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The Philco Television Playhouse•Season 5•Episode 30

Ernie Barger is 50

Aug 9, 195360 min

Ernie Barger has a startling revelation when he turns 50. The discovery that he is no longer needed by anyone sends him over the edge.

Directed byDelbert Mann

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Seasons8

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Season 5 Episodes33

The Thin Air

The Black Sheep

Uncertain Heritage

The Winter of the Dog

Parole Chief

The Gift

Tempest of Tick Creek

Magic Morning

Double Jeopardy

Pride's Way

Two for One

Elegy

The Reluctant Citizen

Mr. Pettengill Here

Wings on My Feet

The Trip to Bountiful

The Gesture

The Velvet Mitten

A Young Lady of Property

The Recluse

Printer's Measure

A Little Something in Reserve

Marty

The Way of an Eagle

Baby and Me

Expectant Relations

The House in Athens still

The House in Athens

The Big Deal

The Cipher

Ernie Barger is 50

The Rainmaker

Othello

Holiday Song

Cast1

Bert Lytell

Bert Lytell

Self - Host

Crew2

Delbert Mann

Delbert Mann

Director

T

Tad Mosel

Screenplay

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Episode Summary

"Ernie Barger is 50" is episode 30 of The Philco Television Playhouse season 5. Directed by Delbert Mann, it aired on August 9, 1953.

Next: E31 · The Rainmaker Best of Season 5