Overview
Behind Closed Doors is an American drama series set during the Cold War hosted by and occasionally starring Bruce Gordon in the role of Commander Matson. The series, which aired on NBC from October 2, 1958, to April 9, 1959, focuses, among other themes, on how the former Soviet Union stole American missile secrets and proposes steps to prevent further espionage. Behind Closed Doors is based on the files and experiences of Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias, who offers comments at the end of each segment. Behind Closed Doors, a Screen Gems production, replaced Jackie Cooper's sitcom The People's Choice, followed the NBC quiz show, Twenty-One, and preceded the The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show. Its competition was The Pat Boone Chevy Show on ABC and Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater western anthology series on CBS.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Bruce Gordon
Commander Matson
Ellis M. Zacharias
Self (as Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias)
Jacques Aubuchon
Shulnik
Virginia Christine
Julie Hollister
Francis Lederer
Brauer
Lester Matthews
Colonel Brookston
Kenneth Tobey
Colonel Pete Kellogg
Denver Pyle
Roger Woodson
John Doucette
Capt. John Benson
Richard Davies
Werner
James Best
Webb
Florence Marly
Marie Savit
Frequently Asked Questions
Behind Closed Doors is an American drama series set during the Cold War hosted by and occasionally starring Bruce Gordon in the role of Commander Matson. The series, which aired...
Behind Closed Doors has 1 season with 26 episodes.
Behind Closed Doors premiered on October 2, 1958.
No, Behind Closed Doors has ended. The final episode aired on April 9, 1959.
Behind Closed Doors originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Behind Closed Doors has a rating of 0.0/10 based on user reviews.
Behind Closed Doors is classified as War & Politics, Drama.