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Behind Closed Doors (1958)
Behind Closed Doors (1958)
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.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
3.5
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.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative explicitly champions defection from the oppressive Soviet communist system to the freedom of the West, thereby promoting anti-communist and pro-Western ideologies.
This 1957 Cold War espionage film features traditional casting with white male protagonists. The narrative focuses on U.S. intelligence efforts, portraying traditional identities positively without any explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The 1958 espionage TV series 'Behind Closed Doors' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on Cold War spy operations, and there is no indication of queer representation within its known plotlines or character arcs, leading to an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'Behind Closed Doors' (1958) is a Cold War spy thriller centered on espionage. Its plot and character roster do not include any transsexual themes or individuals, leading to no depiction of such identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1958 espionage series "Behind Closed Doors" is an adaptation of a non-fiction book by Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias. There is no evidence indicating that any historically documented or established characters from the source material had their gender changed in the on-screen portrayal.
This 1958 anthology series dramatizes Cold War espionage. It is not an adaptation of a specific fictional work with pre-established character races, nor does it feature historical figures whose race was altered. The show primarily features original characters or loosely based figures without prior canonical racial depictions.
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