''Decision'' is an

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anthology TV series produced by

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that aired as a summer replacement for ''

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'' from July 6, 1958 to September 28, 1958. Half of the episodes were repeats from other anthology programs. The other episodes consisted of repurposed failed

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, including a TV adaptation of the Owen Wister novel '' The Virginian'', starring

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. He would later star in a TV adaptation of the same novel. The program was broadcast from 10 to 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Sundays. Directors included

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and

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References

External links

''Decision'' at CVTA
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