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General Electric Theater•Season 3•Episode 19

The Big Shot

5.5/10 · 15 votesJan 30, 195530 min

Ranked #14 of 15 in Season 3•−1.2 vs season avg

Singer Johnnie Pulaski goes on an important audition and impresses. There is one condition that makes him want to refuse their offer--they ask him to change his last name. His girlfriend convinces him that the name is unimportant if he can sing. Ray, as Pulaski,

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Episode Summary

"The Big Shot" is episode 19 of General Electric Theater season 3. It scored 5.5/10 from 15 votes, ranking #14 of 15 episodes this season (season average 6.7). It aired on January 30, 1955.

Next: E20 · The Return of Gentleman Jim Best of Season 3