Per request of @Paul Raven

 

Confidential for Women aired on ABC, from March 28-July 8, 1966.  Replaced by The Newlywed Game.

 

A weekday anthology series of five-part melodramas based on case files of psychiatrist and best-selling author Theodore Isaac Rubin, who was on hand for observations and comments about the stories.  Hosted by Jane Wyatt. 

 

 

 

Thanks for taking the time to dig up all this info. Never thought we would learn more about these shows.

I can see why Road to Reality flopped. Watching a bunch of people in therapy day after day would be a big ask. 

Maybe if we saw their lives outside and then the therapy sessions were interspersed somehow, it would be more appealing?

OMG, Road to Reality was truly the first reality show.  

Geroge Lefferts was the first producer of Ryan's Hope.

On 5/30/2020 at 12:28 AM, Jonathan said:

OMG, Road to Reality was truly the first reality show.  

Right? I think it sounds amazing!

CONFIDENTIAL FOR WOMEN—Serial

Jane Wyatt narrates this halfhour, serial-drama program, which focuses on the problems confronting today’s women and features a new cast and story each week. Each day, psychiatrist Theodore Isaac Rubin will discuss the dramatic situation. This week’s story deals with a couple whose marriage is failing. Henry: James Daly. Helen: Neva Patterson. Martha: Kim Hunter. Charlie: Harry Bellaver. Laura: Eliane Nadeau.

Part 2. Laura implores her parents to reconcile.

Part 3. Helen’s brother Charlie also tries to arrange a reconciliation.

Part 4. Henry becomes romantically involved with an old girl friend.

Part 5. Henry and Helen explore the possibilities of saving their marriage

Week of April 4

This week's story deals with a divorcée’s adjustment to single life. Ruth: Nancy Malone. Mike: Joe Campanella. Jane Wyatt is the narrator. Dr. Theodore Isaac Rubin is the consultant

Ruth confronts some unpleasant facts about her life

Ruth’s son has divided loyalties toward his parents

Ruth learns that her ex-husband is about to remarry.

Ruth is faced with a surprising choice.

Week of April 25

This week's drama is about a young husband who encourages the attentions of other women. Andy: Darren McGavin.

Andy shows his wife no affection

Andy’s office flirtations lead to marital crisis. 

Andy's behavior frustrates his wife.

Andy's marriage fails.

Week of May 2

A man’s desire for success in his career endangers his family life. George: Joe Maross. Amy: Dolores Sutton.

Tension increases in the Fuller household

George and Amy are concerned about their son.

Amy sees how her relationship with her son has changed

The Fullers come to terms with their problem.

Edited October 5, 20241 yr by Paul Raven

Thanks for the extra info.

Week of May 16

A rebellious teen-ager leaves her parents’ home and takes an apartment in New York's Greenwich Village. Laurie: Merrie Spaeth

Laurie encounters a disturbed young man.

Laurie gets some advice from a neighbor.

Laurie gets help from a_ psychiatrist

Laurie acquires some important insights

Week of May 23

A teen-age couple face marital problems. Kathy: Susan Anspach.

Kathy and Jeff are disillusioned with married life.  Jeff: Richard Lynch.

Jeff leaves Kathy.

Jeff and his father have a disagreement. Carl: Paul Larson.

Kathy makes an important decision.

Week of May 30

A young woman discovers that her lack of self-confidence is affecting her marriage. Julie: Nan Martin.

Julie meets her husband's ex-wife.

Julie tries to learn about her husband’s relationship with his secretary. 

Julie has a disturbing conversation with her mother.

Julie’s older sister gives her some advice

Week of June 6

A plain-looking girl is concerned about her social life. Eve: Zina Bethune.

Eve's mother gives her some encouragement. Eve: Zina Bethune. Emily: Madeleine Sherwood.

Eve’s mother gets her a date.  Paul: Joseph Hanrahan.

Eve takes a stand against her mother 

Eve decides to remain in the city.David: Jess Osuna.

From June 13 there was a month of reruns.