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  • Encounter(1952–1961)
  • TV Series | 60 min | Drama
Encounter(1952–1961)
TV Series | 60 min | Drama
A Canadian anthology series presenting one-hour dramas of romance, adventure, and mystery. Produced in Toronto for CBC and ABC, titled "General Motors Presents" in Canada. Starring Patrick Macnee, Barry Morse, and William Shatner.
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Seasons
5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Unknown &nbsp See all
Writers
Katherine Albert (story) | Louisa May Alcott (novel) | Ted Allan (adaptation) (play) (story) | Ralph Allen (novel) & 244 more
Production Designers
Rudi Dorn | Nikolai Solovyov | Earl G. Preston | William McCrow
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Updated Sep 18, 1952
Release date (First episode)
Sep 18, 1952 (Canada)

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50 cast members
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