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CBS Summer Playhouse

CBS Summer Playhouse

19876.33 Seasons46 EpisodesEnded

Overview

CBS anthology series airing unsold television pilots during the summer season.

NetworksCBS

Themes & Keywords

anthologyfailed tv pilotplayhouse

About CBS Summer Playhouse

CBS Summer Playhouse is a action & adventure, drama, comedy series that first aired in 1987 exploring themes of anthology, failed tv pilot, playhouse. CBS anthology series airing unsold television pilots during the summer season.

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