General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater

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General Electric Theater

1953- 1962

10 Seasons

303 Episodes

6.4(5 votes)

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Comedy

Drama

Overview

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.

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MCA Television

Cast & Crew

1 member

Acting

Ronald Reagan

Self - Host

Ronald Reagan

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