"Letter to Loretta" (1953) TV series 1953-1961

User Rating:

8.6/10   

Directors:

Tay Garnett
John Newland

Writers:

Paul Crabtree (writer)
Hobart Donavan (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Release Date:

20 September 1953 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the seres, she played the lead in various episodes.

Plot Keywords:

Anthology | Character Name In Title

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 12 nominations

Cast

Loretta Young

...

Inga Helborg / ... (169 episodes, 1953-1961)

Also Known As:

The Loretta Young Show (USA) (new title)
The Loretta Young Theatre (USA) (rerun title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Lewislor Productions

Trivia:

The "letter" in the series' title was a letter read on-camera by hostess Loretta Young. There would be a question asked, then answered in each week's episode. The letter gimmick was dropped after roughly 13 episodes, and the show's title was changed simply to "The Loretta Young Show." Midway through season 2, the show had a new opening: the hostess would make a dramatic, sweeping spin through a door into a living room wearing the most fabulous designer dresses and gowns of that era. It became the trademark of its star.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Eegah! (#6.6)" (1993)

A Classy Lady !

Hello, I always enjoyed Loretta Young in all of her movies and television shows. Such class!. I know more about her since her daughter wrote her biography. Very interesting family. I loved all her fabulous clothes and how she handled herself. Thank you for listening. Florence Forrester-Stockton Reno, Nevada