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Ghost Story is an American supernatural anthology television series that premiered on NBC in 1972, with Sebastian Cabot serving as host. Its self-contained episodes featured hauntings, psychic phenomena, supernatural threats, and other forms of suspense rather than a continuing group of characters. The program was retitled Circle of Fear during its single-season run, when the framing role and emphasis were adjusted while the anthology structure remained.
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Why was the TV series Ghost Story renamed Circle of Fear?
After weak ratings, NBC retooled the show in January 1973 and retitled it Circle of Fear, dropping Sebastian Cabot's hosting segments as part of the retooling. Despite the changes, it lasted only that single 1972–73 season.
Who hosted Ghost Story on NBC in 1972?
Sebastian Cabot, the veteran actor known for family-film roles, served as host, introducing each self-contained tale. The episodes featured hauntings, psychic phenomena, and supernatural suspense rather than an ongoing storyline.
Is the 1972 Ghost Story series related to the 1981 movie Ghost Story?
No — despite the shared title, the NBC anthology has no connection to the 1981 film adaptation of Peter Straub's horror novel, which starred Fred Astaire and Melvyn Douglas. They are entirely separate properties.
How many episodes of Ghost Story / Circle of Fear were made?
The show ran a single season on NBC from 1972 to 1973, amounting to roughly two dozen episodes across both titles. It remains a collector's item for fans of 1970s anthology television.
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