What is the origin of the word anthology?
The word anthology traces back to Ancient Greek where it meant flower-gathering. Meleager of Gadara coined the term around 60 BCE as garland to describe a collection of poetry.
Questions about Anthology series
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did The Collier Hour begin broadcasting on NBC Blue Network?
The Collier Hour began broadcasting on the NBC Blue Network from 1927 to 1932. It was radio's first major dramatic anthology program that adapted stories from Collier's Weekly magazine.
Who created Four Star Playhouse and when did it debut?
Dick Powell created Four Star Playhouse which debuted fall 1952 on CBS. He planned four stars including himself Charles Boyer Joel McCrea and Rosalind Russell before David Niven joined later.
How many seasons and episodes does Black Mirror have since starting in 2011?
Black Mirror started 2011 continuing into present time with six seasons and 27 episodes. This series allows creators to explore dark themes without long-term character arcs.
Which British drama ran from 1956 to 1974 under the name Armchair Theatre?
Armchair Theatre ran from 1956 to 1974 as part of British drama productions. It followed the format of presenting different stories and characters within each episode or season.