The Passerby (TV series)

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The Passerby is an American TV series that was broadcast in the 1950s and was distributed on the NTA Film Network. [1] It was produced by Ely Landau. [2]

Original plans called for a 15-minute program to be aired five times a week with production beginning in New York in October 1952. [2] However, the trade publication Broadcasting in 1953 described the program as a "26-part series of half-hour TV films", with production having begun in June. [3]

Celebrities who made guest appearances included Veronica Lake, Jackie Cooper, Fay Bainter, Eva Gabor, and Kent Smith. Among its directors was James Neilson (director).[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "The Nation's Top Television Programs", The Billboard , 6 August 1955. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Film Report" (PDF). Broadcasting. September 29, 1952. p. 99. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  3. "(untitled brief)" (PDF). Broadcasting. June 22, 1953. p. 34-C. Retrieved February 22, 2021.