Overview

Special for Women (also known as Purex Specials for Women) is a drama/documentary anthology series broadcast on NBC from 1960 to 1965. It dramatized problems faced by everyday women, including menopause, sexual dysfunction and the feminine beauty ideal, followed by a discussion of that episode's topic with a panel of experts.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

1960 14 Episodes

Key Information

Created By George Lefferts
Network NBC
Type Scripted
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN
Country United States of America

Cast & Crew

Dinah Shore

Dinah Shore

Narrator (voice)

Kim Hunter

Kim Hunter

Leora Davis

Jack Klugman

Jack Klugman

Charles Davis

Phyllis Thaxter

Phyllis Thaxter

Wilhemina 'Willie' Ross

Michael Strong

Michael Strong

Mike Ross

Leora Dana

Leora Dana

Laura Tyler

Whitfield Connor

Whitfield Connor

Ross Tyler

Barbara Baxley

Barbara Baxley

The Single Woman

Michael Tolan

Michael Tolan

The Single Man

Patrick O'Neal

Patrick O'Neal

The Married Man

Patricia Neal

Patricia Neal

Ruth Evans

Lynn Loring

Lynn Loring

Jeannie Evans

Frequently Asked Questions

Special for Women (also known as Purex Specials for Women) is a drama/documentary anthology series broadcast on NBC from 1960 to 1965. It dramatized problems faced by everyday women, including...

Special for Women has 1 season with 14 episodes.

Special for Women premiered on October 14, 1960.

No, Special for Women has ended. The final episode aired on February 26, 1965.

Special for Women originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Special for Women was created by George Lefferts.

Special for Women has a rating of 6.3/10 based on user reviews.

Special for Women is classified as Documentary, Soap, Drama.