Strange Stories (TV series)

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Strange Stories is a 30-minute American television supernatural anthology series which was hosted by Edward Arnold and aired in first-run syndication in 1956.

Guest stars included Brian Keith, Vera Miles, Charles Coburn, Spring Byington, and DeForest Kelley.

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