The Philco Television Playhouse The Five Lives of Richard Gordon (Season 1, Episode 39)
TV Episode | Drama

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The Philco Television Playhouse

The Five Lives of Richard Gordon (Season 1, Episode 39)

TV Episode | Drama

Katie Gordon, Richard's long suffering wife, has put up with his shenanigans to the point where she seeks a divorce. Her restless and bored spouse just keeps finding himself in hot water.

Director

Garry Simpson

Writer

Nelson Bond (based on a short story by)

Producer

Fred Coe

Composer

Morris Mamorsky

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Updated Jul 17, 1949

Release date

Jul 17, 1949 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win

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18 cast members

Name	Known for
Bert Lytell Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Alias the Lone Wolf (1927)
Melvyn Douglas Richard Gordon Richard Gordon See fewer	Being There (1979)
Jean Alexander Katie (as Jean Pugsley) Katie (as Jean Pugsley) See fewer	The Mob (1951)
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Mary Patton Actress Actress See fewer	The Search (1948)
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