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Climax!
1954·4 Seasons·166 Episodes·★ 3.8
Climax! is an American anthology series that aired on CBS from 1954 to 1958. The series was hosted by William Lundigan and later co-hosted by Mary Costa. It was one of the few CBS programs of that era to be broadcast in color. Many of the episodes were performed and broadcast live.
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A tension-led series where questions, pressure, investigation, or shifting trust can keep the story moving from episode to episode.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want an ongoing hook and a reason to keep watching the next episode.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 4 seasons
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The series
Seasons
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Season 1
38 episodes
1954
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Season 2
45 episodes
1955
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Season 3
46 episodes
1956
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Season 4
37 episodes
1957
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