Your Jeweler's Showcase is an American television anthology drama series. At least 21 episodes aired on CBS from November 11, 1952, to August 30, 1953. From January 6, 1953, to May 26, 1953, it alternated weekly with Demi-Tasse Tales.
Among its guest stars were Barbara Bates, Bruce Bennett,"Today on TV: High Spots". The Boston Globe. October 27, 1953. p. 43. "YOUR JEWELER'S SHOWCASE: Sacred stained glass window plays amazing part romance of American G.L and beautiful French girl in 'Hand of St. Pierre,' with Bruce Bennett, Jacqueline Duval: 6:30 (7)." Julie Bennett, Carl Betz, Mari Blanchard, Fortunio Bonanova,"TV – Looking Ahead: Bing Due on TV?; It's Uncle Miltie". The Minneapolis Star. February 17, 1953. p. 35. Retrieved October 10, 2025. "JEWELER'S SHOWCASE. 'Roman Interlude.' Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your hand caught in a vase so expensive you didn't dare break it? This universal problem is frivolously explored by Gladys George, Fortunio Bonanova and Ray Teal in this slight but enjoyable comedy.--10 p.m. Ch. 4." Steve Brodie, Claire Carleton, Marian Carr, Jan Clayton, Phyllis Coates, Whitfield Connor, Chuck Connors,Park, Charlie (January 26, 1953). "Out of the Park: Ultimatum Issued Connors by L.A.". Los Angeles Mirror. p. 46. Retrieved August 18, 2023. Tim Considine, Lloyd Corrigan, Marcel Dalio,"Tele-Views". The Capital Journal. January 15, 1955. p. 11. Jim Davis, Ted De Corsia, Thomas Duggan, Richard Erdman, Marilyn Erskine, Edith Evans, Elisabeth Fraser, Richard Gaines, Gladys George, Wilton Graff, Paul Harvey, Myron Healey, Celeste Holm, Lisa Howard, John Hudson, Robert Hutton, Martha Hyer, Barry Kelley, DeForest Kelley, Walter Kingsford, Joi Lansing, Sheldon Leonard, Jimmy Lydon, Sean McClory, Una Merkel, George Nader, Gerry Pattison Frances Rafferty, Robert Shayne, Arthur Shields, Robert Sweeney, Ray Teal, June Vincent, Ruth Warrick, Ben Welden, Barbara Whiting, Rhys Williams, and Dave Willock."KRPC-TV: Dave Willock: Timid to Terrible". The Houston Post. January 26, 1953. Sec. II, p. 5.
Hamilton Watch and International Silver sponsored the series.
Episodes
Critical response A review of the premiere episode in the trade publication Variety said that the format had "broad audience appeal", especially to women who would be likely to buy the sponsors' watches and silverware. It said that production was "above par, although somewhat uneven". Reviewing the show's second season opener, "Starbound," a backstage saga penned by Don Mankiewicz, a distinct drop in quality was noted by The Hollywood Reporter, albeit primarily regarding choice of material.
Viewers may like it, feeling they are getting a glimpse behind the scenes. Anyone really behind the scenes will wish they had it so good. [...] Reginald LeBorg directed the sticky story for Sovereign Productions, latter unit being really at fault for choosing the feeble story by Don Mankiewicz as an opener for what last year was a prestige production.
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External links
Your Jeweler's Showcase at CVTA