Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse was a popular anthology television series that aired in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Hosted by Desi Arnaz, the show featured a diverse range of stories, often including Westerns, dramas, and comedies. Many episodes served as pilots for potential new series. The show is notable for its production by Desilu, the production company founded by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike for its variety and the quality of its productions. It offered a mix of genres and often showcased emerging talent or potential new series, contributing to its appeal.

• Praised for its variety of storytelling and its role as a platform for new television concepts.
• Appreciated for the production quality overseen by Desilu.
• Remembered fondly as a significant anthology series of its era.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific program is not readily available.

None notable (as an anthology series, individual episodes may have received nominations or awards).

The series is perhaps most famous for airing the original television version of 'The Untouchables' for its first 17 episodes before it was picked up as a regular series.