first-run syndication TV (in US)
there weren't just 3 channels, there was also this oddball assortment of adventure, comix, toones, talk & game shows. Missing The Passerby (1951-1956)
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- An animated series about a preteen Native American boy. Pow Wow struggled to protect the forest and its wildlife from threats, and regularly tried to rescue injured animals. He took advise from his mentor, a wise medicine man.
- StarsDuncan RenaldoLeo CarrilloTroy MeltonThe Cisco Kid rides through the American frontier with his sidekick, Pancho, fighting corruption with a blend of pride and humor that created a legend in the hearts of generations of television viewers.
- CreatorsAlexander AndersonJay WardStarsVern LoudenRoy WhaleyRuss CoughlanThe humorous adventures of the heroic Crusader Rabbit, and his sidekick Rags the Tiger.
- StarsRalph ByrdJoe DevlinWilliam WoodsonIntrepid detective Dick Tracy tangles with a bizarre rogue's gallery of villains. But as always our stoic officer of the law, virtuous to a fault, proves himself up to the task of putting the criminals behind bars.
- StarsKent TaylorLois CollierFrank OrthBlackie and gal pal Mary, and their dog Whitey, solve lots of Los Angeles crimes before the cops can do it.
- StarsJack LaLanneRuby HandlerJack LaLanne shows the audience his "trimnastics" and other ways to get in better shape.
- CreatorsWhitney EllsworthRobert MaxwellStarsGeorge ReevesNoel NeillJack LarsonThe Man of Steel fights crime with help from his friends at the "Daily Planet."
- StarsBud AbbottLou CostelloSid FieldsBud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields' boarding house. Lou's girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Any premise would lead to slapstick, puns, lots of gimmicks from their movies.
- CreatorRuth WoodmanStarsStanley AndrewsRobert TaylorRonald ReaganWestern stories and legends based, and filmed, in and around Death Valley, California. One of the longest-running Western series, originating on radio in the 1930s. The continuing sponsor was "20 Mule Team" Borax, a product formerly mined in Death Valley.
- StarsBetty WhiteDel MooreJack NarzThe day-to-day events in the lives of a newly-married couple. Each episode consists of three short, unrelated sketches in which characters often break the imaginary fourth wall.
- StarsJon HallRay MontgomeryNick StewartMissionaries' kid Tom Reynolds returns to the jungle as a doctor where he treats natives ("Ramar" means "White Medicine Man") and takes care of bad guys, aided by Prof. Ogden.
- StarsRussell HaydenJackie CooganPhil ArnoldPat Gallagher and his sidekick Stoney Crockett are Secret Service agents in the Old West, dispatched by the government to investigate crimes threatening the young nation.
- StarsLiberaceGordon RobinsonJoan O'BrienLiberace wanted his own show where he could control his presentation as he did with his club shows. This series was a smash hit.
- StarsSylvia SidneyEdward Everett HortonErnest TruexThis syndicated show presented adaptations of Broadway shows.
- StarsHerbert MarshallPaul GuilfoyleDavid ColmansHerbert Marshall hosted this anthology series of fast paced thirty minute dramas. It was also known as "Times Square Playhouse."
- StarsDan DuryeaDouglass DumbrilleMyrna DellCon artist and private eye China Smith works out of a bar in Singapore, roaming Asia in search of beautiful women (who like his tough style) and quick money. His nemeses are the friendly British Inspector and the scheming "empress."
- StarsJohnny CashLuther PerkinsMarshall GrantAn hourly country & western variety music and barn dance show, originating from Los Angeles and featuring live performances from many of the top country performers of the 1950's.
- StarsSally Claster GelbardNancy ClasterBruce Edward HallA 1953 -1994 children's T.V. show that used hosts, puppets, games, music, short cartoons, and educational segments to teach a variety of subjects to preschool children.
- StarsRichard CarlsonJohn ZarembaVirginia StefanHerbert Philbrick's covert life as an FBI spy within the Communist underground, his dual existence fraught with constant peril and the challenge of keeping his espionage activities hidden from family and friends.
- StarsAdolphe MenjouJohn HamiltonDan WhiteTV comedy anthology series
- StarsRonald HowardHoward Marion-CrawfordArchie DuncanThe adventures of master detective Sherlock Holmes as he and his assistant, Dr. Watson--and, somewhat reluctantly, the bumbling Inspector Lestrade--battle criminals in London.
- StarsSteve HollandIrene ChamplinJoseph NashSpace hero Flash Gordon and his crew of the Galaxy Bureau of Investigation patrol space, battling space monsters, power-mad alien dictators and other threats to the stability of the universe.
- CreatorJay DratlerStarsJoel AldrichTim GrahamJean ByronThis dramatic anthology series went into open syndication when the DuMont Television Network ceased operations.
- StarsPreston FosterDouglas DickLois MoranJohn Herrick was the Captain of the tug "Cheryl Ann" in Los Angeles harbor. His family consisted of wife May, Police Detective son Jim, and the crew of the tug, his son Carl, Tip, and Willie. Carl was engaged to Terry. The stories revolved around the family and various criminals encountered around the harbor.
- StarsDan DuryeaNestor PaivaKeith McConnellIn this syndicated series China Smith is an adventurer based in 1950's Singapore. He takes on an array jobs to earn money, from fleecing the deserving to doing investigative work. Hobson is the local lawmen while Shira the mysterious temptress.