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Climax!

Climax!

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Overview

Climax! is an American anthology series that aired on CBS from 1954 to 1958. The series was hosted by William Lundigan and later co-hosted by Mary Costa. It was one of the few CBS programs of that era to be broadcast in color. Many of the episodes were performed and broadcast live.

Produced by Elliott Lewis, Martin Manulis
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

William Lundigan

William Lundigan

Self - Host

Mary Costa

Mary Costa

Self - Host

Themes & Keywords

anthology

About Climax!

Climax! is a drama, mystery series that first aired in 1954 exploring themes of anthology. it stars William Lundigan, Mary Costa. Climax! is an American anthology series that aired on CBS from 1954 to 1958. The series was hosted by William Lundigan and later co-hosted by Mary Costa. It was one of the few CBS programs of that era to be broadcast in color. Many of the episodes were performed and broadcast live.

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