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Behind Closed Doors (1958)

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Behind Closed Doors is an American drama series set during the Cold War hosted by and occasionally starring Bruce Gordon in the role of Commander Matson. The series, which aired on NBC from October 2, 1958, to April 9, 1959, focuses, among other themes, on how the former Soviet Union stole American missile secrets and proposes steps to prevent further espionage. Behind Closed Doors is based on the files and experiences of Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias, who offers comments at the end of each segment. Behind Closed Doors, a Screen Gems production, replaced Jackie Cooper's sitcom The People's Choice, followed the NBC quiz show, Twenty-One, and preceded the The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show. Its competition was The Pat Boone Chevy Show on ABC and Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater western anthology series on CBS.

First Air Date
October 2, 1958
Seasons
1
Episodes
26
Rating
8.0/10 (1 votes)

Cast: Bruce Gordon

Network: NBC
Production: Screen Gems, Jane Gallu Productions Inc.
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Behind Closed Doors is an American drama series set during the Cold War hosted by and occasionally starring Bruce Gordon in the role of Commander Matson. The series, which aired on NBC from October 2, 1958, to April 9, 1959, focuses, among other themes, on how the former Soviet Union stole American missile secrets and proposes steps to prevent further espionage. Behind Closed Doors is based on the files and experiences of Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias, who offers comments at the end of each segment. Behind Closed Doors, a Screen Gems production, replaced Jackie Cooper's sitcom The People's Choice, followed the NBC quiz show, Twenty-One, and preceded the The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show. Its competition was The Pat Boone Chevy Show on ABC and Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater western anthology series on CBS.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired10/2/1958
Last Aired4/9/1959
Seasons1
Episodes26
LanguageEnglish
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26

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Cast

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Bruce Gordon

as Commander Matson

Seasons

1 seasons
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Season 1

1958

26 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Behind Closed Doors about?

Behind Closed Doors is an American drama series set during the Cold War hosted by and occasionally starring Bruce Gordon in the role of Commander Matson. The series, which aired on NBC from October 2,…

How many seasons does Behind Closed Doors have?

1

How many episodes does Behind Closed Doors have?

26

Is Behind Closed Doors still running?

No, it ended in 1959.

When did Behind Closed Doors first air?

October 2, 1958

Who stars in Behind Closed Doors?

Bruce Gordon

What genre is Behind Closed Doors?

War & Politics, Drama