1999) * '' The Ronnie Barker Playhouse'' (UK, 1968) * ''

Seven of One ''Seven of One'' was a British comedy series that aired on BBC2 in 1973. Starring Ronnie Barker, ''Seven of One'' was a series of seven separate comedies that would serve as possible pilots for sitcoms. Originally it was to be called ''Six of O ...

'' (UK, 1973) * '' Six Dates with Barker'' (UK, 1971) * '' Undressed'' (1999–2002)

Crime dramas

* ''

Adventure Theater ''Adventure Theater'' is a dramatic anthology series that aired on NBC from June 16, 1956, through September 1, 1956. The series was produced in England in 1953, but was never broadcast there as a series. It was also known as ''Calling Scotland ...

'' (1956) * '' American Crime'' (2015–2017) * '' American Crime Story'' (2016–) * '' Agatha Christie's Marple'' (UK, 2005–2014) * '' Agatha Christie's Poirot'' (UK, 1989–2014) * '' The Big Story'' (1949–1958) * ''

The Black Robe ''The Black Robe'' is an 1881 partially-epistolary novel by famed English writer, Wilkie Collins. The book, which relates the misadventures of one "Lewis Romayne", is noted for its anti-Catholic lens. Plot summary As the story begins, Romayne a ...

'', also known as ''Police Night Court'' (1949–1950) * '' Crime Patrol'' (2003–) * ''

'' (2014–) * '' FBI: The Untold Stories'' (1991–1993) * '' Gang Busters'' (1952, 1954–55) * '' Lawbreakers'' (1963–64) * '' The Man Behind the Badge'' (1953–1955) * '' Official Detective'' (1957–58) * '' Police Call'' (1955) * '' Police Story'' (1952) * '' Police Story'' (1973–1978) * '' Tatort'' (1970–) * '' The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes'' (UK, 1971–1973) * '' They Stand Accused'' (1949–1952, 1954) * ''

'' (2014–2019) * '' Underbelly'' (2008–) * ''

The Walter Winchell File ''The Walter Winchell File'' is a television crime drama series that initially aired from 1957 to 1958, dramatizing cases from the New York City Police Department that were covered in the ''New York Daily Mirror''. The series featured columnist an ...

'' (1957–58) * '' The Whistler'' (1954–55) * '' The Sinner'' (2017–2021)

Educational

* '' Inside/Out'' (1972–73) * '' ''Omnibus'''' (US, 1952–1961)

Historical

* '' Captain Newfoundland from the Tip of Atlantis''/''Captain Atlantis Late Night'' (Canada, 1972–present) * '' ''The Great Adventure'''' (1963–64) * ''

Our American Heritage ''Our American Heritage'' is a series of TV specials broadcast on NBC from 1959 to 1961. Mildred Freed Alberg produced the program with the cooperation of ''American Heritage'' magazine. Lowell Thomas was the narrator. Directors included James L ...

'' (1959–1961) * '' Profiles in Courage'' (1964–65) * '' Saga of Western Man'' (1963–1969) * '' You are There'' (1953–1957)

Medical

* '' The Doctor'', also known as ''The Visitor'' (1952–53) * '' Medic'' (1954–1956) * ''

Medical Story ''Medical Story'' is an American anthology series that aired on NBC from September 4, 1975, until January 8, 1976. Premise This was an anthology series about issues in the medical field, making it into the medical equivalent of '' Police Story''. ...

'' (1975–76)

Military

* '' Flight'' (1958–59) * '' Men of Annapolis'' (1957–58) * ''

Navy Log ''Navy Log'' is an American drama anthology series created by Samuel Gallu that presented stories from the history of the United States Navy. This series ran on CBS from September 20, 1955, until September 25, 1956.On October 17, 1956, it moved t ...

'' (1955–1958) * '' The Silent Service'' (1957–1959) * '' ''The West Point Story'' ''aka ''West Point'' (1956–57)

Mystery and suspense

* ''

Alfred Hitchcock Presents ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' is an American television anthology series created, hosted and produced by Alfred Hitchcock, aired on CBS and NBC between 1955 and 1965. It features dramas, thrillers and mysteries. Between 1962 and 1965 it was ren ...

'' (1955–1965) * ''

'' (1985–89) * '' Behind Closed Doors (1958 TV series)'' (1958–59) * ''

The Best in Mystery ''The Best in Mystery'' is an American anthology and mystery television series that ran for three years as a summer replacement series for the crime drama '' The Big Story''. The series aired on NBC from July 16, 1954, to September 3, 1954, ...

'' (1954) * '' The Boris Karloff Mystery Playhouse'' (1949) * '' Byline'', also known as ''Adventures in Mystery'' and ''News Gal'' (1951) * '' The Chevy Mystery Show'' (1960) * '' The Clock'' (1949–1952) * ''

Danger Danger is a lack of safety and may refer to: Places * Danger Cave, an archaeological site in Utah * Danger Island, Great Chagos Bank, Indian Ocean * Danger Island, alternate name of Pukapuka Atoll in the Cook Islands, Pacific Ocean * Danger Isla ...

'' (1950–1955) * ''

Dark of Night ''Dark of Night'' is an American anthology television series, dramatic anthology series that aired on the DuMont Television Network on Fridays at 8:30pm EST from October 3, 1952, to May 1, 1953. The series starred mostly unknown actors. In it, t ...

'' (1952–1954) * ''

Darkroom A darkroom is used to process photographic film, to make prints and to carry out other associated tasks. It is a room that can be made completely dark to allow the processing of the light-sensitive photographic materials, including film and ph ...

