Series

The Big Story

★ 7.3(4)194930m9 seasons

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Creator: Bernard J. Prockter
Release date: 1949-09-16
Runtime: 30m
Language: EN
Seasons: 9
Episodes: 6
Network: NBC
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: NBC Productions

About The Big Story

The Big Story is a 1949 web series in the Documentary and Drama genres, created by Bernard J. Prockter, starring Norman Rose, Ben Grauer and James Dean. It spans 9 seasons and 6 episodes, and originally aired on NBC. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Big Story in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on a popular radio series, each show tells a different reporter's Big Story, a true story selected from newspapers across the United States. Comments from the actual reporter open and close each show but the permanent narrator drives the plot line and a featured actor dramatizes the reporter's role.

Seasons (5)

Season 11 ep

Season 31 ep

Season 41 ep

Season 51 ep

Season 98 eps

Cast

Norman Rose

Ben Grauer

James Dean

Rex Newman

Ernest Chappell

Announcer

Robert Sloane

Narrator

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Big Story in United States?+

The Big Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Big Story on Netflix?+

The Big Story is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How many seasons of The Big Story are there?+

The Big Story has 9 seasons and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Big Story?+

The Big Story stars Norman Rose, Ben Grauer, James Dean, Ernest Chappell and Robert Sloane.

When did The Big Story come out?+

The Big Story is a 1949 web series created by Bernard J. Prockter.

What genre is The Big Story?+

The Big Story is Documentary and Drama series.

Who created The Big Story?+

The Big Story was created by Bernard J. Prockter.

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