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Damon Runyon Theater

Damon Runyon Theater

Description: 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. Wikipedia
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Comedy
Year Released: 1955
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 39
First episode air date: April 16, 1955
Presented By: Donald Woods
Cast: Donald Woods
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