Great Ghost Tales (1961)
Synopsis
Great Ghost Tales is an American horror television series that aired from July 6 until September 21, 1961.
Network
NBC
Episodes
William Wilson
William Wilson, a derelict and drifter, is terrified. His excact look-alike follows him everywhere.
Lucy
Lucy is playing in an amateur theatrical production and she just hates her director. Then Lucy discovers that she seems to possess a strange talent, she wishes that the director would die - and he does.
The Monkey's Paw
A married couple are told by a friend about a magical monkey's paw which grants the holder three wishes. The friend has the paw and has had his three wishes, so the couple asks him for the wish-granter. He agrees but warns them that considerable danger is involved.
Bye Bye Baby
Ralph wilson can't stand the fact that he's getting older. He pays a visit to Dr. Valentine, a hypnotist who promises Ralph that if he'll follow his instructions he'll soon be a young man again.
August Heat
An artist idly sketches a face he sees in his imagination. Then one day he actually sees that face; it belongs to a man carving a tombstone - with tha artists name on it.
Summer Rental
No description available.
Mr. Arcularis
Recovering from a severe operation, Mr. Arcularis feels peace of mind at last as he boards ship for a cruise. Then he catches sight of a coffin being lowered into the hold. Soon he's beginning to have nightmares about it.
Sredni Vashtar
A sickly young boy keeps a strange pet in a shed, worships it as a god, and uses it to revenge himself against his overprotective guardian.
A Phantom of Delight
Danny Walton hears the voice of a girl singing, and he feels compelled to follow the sound. In a lonely park, the owner of the voice materializes. It's a girl who calls herself Annabelle Lee, and who possesses the ability to disappear suddenly - like a ghost.
Room 13 (AKA Number 13)
A theological researcher rents a room at an ancient inn where once, it is said, a 12th century bishop made a pact with the devil. Soon he's hearing weird sounds, from the room next door-a room that mysteriously changes its number.
The Wendigo
No description available.
Who's the Fairest One of All?
Ceirtainly not Emily Hunter, a prim and proper young schoolteacher. Yet, when she moves into lodging and gazes into an antique mirror here, the reflection it throws back is a completely different version of herself.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Great Ghost Tales
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
Production
Talent Associates
