During the first season, the show had three names: "The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse" for episodes 1.1 through 1.28; "Repertory Theatre" for episodes 1.29 through 1.31; "Arena Theatre" for episodes 1.32 through 1.38; and finally, starting with episode 1.39, the original name, "The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse", was restored.
During the fourth through seventh seasons (October 1951 to August 1955), this show alternated with Goodyear Theatre (1957).
During the eighth season (August 1955 to February 1956), this show alternated with Goodyear Theatre (1957) and The Alcoa Hour (1955).
Last broadcast was episode 8.12 on February 12, 1956.