''Danger'' is a CBS television dramatic anthology series that began on September 26, 1950, and ended on May 31, 1955. Its original title was ''Amm-i-dent Playhouse.'' The show featured many actors including

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, Walter Slezak, Hildy Parks, James Gregory, Paul Langton, Cloris Leachman, Jayne Meadows, Martin Ritt,

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, Steve Allen, Anne Bancroft,

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, and Leo Penn.

Production

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was one of the directors of ''Danger''.

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composed the show's theme and background music for episodes. Richard Stark was the announcer. Amm-i-dent sponsored the program, which was originally titled ''Amm-i-dent Playhouse''. The title was changed effective with the September 26, 1950, episode.

Episodes

References

External links

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''Danger'' at CVTA with episode list
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