The Loretta Young Show The Refinement of 'Ab' (Season 2, Episode 21)
TV Episode | 30 min | Drama

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The Loretta Young Show

The Refinement of 'Ab' (Season 2, Episode 21)

TV Episode | 30 min | Drama

Hugh Beaumont plays the dad in one of two suburban families that allow the childish teasing between their sons escalate into a serious social and business conflicts.

Director

Harry Keller

Writers

William Bruckner (screenplay) | Ruth Roberts (story editor) | Mary Heaton Vorse (story) (as Mary H. Vorse)

Producer

Tom Lewis

Composer

Harry Lubin

Cinematographer

Norbert Brodine

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 23, 1955

Release date

Jan 23, 1955 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 2 wins & 15 nominations

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Loretta Young Edith Preston Edith Preston See fewer	The Stranger (1946)
Erin O'Brien-Moore Mrs. Baker (as Erin O'Brien Moore) Mrs. Baker (as Erin O'Brien Moore) See fewer	Seven Keys to Baldpate (1935)
Lee Aaker Jimmy Preston Jimmy Preston See fewer	Hondo (1953)
Hugh Beaumont Henry Preston Henry Preston See fewer	Leave It to Beaver (1957)
John Wilder Pete Preston (as John McGovern) Pete Preston (as John McGovern) See fewer	Spenser: For Hire (1985)
Ann Doran Miss Somerville Miss Somerville See fewer	Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Ray Galli Ed Baker or Gene Ed Baker or Gene See fewer	The Big Moment (1954)
Malcolm Atterbury Policeman Policeman See fewer	The Birds (1963)