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 CBS from April 1955 through February 1956.
20 Episodes
TV's attempt to capture the flavor of Runyon's beloved Times Square meets with moderate success as we follow a guy and his doll, through a world centered around the crap table and the race track. This one's got a professor making with the words who's got all the anglesβhe wins Vivian Blaine and a large stake besides. His method is not recommended for all horseplayers,
April 16, 1955Shortly before World War 2, two mobsters are forced to flee to France.
July 30, 1955