The Loretta Young Show
The Loretta Young Show is an American anthology drama series that aired from 1953 to 1961 on NBC, created by and starring Academy Award-winning actress Loretta Young. Each episode presented a self-contained story, often with Young playing a different character, exploring themes of morality, family, and personal struggle. The series was notable for Young's signature entrance through a doorway in an elegant gown, and for its emphasis on stories with a moral or spiritual dimension. The show earned multiple Emmy Awards and was one of the most respected dramatic series of its era. Many episodes are in the public domain.
Season 1
Imperfect Balance
A story about a woman struggling to maintain balance in her life amid competing demands and personal crises, with Loretta Young exploring
The Question
A woman faces a difficult question that will determine the course of her life, in a story that explores the weight of moral choices and
My Favorite Monster
A whimsical yet touching story about a woman and the unlikely "monster" in her life, exploring themes of acceptance and the
The Room Next Door
A woman becomes drawn into the life of the person in the room next door, discovering a story that challenges her assumptions about
But for God's Grace
A story about the thin line between fortune and misfortune, exploring how a single moment of grace can change the course of a life, with
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
A legal drama exploring the standard of proof "beyond a reasonable doubt," as a woman caught in a web of circumstantial evidence fights
Evil for Evil
A moral drama about the cycle of vengeance and the cost of returning evil for evil, exploring whether forgiveness can break the chain of
The Flood
A community faces a devastating flood that tests the courage and character of everyone in its path, in a story about how natural
One Beautiful Moment
A story about the power of a single beautiful moment to transform a life, exploring how fleeting instances of joy and connection can
The Lamp
A symbolic story about a lamp that illuminates more than just a room, exploring themes of guidance, hope, and the light that wisdom
Details
- Years
- 1953–1961
- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes
- 10
- Genres
- Drama, Anthology
- Rating
- 7.8/10
- Status
- Public Domain Mark 1.0
- Studio
- Lewislor Productions
