THE BIG STORY

1957 • BW • Television Series • 30 Minutes per episode
8 Episodes - 3 DVD Set
 
Based on real life news stories, Big Story featured murder and other violent crime cases from the point of view of a newspaper reporter. A unique and exciting format, Big Story dramatized a different news reporter and their heroic deed each week. According to the ads of the day, this program starred "a reporter who had solved a crime, exposed a corrupt political administration, smashed a racket, or performed some other notable public service.” The Big Story TV show was based on the radio program of the same title which began in 1947. The televison version ran on NBC from 1949 - 1957.
 
EPISODE TITLES:

Disc 1
In the Line of Duty
Until Proven Guilty
The Hackie Shakedonw
The Theory of Murder


Disc 2
Suicide Pact
Silent Barrier
Fifteen Hours of Danger
Hit and Run


Disc 3
3 Episodes of Big Town
School Teacher
Semper Fi
Boys Week