Crusader (TV series)

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Crusader
Genre	Drama
Starring	Brian Keith
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
Production
Running time	30 minutes
Original release
Network	CBS
Release	October 7, 1955 –; December 28, 1956

The Crusader is an American drama series that aired on CBS from October 7, 1955 to December 28, 1956.^[1]

Plot

Freelance writer Matt Anders (portrayed by Brian Keith) worked to help people living in Communist regimes escape to free nations. Anders carried on his crusade because his mother had died in a Communist concentration camp, and he wanted to help other people avoid a similar fate.^[1] Episodes' content was based on true stories, using information provided by numerous groups.^[2]

Production

Crusader was filmed. It replaced Topper from 8:30 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Fridays.^[3] The sponsors were R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (for Camel cigarettes) and Colgate-Palmolive.^[4] Richard Lewis was the producer, and Sidney Salkow was the director.^[5]

MCA-TV handled local and regional syndication of the show's 52 episodes.^[4]

References

^ ^a ^b Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (June 24, 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Random House Publishing Group. p. 305. ISBN 978-0-307-48320-1. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
^ "Exciting Lines for 'Crusader' Provided by Numerous Groups". The Times-Tribune. Pennsylvania, Scranton. January 14, 1956. p. 30. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Adams, Val (May 29, 1955). "Radio-TV News: 'Morning Show' Overhaul". The New York Times. p. 59. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Net Reissues, Regional Deal, 3 Local Series Boost Mart". Billboard. November 3, 1956. p. 9. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
^ "'Crusaders' in Production For Fall Bow". Billboard. March 12, 1955. p. 6. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

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[brooks-1] Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (June 24, 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Random House Publishing Group. p. 305. ISBN 978-0-307-48320-1. Retrieved March 23, 2024.

[2] "Exciting Lines for 'Crusader' Provided by Numerous Groups". The Times-Tribune. Pennsylvania, Scranton. January 14, 1956. p. 30. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

[3] Adams, Val (May 29, 1955). "Radio-TV News: 'Morning Show' Overhaul". The New York Times. p. 59. Retrieved March 23, 2024.

[:0-4] "Net Reissues, Regional Deal, 3 Local Series Boost Mart". Billboard. November 3, 1956. p. 9. Retrieved March 23, 2024.

[5] "'Crusaders' in Production For Fall Bow". Billboard. March 12, 1955. p. 6. Retrieved March 24, 2024.

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