WESTINGHOUSE DESILU PLAYHOUSE was an American television anthology series produced by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s Desilu Productions. It ran on the Columbia Broadcasting System between 1958 and 1960, and was hosted byy Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, but there were at least two notable episodes featuring well-known private eyes.
“Change of Heart” (1960)
60 minutes
Pilot for undeveloped series
Based on characters created by Baynard Kendrick
Teleplay by David Z. Goodman
Directed by Richard Kinon
Starring Starring Robert Middleton as DUNCAN MACLAIN
This episode was rebroadcast on Kraft Mystery Theatre on September 12, 1962.
“Circle of Evil”(March 18, 1960)
60 minutes
Based on the novel The Eighth Circle by Stanley Ellin.
Teleplay by Robert Blees
Directed by Jerry Thorpe
Starring Bart Burns as Murray Kirk
Also starring Ken Clark, Robert Clarke, Curtis Cooksey, Mason Curry, Joe De Santis, Felicia Farr This episode was rebroadcast on Kraft Mystery Theatre on September 26, 1962.
