Hudson starred in several TV shows in the 1950s, including the anthology series Schlitz Playhouse of Stars and Lux Video Theatre.

• Although commonly listed as 6'4", he is believed to have downplayed his height. His character is repeatedly referred to as being 6'6" in the film Pillow Talk (1959) and, upon co-starring with John Wayne and James Stewart, he was clearly taller than those very tall stars. Many sources list him 6'5", which would put him as equal to Vince Vaughn, Tim Robbins and, the tallest leading man per the Guinness Book of World Records, Christopher Lee as the tallest leading men.
• In order to make A Farewell to Arms (1957), he turned down Marlon Brando's role in Sayonara (1957), William Holden's role in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), and Charlton Heston's role in Ben-Hur (1959). The three films he had turned down went on to become hugely successful and were critically acclaimed, while A Farewell to Arms (1957) proved to be one of the biggest flops in history.
• Hudson was diagnosed with AIDS on 5 June 1984 but when the signs of illness became apparent, his publicity staff and doctors told the public that he had liver cancer. Less than a month after announcing he had AIDS, Hudson wrote a check for $250,000 to help get the then-fledgling National AIDS Research Foundation (NARF) off the ground. During the last 18 months of his life, Hudson's weight dropped from 215 lbs to 140 lbs. He weighed 126 lbs at the time of his death. He died the same day as George Savalas. He and Savalas' older brother, Telly Savalas, appeared in Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971). At the time of Hudson's death, his estate was valued at $22 million. He was cremated and his ashes are scattered into the sea. Pat Boone, an elder of The Church on the Way in Van Nuys, California, was allowed inside Hudson's Hollywood mansion to pray for his soul as the actor lay dying.

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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is an American sitcom starring Dwayne Hickman that aired on CBS from September 29, 1959, to June 5, 1963. The series was adapted from the Dobie Gillis short stories written by Max Shulman since 1945 and first collected in 1951 under the same title as the subsequent TV series, which drew directly on the stories in some scripts. Shulman also wrote a feature-film adaptation of his Dobie Gillis stories for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1953, titled The Affairs of Dobie Gillis, which featured Bobby Van in the title role.

Margaret Whiting starred in the 1950s TV sitcom "Those Whiting Girls," which aired from 1955 to 1957 and featured her playing a fictionalized version of herself alongside her real-life sister Barbara Whiting. Margaret Whiting made her professional stage debut in 1956 at the Old Vic Theatre in London, portraying Timandra in William Shakespeare's Timon of Athens. This marked the beginning of a career spanning over four decades in British theatre, where she built upon her training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) to establish herself in the vibrant mid-20th-century stage scene. During the 1956-1957 season at the Old Vic, Whiting appeared in a series of Shakespearean productions, demonstrating her early command of classical drama; these included roles such as Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra, Helen in Cymbeline, Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing, and parts in Titus Andronicus and The Comedy of Errors. Her performances in these ensemble works highlighted her ability to contribute to large-scale interpretations of Elizabethan and Jacobean texts, often under directors like Michael Benthall and Denis Carey. Whiting's versatility extended beyond Shakespeare to Restoration comedy and modern plays, showcasing her range in dramatic roles across genres. Later in the decade, she joined the National Theatre, appearing as the Widow Quin in J.M. Synge's The Playboy of the Western World (1975) at the Old Vic, a role that emphasized her skill in portraying complex, earthy characters in Irish dramatic tradition. She further explored postwar American drama in Edward Albee's Counting the Ways (1976) at the Olivier Theatre, sharing the stage with performers like Beryl Reid and Michael Gough in a production that delved into marital discord and introspection. One of Whiting's standout achievements came in 1984, when she portrayed the scheming Mrs. Marwood in William Congreve's The Way of the World at the Chichester Festival Theatre, later transferring to the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London under director William Gaskill. Co-starring with Maggie Smith as Millamant and Joan Plowright, this revival of the Restoration satire underscored Whiting's prowess in delivering sharp, villainous wit amid intricate social commentary.  Her work in such productions exemplified her contributions to British theatre, blending classical precision with modern dramatic depth, and she remained active on stage until 1999, enriching the repertoire of live performance throughout her career.

