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The Clock

1949–1952 · 4 seasons

A somber, talky half-hour of vintage suspense where a ticking clock quietly tightens each small, stagebound tale of crime and unraveling minds.

Genres
Mystery, Crime, Drama
Overview
The Clock is an American anthology television series based on the 1946–48 AMC radio series of the same name, which primarily consists of original dramas concerning murder, mayhem or insanity. 92 episodes aired from 1949 to 1952, the first three seasons on NBC, the fourth on ABC. Series narrator Larry Semon was the only regular; each week a new set of guest stars were featured. The title of the series was derived from a clock which was a major plot element in each story. The show's musical theme was "The Sands of Time".
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Measured and needs your attention.
About
Crime, death, madness, mystery
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror3
    Humour1
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    mystery, crime, drama
    Created by
    Herbert B. Swope Jr.
    Written by
    Bob Wald, Lawrence M. Klee, Martin Fass
    Starring
    Larry Semon, Leslie Nielsen, Jackie Cooper, Doris Belack, Julie Bennett, Helen Donaldson, John Farrell, Maggie McNamara
    Length
    4 seasons, 92 episodes, 30 min each
    Network
    ABC, NBC
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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