NBC Presents: Short Story

(1951-1952)

Drama

Presented by Humphrey Bogart

Cast: Lamont Johnson, Don Stanley and John Wald

This 30 minute show produced adaptations of short stories from some of America 's finest authors.  From William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ring Lardner, James A. Michener, Ray Bradbury, John Steinbeck, Shirley Jackson, and on and on, the high quality writing led naturally to a high quality show.