THE FIFTH WHEEL (1956)

CLIMAX!
The Fifth Wheel 1956
Episode aired Feb 16, 1956
52m
S2 E20

A Tense and Engaging Drama

"Climax! – The Fifth Wheel" (Season 2, Episode 20, aired February 16, 1956) delivers a gripping mix of suspense and character-driven drama. Starring Gene Raymond, Nancy Gates, John Ericson, and Gloria Talbott, the episode features strong performances and a well-crafted script that keeps viewers engaged as tensions rise. The live-broadcast format adds an extra layer of intensity, making it a compelling entry in the Climax! anthology series. A solid watch for fans of classic TV thrillers!

THIS EPISODE OF CLIMAX! WAS PRODUCED IN KINESCOPE

Kinescope /ˈkɪnɨskoʊp/, shortened to kine /ˈkɪniː/, also known as telerecording in Britain, is a recording of a television program made by filming the picture from a video monitor.
Typically, the term can refer to the process itself, the equipment used for the procedure (a 16 mm or 35 mm movie camera mounted in front of a video monitor, and synchronized to the monitor's scanning rate), or a film made using the process. Kinescopes were the only practical way to preserve live television broadcasts prior to the introduction of videotape in 1956. A small number of theatrically released feature films have also been produced as kinescopes.