3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Behind Closed Doors (1958)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.9
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
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
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 individual freedom by portraying a defection from the oppressive Soviet communist regime to the democratic West during the Cold War, serving as a clear anti-communist statement.
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 film, set during the Cold War, likely portrays Christianity as a symbol of enduring human spirit and traditional values, often suppressed by the communist regime. The narrative implicitly or explicitly sympathizes with adherents maintaining their faith despite adversity, positioning it as a dignified counterpoint to state atheism.
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 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.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
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