'' (1981–82) * '' Dow Hour of Great Mysteries'' (1960) * '' The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre'' (US TV version of British theatrical second features, 1960–1965) * ''

'' (1950) * ''

'' (1973) * '' Espionage'' (1963–64) * '' Eye Witness'' (1953) * ''

Fallen Angels A fallen angel is an angel that has been exiled or banished from Heaven. Fallen Angels may also refer to: Film and television * ''Fallen Angels'' (1948 film), a Greek film by Nikos Tsiforos * Fallen Angels (1985 documentary film) by Gregory Dark * ...

'' (1993–1995) * ''

George Sanders Mystery Theater ''The George Sanders Mystery Theater '' is the title of a 30-minute American television mystery drama series hosted by character actor George Sanders which aired Sundays on NBC in the summer of 1957, replacing the first half of '' Caesar's Hour'' ...

'' (1957) * '' Gun'' (1997) * ''

Hands of Mystery ''Hands of Murder'' (also known as ''Hands of Mystery'' and ''Hands of Destiny'') is an American mystery/anthology series that aired on the DuMont Television Network. Broadcast history Initially titled ''Hands of Destiny'', the show aired from A ...

'', also known as ''Hands of Destiny'', ''Hands of Murder'' (1949–1952) * '' The Hitchhiker'' (1983–1987) * '' I Spy'' (1955–1957) * '' Inner Sanctum'' (1954) * '' Invitation Playhouse: Mind Over Murder'' (1952) * ''

Kraft Mystery Theatre ''Kraft Television Theatre'' is an American anthology drama television series running from 1947 to 1958. It began May 7, 1947 on NBC, airing at 7:30pm on Wednesday evenings until December of that year. It first promoted MacLaren's Imperial Cheese ...

'' (Summer 1961, 1962, 1963) * ''

Kraft Suspense Theatre The ''Kraft Suspense Theatre'' is an American television anthology series that was produced and broadcast from 1963 to 1965 on NBC. Sponsored by Kraft Foods, it was seen three weeks out of every four and was pre-empted for Perry Como's ''Kraft Mu ...

'' (1963–1965) * ''

Mr. Arsenic ''Mr. Arsenic'' is a 30-minute American anthology television series featuring stories that provided detailed information on crimes and criminals from current headlines. It was hosted by Buron Turkus, author of ''Murder, Inc., The Story of the Sy ...

'' (1952) * '' Murder in Mind'' (2001–2003) * '' Murder Most Horrid'' (UK, 1991–99) * '' Mystery!'' (1980–) * '' Panic!'' (1957–58) * '' Philip Morris Playhouse'' (1953–54) * '' Rebound'', also known as ''Counterpoint'' (1952–53) * '' Scene of the Crime'' (1991–92) * '' Stage 13'' (1950) * ''

Sure as Fate ''Sure as Fate'' is a 60-minute American anthology mystery drama series that aired on CBS from 1950–51. It was produced live and was narrated by Paul Lukas. Its guest stars included Robert Cummings, E.G. Marshall, Kim Stanley, John Carradine ...

'' (1950–51) * ''

'' (1949–1954) * '' Suspicion'' (1957–58) * ''

Target Target may refer to: Physical items * Shooting target, used in marksmanship training and various shooting sports ** Bullseye (target), the goal one for which one aims in many of these sports ** Aiming point, in field artillery, fi ...

'' (1958) * ''

Twisted Tales ''Twisted Tales'' was a horror comics anthology published by Pacific Comics and, later, Eclipse Comics, in the early 1980s. The title was edited by Bruce Jones and April Campbell. Publication history ''Twisted Tales'' was published on a bi-mo ...

'' (1996–97) * '' Two Twisted'' (2006) (Sequel to Twisted Tales) * ''

The Vise (1955 TV series) ''The Vise'' (later known as ''Saber of London'', also known as ''Mark Saber'') is an American detective drama that was broadcast on ABC (1955-1957) and then moved to NBC (1957-1960). The series is a reboot of the '' ABC Mystery Theater'' radio a ...

'' (1955–57) * ''

Volume One Volume One, Volume 1, Volume I or Vol. 1 may refer to: Albums * ''Volume One'' (The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band album), 1966 * ''Volume One'' (Sleep album) * ''Volume One'' (Fluff album) * ''Volume One'' (She & Him album), 2008 * ''Volum ...

'' (1949) * '' The Web'' (1950–1954) * '' The Web'', syndication title ''Undercurrent'' (1957) * ''

Your Play Time ''Your Play Time'' is a 30-minute American television anthology series that ran as a summer replacement show in 1953, 1954, and 1955. The first two seasons contained live and filmed dramas, often with foreign settings. The 1955 season had comedi ...

'' (1953–1955)

Religious

Science fiction and horror

Westerns

Film

Anthology film series are rare compared to their TV and radio counterparts. There have been several attempts within the horror genre to have a franchise with an anthology format, such as with the ''Halloween'' franchise where the third film, '' Halloween: Season of the Witch'', was meant to be the beginning of a series of anthology horror films, but due to negative reception that plan was shelved.

Drama series

Genre

Video games

Anthology video games have seen very rare in the 1980s and onwards.

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National Audio Theatre: "Inebriate of Air: A Short History of Contemporary American Radio Drama" by Sarah Montague, (June 8, 1999)

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Radio

Drama

Genre series

Television

American drama

British drama

Canadian drama

Indian drama

Pakistani drama

Philippine drama

Thai drama

Animated

Adult animation

Children and family

Comedies

Crime dramas

Educational

Historical

Medical

Military

Mystery and suspense

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Science fiction and horror

Westerns

Film

Drama series

Genre

Video games

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