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The Schaefer Century Theatre is a 30-minute American television anthology series sponsored by Schaefer Beer. [1] A total of fourteen episodes aired in first-run syndication in 1952.

Natalie Wood made her TV debut in the show's "Playmates" episode. Among its other guest stars were Alan Napier, [2] Bonita Granville, [3] Garry Moore, Billy Gray, Ruth Warrick, Randy Stuart, Lynn Roberts, Robert Paige, Lynn Bari, Robert Hutton, John Sutton, Onslow Stevens, Whitfield Connor, and Alan Mowbray. [1]

Writers whose works were adapted for the program included A. M. Burrage. [4]

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