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ABC 1952 - 1957 5 seasons 131 eps PG Ended

Cavalcade of America

1952 - 1957 5 seasons 131 eps PG

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45 min

S5 · E1 · Sep 18, 1956

Monument to a Young Man Episode 1

A Los Angeles police detective, school principal, and star athlete try to help a juvenile delinquent.

45 min

S5 · E2 · Sep 25, 1956

A Bed of Roses Episode 2

An engaged girl disagrees with her parents about the kind of wedding ceremony she should have. She wants an elaborate church wedding; her parents insist on a simple home ceremony.

45 min

S5 · E3 · Oct 9, 1956

The People and General Glancy Episode 3

The small community of Duluth, Ga., is desperately in need of a hospital, but refuses to accept a wealthy industrialist's check.

45 min

S5 · E4 · Oct 16, 1955

Wild April Episode 4

Portrays events in the later life of Johnny Appleseed, showing his influence on the pioneers who lived in a small community in the Ohio River Valley.

45 min

S5 · E5 · Oct 23, 1956

The Hobo Kid Episode 5

A truant-officer tracks down a kid who's not in school because he's watching his father drink himself to death.

45 min

S5 · E6 · Oct 30, 1956

Date With a Stranger Episode 6

An Austrian girl is desperate because she is about to be deported from the U.S. She prays to George Washington for help. This results in a mysterious encounter with a man named Casimir Pulaski.

45 min

S5 · E7 · Nov 13, 1956

Innocent Bystander Episode 7

A newspaper reporter that has lived his whole life believing in the biblical maxim of ?As Ye Sow, so Shall Ye Reap.? When he is seriously injured while investigating a juvenile gang fight, he begins to lose his faith.

45 min

S5 · E8 · Nov 20, 1956

Woman's Work Episode 8

An elderly man lets his son and the boy's bride live in the family home. His intentions are to turn the girl into a household slave, but she has a different idea.

45 min

S5 · E9 · Nov 27, 1956

Return of Bombardier Episode 9

During his imprisonment in a Japanese POW camp, an American flier finds that religion gives him the strength he needs to withstand hardship. He vows to return to Japan to preach the word of God if he is ever released.

45 min

S5 · E10 · Dec 4, 1956

Pursuit of a Princess Episode 10

Long-time partners in an antique business break up when one of them marries the other?s former girl friend. Each opens an antique store, keeping a wary eye on the other?s activities. When the married partner starts collecting cigar-store Indians, the other begins to thwart his every effort.

45 min

S5 · E11 · Dec 11, 1956

Once a Hero Episode 11

An ex-rodeo champion who feels he has failed as a father tries to gain respect in his son's eyes by going back to the rodeo where he was once successful.

45 min

S5 · E12 · Dec 18, 1956

The Blessed Midnight Episode 12

A youngster steals a cake from a bakery to give his aunt. With the help of a friend his own age, the boy tries to keep from being caught.

45 min

S5 · E13 · Dec 25, 1956

Three Young Kings Episode 13

As part of the Christmas festivities in a Latin-American village, youngster traditionally distribute gifts to other children whose parents purchased the presents. The gift-givers almost start a revolt one year by giving the gifts to the poor children instead.

45 min

S5 · E14 · Jan 1, 1957

The Two Worlds of Nicolo Episode 14

A teenage Italian boy comes to this country to attend high school as an exchange student. He is thrilled and happy with everything about his visit, until he learns his family in Italy is in trouble.

45 min

S5 · E15 · Jan 8, 1957

The House of Empty Rooms Episode 15

A widow worries about the years ahead. All the children are living far away, and her house seems increasingly empty and lonely each day.

45 min

S5 · E16 · Jan 15, 1957

Leap to Heaven Episode 16

Story of two-time Olympic champion Bob Richards in Polevaulting (1952-1956), who started off as a young football halfback, then after winning Olympic medals moving on to the ministry.

45 min

S5 · E17 · Jan 22, 1957

Dowry for Ilona Episode 17

A young Hungarian-American couple fall in love and plan to marry. They announce their intentions to their parents, and immediately a family rivalry emerges. Both fathers want to present impressive marriage gifts.

45 min

S5 · E18 · Jan 29, 1957

The Man from St. Paul Episode 18

Principal John Norton befriends a youngster who is accused of robbery, and obtains a parole for the boy. He even gets him a job as cashier in the school lunchroom. When money is stolen from the lunchroom, the boy becomes the number-one suspect, and Norton again comes to his assistance.

45 min

S5 · E19 · Feb 5, 1957

Are Trees People? Episode 19

An elderly Irishwoman is living alone in suburban home given to her by her married daughter. On a trip back to the Bronx to visit old friends, she discovers three orphan youngsters, and takes them home with her, without notifying the proper authorities.

45 min

S5 · E20 · Feb 12, 1957

Decision for a Hero Episode 20

Joe Loring, a college football player, doesn't know it, but Dewey Elton, a fellow student, has been writing letters home saying they are best friends. When Dewey dies unexpectedly, his parents arrive on campus and want to talk about him with Joe.

45 min

S5 · E21 · Feb 19, 1957

The Frightened Witness Episode 21

Joe Kohler happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. He witnesses a mob hit when a car deliberately runs over a pedestrian. When mob lieutenant Craig tells Joe that he had best keep quiet and even stops home with him to see his family, Joe gets the point. But Joe doesn't like being intimidated and goes to the police to tell his story and do the right thing.

45 min

S5 · E22 · Mar 5, 1957

The Man Who Asked No Favors Episode 22

During a dry spell, members of a preacher's congregation demand that he ask the Lord to send them rain. He refuses, which enrages his followers.

45 min

S5 · E23 · Mar 19, 1957

Don Marshall's Brat Episode 23

Young Trudy Marshall is an 11-year old who dreams of ending the feud between her parents and maternal grandfather. When she saves the life of an elderly Mexican bandit, the Calaveras Kid, he decides to help her.

45 min

S5 · E24 · Mar 26, 1957

The Widow is Willing Episode 24

After an attempted takeover of her ranch the widow is smitten by her hostile opponent.

45 min

S5 · E25 · Apr 2, 1957

The Last Signer Episode 25

Citizen's of an American town are infuriated when a Czech immigrant signs his name to one of the historical copies of the Declaration of Independence.

45 min

S5 · E26 · Apr 23, 1957

The Shark on the Mountain Episode 26

Young Brian Beck is addicted to telling tall tales. After he sees a man killed he tells his best friend Noah, that he is in danger. But the old man thinks it's another of Brian's stories and ignores the boy's pleas for help. With the killer getting closer, Brian decides to go after the criminal himself.

45 min

S5 · E27 · Apr 30, 1957

Chicago 2-1-2 Episode 27

A caller plays a cat and mouse game with his intended victim when the roles become reversed.

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