 A CBS radio staple since 1943, the TV version was unique in that the  show was broadcast live to separate parts of the country on  consecutive nights, requiring the actors to perform the same script  twice. This situation lasted from the series debut on 12 July 1951  through September 1951. CBS managed to consolidate its nationwide  telecasts the following season. The series ended its network TV run  on 29 March 1952 but would extend its life by going into syndication  during the 1954