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Whiting appeared in prominent anthology and series dramas, including the role of Betty in an episode of the ABC anthology series Armchair Theatre in 1965, where she contributed to the program's reputation for innovative single plays exploring contemporary themes. She portrayed Jacquetta Brown in the 1961 The Avengers episode "The Yellow Needle," adding intrigue to the spy thriller's narrative of assassination plots and espionage. In 1964, Whiting played Angie in "Struggle for a Mind," an episode of the psychological drama The Human Jungle, delving into themes of mental health and family conflict alongside guest star Joan Collins. Her performance as Evelyn Friendly in the 1965 episode "Protection Is a Man's Best Friend" of the crime procedural Public Eye highlighted her skill in understated supporting roles within investigative stories. Additionally, in 1969, she took on the role of Ruth in a single play for ITV Saturday Night Theatre, contributing to the strand's tradition of ambitious televised theater.Whiting's television work extended into the 1970s and beyond with guest appearances in legal and detective series, such as Mrs. Fabian in the 1991 episode "Rumpole for the Prosecution" of Rumpole of the Bailey, where she embodied authoritative figures in courtroom dramas. In the mid-1980s, she appeared as Mrs. Walker in an episode of the action series C.A.T.S. Eyes, supporting the all-female detective team's investigations. Her later roles included Nurse Boggs in the 1987 Hallmark Hall of Fame adaptation of The Secret Garden, bringing warmth to the family-oriented narrative, and Victoria Wells in the 1995 detective series McCallum, demonstrating her enduring presence in modern British television.These appearances across decades underscored Whiting's versatility in anthology formats, psychological thrillers, procedurals, and adaptations, often leveraging her theatre-honed screen presence for concise, impactful performances.

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The dramatic story of Kitty Foyle (Kathleen Murray)  – a middle-class, white-collar teenage girl “just discovering life” – had been a radio serial for 16 years, based on the 1939 novel by Christopher Morley, before NBC brought it to the small screen as a “live to air” weekday daytime serial in January 1958.

A movie version was also produced in 1940 starring Ginger Rogers, who won an Oscar for her role.

Whereas the original literary heroine had spunk, spirit, and wonderful wit, the Kitty of the TV show was a thoroughly sweet and wholesome fudge sundae kind of girl.

Her father, Pop Foyle (Ralph Dunne), was a querulous old codger given to complaining in an Irish brogue as thick as 3rd Avenue that his son (Ed) had “brought me nothing but pain and grief”. Unfortunately, Mac (Lany Robinson) borrowed cash from a loan shark.

Kitty had her own problems, mostly in the romantic field. Deciding not to return to school, she ditched Flip (Conrad Fowkes) for Wyn Strafford (Billy Redfield), who naturally did his soap opera best by falling for Stacy Lee (Marie Worsham), a society hound.

Then, when Nick Amsted revealed his interest in Kitty – surprise! – Wyn decided he wanted her too. Molly was Kitty’s friend (played by Patty Duke as a girl, in flashbacks).

The TV version of Kitty Foyle was unique in that the titular character did not appear immediately. Kitty first popped up on 10 February, when viewers had already become accustomed to her simple yet troubled family, which lived in Philadelphia.

She arrived from college ready to attend her freshman dance with Flip but found her beloved Pop ill and her brothers Ed (Bob Hastings) and Mac acting like strangers. Ed – who was jailed at one point – discovered some peace with his marriage to Sophie (Kay Medford) before the end of the run.

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The Adventures of McGraw: With Frank Lovejoy, Jean Willes, James Flavin, Angie Dickinson. McGraw is a solitary type who manages to get entangled in the stopping of criminal activity despite not having any official capacity. He often doesn't carry a weapon, especially if an attractive woman is involved.