Cavalcade of America · SEASON 3
The Great Gamble
Episode 1 · 1954-10-12
- Drama
Episode overview
A dramatization about Cyrus Field, who after several unsuccessful attempts, realized his dream of laying a cable across the Atlantic from Newfoundland to Ireland. The story of the great faith and fortitude of Cyrus Field in his attempt to lay the first telegraphy cable beneath the Atlantic Ocean. Field was labeled a swindler when his first try failed, but he continued his work.
60 minutes
Season 3 episodes
1. The Great Gamble1954-10-12
2. The Forge1954-10-26
3. Moonlight Witness1954-11-02
4. The Gentle Conqueror1954-11-09
5. Mountain Man1954-11-16
6. American Thanksgiving1954-11-23
7. Ordeal in Burma1954-11-30
8. Night Call1954-12-07
9. A Medal for Miss Walker1954-12-14
10. A Man's Home1954-12-28
11. The Marine Who Was 200 Years Old1955-01-04
12. A Message from Garcia1955-01-18
13. Petticoat Doctor1955-01-25
14. Take Off Zero1955-02-01
15. Decision for Justice1955-02-15
16. The Hostage1955-02-22
17. That They Might Live1955-03-08
18. Man on the Beat1955-03-15
19. The Ship That Shook the World1955-03-29
20. The Gift of Dr. Minot1955-04-12
21. How to Raise a Boy1955-04-26
22. Stay On, Stranger!1955-05-03
23. Sunrise on a Dirty Face1955-05-10
24. Six Hours to Deadline1955-05-24
25. The Palmetto Conspiracy1955-06-07
26. The Rescue of Dr. Beanes1955-06-21
