Myself a Stranger

S08 E08 • Sunday, Jan 27, 1957 • Jan 27

Twelfth Night

S08 E10 • Sunday, Mar 10, 1957 • Mar 10 • 1h 30m

Viola and Sebastian are lookalike twins, separated by a shipwreck. Viola lands in Illyria, where she disguises herself like her brother and goes into the service of the Duke Orsino. Orsino sends her to help him woo the Lady Olivia, who doesn't want the Duke, but finds that she likes the new messenger the Duke's sending. Then, of course, Viola's brother shows up, and merry hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, Olivia's uncle and his cohorts are trying to find some way to get back at Olivia's officious majordomo, Malvolio.

Requiem for a Heavyweight

S08 E13 • Sunday, Mar 31, 1957 • Mar 31

An over-the-hill heavyweight boxing champion who suffers from the ravages of years of head trauma is exploited by his manager, despite the efforts of a compassionate young woman who tries to help him recover his self-respect.

The Lass of Richmond Hill

S08 E23 • Sunday, Jun 9, 1957 • Jun 9

The Prince of Wales, contrary to strict royal protocol, falls in love with a commoner, Maria Fitzherbert, and plans to marry her.

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

S08 E26 • Sunday, Jun 30, 1957 • Jun 30

Before becoming one of America's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln had a long career as a businessman, lawyer, government official and elected representative for the state of Illinois. This film looks at the rise of this self-educated statesman, including his famous series of public debates with rival Stephen Douglas. A glimpse is also shown of some of the more personal aspects of his Lincoln's life, including the early romance and heartbreak he experienced with Ann Rutledge.

The Magnificent Egotist

S08 E28 • Sunday, Jul 14, 1957 • Jul 14

The Mulberry Bush

S08 E42 • Sunday, Oct 20, 1957 • Oct 20

The Trial of Mary LaFarge

S08 E50 • Sunday, Dec 15, 1957 • Dec 15

Who Cares?

S08 E51 • Sunday, Sep 15, 1957 • Sep 15