8x1 - Johnny Belinda

October 13, 1958

8x2 - Kiss Me, Kate

November 20, 1958

Backstager musical loosely based on Shakespeare's ""The Taming of the Shrew,"" music and lyrics by Cole Porter.

8x3 - The Gift of the Magi

December 9, 1958

A musical adaptation (with songs by Richard Adler) of O. Henry's familiar Christmas story. A devoted young married couple each have one prized possession—Jim his watch, Della her long, luxuriant hair. When Christmas comes, with little money on hand, each plans a surprise for the other.

8x4 - The Christmas Tree

December 14, 1958

8x5 - Berkeley Square

February 5, 1959

His new surroundings have stimulated the imagination of Peter Standish, a young American who has moved into a mansion in present-day Berkeley Square, London. In 1784 a namesake of his, also American, had visited this house. Standish longs to travel back through time and become this 18th century visitor. His longing becomes a reality.