Great Ghost Tales

Great Ghost Tales is an American horror television series that aired live from July 6 until September 21, 1961. The program was the summer replacement for The Ford Show.

Premise

An anthology of scary stories. Authors whose works were presented included William Fryer Harvey.

Cast

Actors featured in the series included Judith Evelyn, Richard Thomas, Robert Duvall, Joanne Linville, Laurie Main, Lee Grant, Arthur Hill, Lois Nettleton, Salome Jens, Ruth White, Mildred Dunnock, R. G. Armstrong, Janet Ward, Edmon Ryan, David J. Stewart, Collin Wilcox, James Broderick, Vincent Gardenia, Virginia Leith, Herbert Voland, John Abbott Blanche Yurka, Clifford David, Ann Williams, Eric Berry, William Redfield, Diana Van Der Vlis, Walter Matthau, and Kevin McCarthy.

Production

The series was broadcast in color, with each episode produced live in New York. It was on Thursday nights from 9:30 to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Directors included Daniel Petrie. Writers included James Lee. Talent Associates — Paramount Limited produced the series, and Ford sponsored it. It was replaced by Hazel.

Critical response

A review of the premiere episode in The New York Times called the episode "an encouraging send-off for the new venture." The review complimented the presentation and the "skill and sensitivity" of the actors.