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Poll: Tin Foil Thespians

The Alcoa Theatre (1957) was one of the first to try and bring short, high production value, movie type stories to the small screen. Many big named Movies stars would be on this short lived series, as well as future TV Stars. Who is your favorite star? After voting, please discuss here.

Results of 230 votes:

  1. 1.

    Jack Lemmon

     
    5 Eps.
  2. 2.

    David Niven

     
    6 Episodes
  3. 3.

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